[full-time] Finance and Administrative Officer at A Jobberman Advertiser

For over 40 years, the Center for Human Services (CHS) and its for-profit affiliate, University Research Co., LLC (URC), have focused on improving the quality of and access to health, social, and education and vocational services in the U.S. and abroad. Founded in 1968, the CHS is the non-profit 501(c)3 affiliate of the Maryland based University Research Co., LLC. CHS seeks to improve the quality of life, access to social and health services, and the educational and vocational achievements of under-served populations throughout the United States and abroad. In addition, CHS provides technical expertise and innovative training, always honoring and respecting the culture of affected populations
Due to expansion, vacancy exist in this position.
Position Title: Finance and Administration OfficerThe Finance and Administration Officer (FAO) will design, implement and supervise adherence to financial policy, budgets and internal control measures for the Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC) project in Nigeria. This position 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 allocation, allowance, and renewable.
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 consultantsThe FAO will monitor the project budget as well as help with the establishment and running of an accounting system.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 (product 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.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 Nigerian regulations.The FAO needs to ensure that the office is organized (e.g. clean, office environment, respond to all business inquires, handle procurement of goods and services)Ensure proper staff recruitment and selectionDevelop travel processes and procedures that adhere to all overall URC/HCI travel policyCoordinate all travel, including ensuring proper authorization, bookings, car log and driver logsMaintain a proper log of all incoming and outfitting correspondence as well as a central filling system that includes reports, correspondence, contracts, etc.Notice: The present job description can be adjusted to meet the needs of URC/HCI (including the possibility of travelling to assist the QI Advisors with OVC activities).Bachelor level degree in business administration, Finance, Economics1-2years experience with USIAD or other government-funded project administration management, and supervision activity requiredExcellent financial management, system development and writing skillsExperience with QuickBooks accounting software highly preferredProficiency in spoken and written EnglishTrack record of being able to work successfully in a team environment.

Industry: NGOs

Specialization: Accounts / Finance / Audit / Tax

Minimum Educational Qualification: Degree

Minimum Experience Required: 2 Year(s)

Application Deadline: 2011-06-17

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