Accountant and Admin Officer at Wildlife Conservation Society

Principal Responsibilities
Internal Control and Documentation:

• Maintain complete accounting records including completing vouchers, obtaining proper authorizations and preparing reconciliations.
• Responsible for day to day maintenance of petty cash and petty cash replenishment request.
• Process financial transactions related to office and project expenditures and lead in maintaining an effective filing system for financial transactions.
• Monitor bank transactions and maintain audit trail for all transactions.
• Ensure proper tracking of project advances to staff.
• Maintain equipment inventory in accordance with established procedures.

Budget and Annual Plans:

• Assist the Director of Finance in preparing budgets for funding proposals and annual institutional budgeting.
• Support preparation of monthly reports/reconciliations and year-end reconciliation of accounts.

Administration, Human Resource and Logistics:

• Assist the HR Manager in monitoring staff leave.
• Support in management of program vehicles (registration, insurance, repairs, and maintenance).
• Support in the general management of the Yankari office, including procurement of office supplies, furniture and equipment, security arrangement and supervision of maintenance and cleaning.
• Assist in logistics and travel planning.
• Perform other accounting/administrative related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Relevant University Degree preferably in Accountancy or related field.
• At least 2 years relevant experience in financial management.
• Ability to develop clear goals and identify priority activities and assignments
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills, demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.
• Proven ability to manage large and varied workloads, and deal constructively with diverse people.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision.
• Pro-active, stable and robust character and a good team-player
• Full professional proficiency in English and Hausa.

Interested and qualified candidates should send detailed Application / Cover Letter and CV together with the names and contact information of three references to: wcsnigeria@wcs.org Please include “Yankari Accountant and Admin Officer” in the subject line of your email.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
• WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.