Finance Assistant at Pact International

Pact is an international non-governmental organization with headquarters in Washington DC, USA. Pact has been in Nigeria since 2005, and currently implements donor funded development projects in 4 States in the area of Health, integrating livelihoods, capacity development, and governance systems.

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Responsibilities

• The specific duties to be carried out by the successful candidate are listed below:


• Prepare and follow up with transactions to ensure that payments are accurately captured, timely and complete;


• Reviews procurement and payment documents ensuring appropriate cost coding and accuracy;


• Ensures timely payments to vendors and other project related expenses such as telephone, travel etc.


• Reviews sub-grant and sub-award financial reports, taking initiative to resolve problems in accordance with policies and program objectives;


• Follow-up with 3rd part transactions, ensuring that all related documentation are submitted such as TA for sub-awards, deposit slips are properly filed etc.


• Provides support in preparation of bid analysis, negotiation memos, purchase orders and other procurement documents in accordance with Pact’s and donor policies and procedures.


• Processing all staff expenses, ensuring follow-through and filing


• Handles Petty cash


• Preparation of schedule for monthly statutory deductions.


• Reconciliation of monthly payroll deductions.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.Sc in Accounting or its equivalent is required. Chartered accountant qualifications a plus.


• Possession of 2 years of cognate experience in fund accounting. 


• Experience with accounting standards/practices of international organization a strong plus.


• Demonstrated experience with automated accounting systems (QuickBooks and serenics), including payroll.


• Knowledge of internal control systems and financial audit processes.


• Advanced use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Power Point and MS Publisher.


• Knowledge of OMB Circulars 110,122,133

Location: Abuja

Closing Date
1st December, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume/CV and cover letter on their suitability to: pactnghr@pactworld.org

Note

• All CV’s/resume/applications MUST be in either word format or PDF.


• Applicants MUST indicate the position applied for on the SUBJECT of the mail.


• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.