Junior Accountant - NEXTT at Palladium Group

Project Overview and Role

• The Nigeria Expanded Trade and Transport Program (NEXTT) seeks to improve trade policy, support trade capacity building and remove bottlenecks to the free flow of goods, especially agricultural goods.
• NEXTT will contribute to food security and poverty reduction in Nigeria and support regional trade and transportation objectives by facilitating trade flows.
• It supports Nigeria's participation in the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) and complements agricultural productivity improvement efforts under the United States' Government's food security initiative Feed-the-Future, with three program activities: transport corridor improvements, policy reform and trade facilitation and export support.

Job Descriptions The Junior Accountant will report to the Director of Finance and Administration and will be responsible for the following activities:

• Perform daily functions including recording all cash, check and bank transfer transactions, maintain cash and bank ledgers
• Check invoices to ensure they have all the relevant information and are coded correctly
• Assist in preparation and reviewing expense reports, bank reconciliations, petty cash reports, bank vouchers, and petty cash vouchers.
• Assist the Director of Finance and Administration in overseeing procurement of goods and services for the project, ensuring compliance with Palladium's and USAID policies
• Preparing ad-hoc reports as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (B. A.) in Finance, Accounting or related field and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong relational skills and financial management experience preferred
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and planning skills.

Deadline

14 December 2016