Accountant / Finance Officer Jobs at ICRC Nigeria

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organisation. For more information about the ICRC. please visit our website www.icrc.org

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Sub- Delegation in Abuja is looking for a qualified candidate with the capacity to work independently to fill in the following interesting position:

Job Title:  Accountant/Finance

Main Responsibilities:

• Book-keeping of cash and bank payments using SUN Accounting software
• Supervision of accountant and cashier in Abuja
• Technical supervision of our accountants in Port Harcourt and Kano offices
• Reconcile bank books on a regular basis
• Prepare monthly consolidation and closing of accounts Estimate cash requirements for the month
• Technical support for budget elaboration and monitoring Ensure respect of financial procedures and guidelines
• Audit supporting documents for all expenditures
• Audit book entries done by colleagues
• Initiate bank payments according to procedures

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting or Business Administration 2 years work experience in a similar field
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Proficient computer skills. especially MS Excel

Desired Personal Skills:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Team leadership and good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative Methodical and rigorous
• Strong sense of responsibility and adaptability, able to work over time when needed

Application Deadline
28th July, 2011

Method of Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the following address, not later than 28 July 2011
 
Attn. Administrator
ICRC ABUJA
29 Kumasi Crescent,
Off Aminu Kana Crescent.
Wuse II. Abuja
 
N/B:
Personal correspondences are non-returnable. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.