There has a vacancy for the post of National Accountant for DFID Program. The position is based in Kano (Nigeria). The Accountant will provide financial and accounting support to the Accounts Assistants at state level and the Finance and Admin Manager at the National office. S/he will operate an effective cash management system, maintain good accounting records and books and prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
Responsibilities:
Candidate will operate an effective cash management system, maintain good accounting records and books and prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
The ideal candidate will manage and monitor all office running costs including petty cash disbursements, processing and payment of Consultants’ advances, retirements and fees.
Qualified candidates should possess the following:
Interested candidates must have a minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Accounting or related disciplines.
The job holder must have a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in an accounting or a related organization. S/he must have a strong knowledge and use of Microsoft Spreadsheet and some computerized accounting software.
For this position the ideal candidate must have good communication (written) and inter-personal skills. Previous experience in a similar environment will be an added advantage.
How to apply?
To apply for this post, please email a covering letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV to W4H@gridconsulting.net. Please quote the job title in the subject line.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please send your application CV's before 20th November, 2012.
Interviews will commence thereafter.
About the DFID Program
The Women for Health (W4H) programme is a 5 year DFID-funded health programme with the main objective of addressing the severe shortage of female health workers in five selected states in the Northern Nigeria. Women for Health is in full support of the MDG goals on reduction of child and maternal mortality especially in the selected Northern states in Nigeria and aims to address this through provision of female health workers in order to encourage improved access to health for women. The programme will address the critical health sector human resource challenges by using an approach which empowers women as service providers. Women for Health (W4H) are operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria. As the programme commences its activities in Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Yobe with coordination from the programme head office in Kano.
Responsibilities:
Candidate will operate an effective cash management system, maintain good accounting records and books and prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
The ideal candidate will manage and monitor all office running costs including petty cash disbursements, processing and payment of Consultants’ advances, retirements and fees.
Qualified candidates should possess the following:
Interested candidates must have a minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Accounting or related disciplines.
The job holder must have a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in an accounting or a related organization. S/he must have a strong knowledge and use of Microsoft Spreadsheet and some computerized accounting software.
For this position the ideal candidate must have good communication (written) and inter-personal skills. Previous experience in a similar environment will be an added advantage.
How to apply?
To apply for this post, please email a covering letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV to W4H@gridconsulting.net. Please quote the job title in the subject line.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please send your application CV's before 20th November, 2012.
Interviews will commence thereafter.
About the DFID Program
The Women for Health (W4H) programme is a 5 year DFID-funded health programme with the main objective of addressing the severe shortage of female health workers in five selected states in the Northern Nigeria. Women for Health is in full support of the MDG goals on reduction of child and maternal mortality especially in the selected Northern states in Nigeria and aims to address this through provision of female health workers in order to encourage improved access to health for women. The programme will address the critical health sector human resource challenges by using an approach which empowers women as service providers. Women for Health (W4H) are operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria. As the programme commences its activities in Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Yobe with coordination from the programme head office in Kano.
