Accountant in a Non-Governmental Organization, June 4th 2013

An international non-governmental organization currently implementing a program to improve the participation of key Nigerian stakeholders in electoral and political processes is looking for Nigerian citizens to fill positions within its offices in Abuja, Nigeria.These stakeholders include: political parties, election
authorities, media and underrepresented groups such as women, youth and persons with disabilities.

Job Tittle: Accountant
Location: Abuja
Reports to: Resident Country Director (RCD)
The Specific objectives of it's program are to:

• Strengthen the capacity of political parties to more effectively and responsibly participate in the electoral process.
• Strengthen capacity of domestic observers and party agents to monitor national and state elections.
• Enhance the democratic role of and use of new and traditional media in the political process,
• To promote stakeholder dialogues on the electoral process.

Responsibilities

• Compile monthly impress reports including all data entry and report generation
• Manage bill payment and receipt organization
• Draft three-month rolling office budget each month
• Track cash on hand to cover weekly expenses, including advances
• Reviewing staff expenses reports an dE2 reconciliations
• Respond to all finance and accounting requests from RCD, IRI Regional Accountant, and IRI accountant in Washington DC
• Performs miscellaneous tasks and other duties as assigned.
• Make cash payments to staff (reimbursements and advances) upon approval of RCD
• Make bi-monthly staff salary payments
• Maintam accurate banking records, conducting correspondence with bank as necessary with the approval of RCD
• Conduct regular reconciliations between bank statements and funds on hand
• Responsible for safeguarding of petty cash.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Ability to work well with others, meet deadlines and respond to changes in priorities
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills required
• Ability to work independently, take initiative set priorities and see projects through completion
• Solid command of English language. Excellent written and verbal communications skills and strong organizational skills
• Minimum of 5 years accounting experience with NGOs/Accounting software user experience.

 Application
Qualified and interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to:
recruit2013nigeria@gmail.com

Application Deadline 7th June, 2013