Finance & Administrative Officer in Abuja

JOB TITLE: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
LOCATION: ABUJA

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Bachelor level degree in business administration , finance, economy or 5 years of related work experience
-1-2 years experience with USAID or other government-funded project administration management, supervision activity requires

-Excellent financial management, systems development and writing skills
-Experience with QuickBooks accounting software highly preferred

-Proficiency in spoken and written English
-Track record of being able to work successfully in a team environment.



JOB SUMMARY
The Finance and Administration Officer (FAO) will design, implement and supervise adherence to financial policy, budgets and internal control measures for the Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) project in Nigeria.

This job holder will oversee the overall administrative and financial management function, produce timely financial reports, lead the preparation of budgets, and ensure compliance with USAID and URC regulations regarding accounting, auditing and financial management requirements.
In addition, the FAO will be responsible for the in-country accounting procedures at all levels of the project: headquarters, provincial/area, and division. He will ensure transparent financial transactions are allocable, allowable, and reasonable.

JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Financial Duties

-Ensure the accurate and timely submission of monthly projection to URC/Bethesda-Home Office as well as the timely submission of all Financial reports and billings including the Financial field report (project must adhere to USAID/URC regulations)
-Ensure proper expenditure tracking and work to develop program appropriate expenditure tracking systems in line with budgets and project activities
-The FAO will monitor the project budget as well as help with the establishment and running of an accounting system

- The FAO will ensure the production of the financial reports such as the field reports, timesheets, expenditures reports and travel expense statements for staff and consultants
-Assist with the development of financial policies including travel and per diem, procurement and commodity management policies that comply with USAID/URC and federal Government of Nigeria regulations

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

-Coordinate all travel, including ensureing proper authorization, bookings, car log and driver logs
-Ensure proper staff recruitment and selection
-Develop travel processes and procedures that adhere to the overall URC HCI travel policy.
-The FAO needs to ensure that the office is organized (e.g, clean officer environment, respond to all business inquires, handle procurement of goods and services).
-Maintain a proper log of all incoming and out going correspondence as well as central filing systems that includes reports, correspondence, contracts etc…
NOTICE: The present job description can be adjusted to meet the needs of URS/HCI (including the possibility of traveling to assist the QI Advisor with OVC activities).


HOW TO APPLY
For immediate consideration, please send your resume and cover letter to
hrnigeria@urc-chs.com
Please note: Application are required in English.


Deadline:17th June 2011.