applicants

in JSI Research & Training Institute in Bauchi and Sokoto

Job Description

The Targeted States High Impact Project (TSHIP) is a five year program focused on the improvement of health systems and management of health systems for higher quality Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, Family Planning and Reproductive Health service delivery in Nigeria.

The Accountant will assist the the Assistant Finance Specialist set up and maintain the JSI financial accounts and administrative systems. S/he will be responsible for the accounting system, budget tracking and expenditure projections, expense monitoring and financial reporting for the project. S/he reports to the Assistant Finance and Administrative Specialist.

Responsibilities include:

• Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable in a timely manner
• Preparing and closing of monthly field accounts for submission to the Home Office
• Assisting in the processing of payments to vendors for goods and services
• Monitoring and preparing tax payments on behalf of project staff
• Calculating and tracking staff sick and vacation time
• Monitoring and analyzing employee advance accounts
• Maintenance and disbursement of petty cash and
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field such as accounting, finance or business management
• 3-5 years of experience working as an accountant, preferably with international projects
• Experience working with accounting software
• Excellent computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Solid judgement, critical thinking, ability to solve problems and multitask
• English language proficiency
• Experience in the respective region (Bauchi or Sokoto) and
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Please send your resume and letter of interest with job title in subject by November 13, 2009

Industry: Healthcare / Science