Finance and Admin Officer at Helen Keller International (HKI)

Helen Keller International (HKI), established in 1915, works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition. Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 22 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Finance and Admin Officer

Location: Katsina

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of the Project lead and Finance and Operations Manager, the Finance and Admin Officer coordinates all financial and administrative functions related to the DFID project in Katsina in accordance with agreed protocols and policies
• Finance and Accounting
• Review activity requests and prepare of bank vouchers for payments
• Tracking of cash flow
• Compile retirement receipts and review
• Enter payments and retirements into financial accounting software on daily basis using QB
• Reconcile all bank account monthly against bank statement and submit to FM for review
• Petty cash reconciliation
• Preparation of office running budget
• Check matching expenses for compliance with donor regulations.
• Monitor donor budget and prepare all necessary donor reports and submit to Finance Manager for review and approval.
• Month end reporting package

Other:

• Carry out additional tasks, as requested by the Finance, Operations Manager, Project Lead and Country Director.

Requirements

• Qualification: A minimum of B.Sc/HND in Accounting, Possession of professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA,
• At least 3 year working experience especially in development sector.

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrates technical knowledge pertaining to job requirement
• Able to work under pressure minimal supervision and able to meet up deadlines.
• Ability to use computer software such as Microsoft office, Internet
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and a good team player.
• Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentially

Application Closing Date
21st July, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically forwarding the following under listed to: [email protected] the subject of email should be "Finance and Admin Officer" both CV and cover letter should be saved with the applicant’s name e.g. John Smith CV and John Smith Cover letter.

Required

• A curriculum vitae, which should indicate at minimum applicant’s qualification and dates obtained;
• Previous work experience and dates;
• Age and referees
• A cover letter

Note

• Applications received after 5pm on the day will not be considered.
• Only applications submitted electronically will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.