Jobs at the Bible Society of Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Ensure the initiation, development, and implementation of relevant programmes that will make the Nigerian youths engage with the Word of God.
• Carry out projects and program activities initiated by BSN towards achieving its mission mandate.
• Carry out activities required for the implementation of youth-related projects and programmes in line with BSN operational direction.
• Work with the BSN stakeholders—area youth leaders and the secretaries (volunteers)—to facilitate to facilitate execution of different Bible competitions and engagements as scheduled annually.
• Ensure timely reporting of every programme implemented for further decision-making.
• Ensures relevant workshops and seminars are organized for area officers and youth leaders of churches and para-church organisations in collaboration with the BSN internal stakeholders.
• Ensures a productive working relationship with Christian and secular youth organisations to make the Bible relevant among youths in Nigeria.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a degree/OND qualification
• Minimum of 2-3 years of cognate experience in youth-related programmes and projects from reputable organizations or NGOs.
• Must be creative and passionate about programmes and youth-related projects in line with the BSN mission and vision statements.
• Ability to develop and plan life-transforming programmes aimed at engaging the youths with the Holy Bible to achieve life transformation and biblical values orientation.
• Ability to identify and analyze society’s programme needs, write life-impacting projects/programmes and implement the same successfully.
• Ability to initiate, develop, and implement different youth-related programmes that will drive improved
• Scripture reading abilities among the Nigerian Christians.
• Good self-application, selfless, kind and considerate, assertive, and an excellent team player
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, MS Word, and Excel.

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Location: Mainland, Lagos
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing petty cash and maintaining cash float records.
• Preparation and issuance of payment vouchers and cheques.
• Posting of:

  • Payment vouchers

  • Bank tellers

  • Salary journals

  • Cash retirement journals

  • Monthly preparation of bank reconciliation statements.

• Reconciling:

  • Accounts receivables and payables
  • Statutory deductions (e.g., taxes, pensions)
  • Staff loans and all categories of advances within the organisation

• Confirmation of bank lodgements.

  • Preparation of monthly income and expenditure reports.
  • Performing any other duties as assigned, while ensuring compliance with reporting timelines and internal controls.

Personnel Specification
Educational Qualification:

• A minimum of a National Diploma (ND) in Accounting or an Associationof Accounting Technicians (AAT) certification.

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of relevant work experience in an accounting or finance-related role.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and receptive thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Working knowledge of Sage Accounting and QuickBooks will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work with accuracy under pressure and meet strict deadlines.