Vacancy for Finance/Accounts Officer at Family Health International (FHI) in Anambra

Family Health International (FHI) is an international public health and development organization working to improve the lives of the world's most vulnerable people. FHI Nigeria is currently engaged in providing public health services and undertaking research in HIV/AIDS, TS, malaria and reproductive health, in partnership with the Government of Nigeria, with funding from the United States aid (USAID) programs, as well as from the Global Fund and private foundations and corporations. To strengthen our operations, we seek qualified Nigerian candidates for the following positions:

Job Title: SENIOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (ANAMBRA)

Description
The Senior Finance and Administrative Officer will assume main management responsibility for accounting and finance for the zonal office and ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of Nigeria-USAID bi-Iateral program with the objective of providing professional accountancy services consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.

Key responsibilities
With the Senior Medical Services Officer:

• Supervise state staff in financial management and administrative functions of the state office and local IAs
• Provide main support with problem resolution on country office cash accounts, bank resolutions, MTX, resolution of audited questioned costs, and financial close outs at the state level
• Ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the zonal office, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records
• prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of sub-projects’account activities
• Oversee contractual issues for the zonal office
• Ensure continuous flow of fund to Zonal office and sub-recipients USAID andPEPFAR gudelines and regulations
• With the Zonal manger, develop sub-project documents, workplans and budgets
• Oversee capacity building activities and other support to local implementing agencies (IAs) and
• Carry out such other duties as may be assigned

Minimum Recruitment Standards:

• Masters Degree or its recognized equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with at least 8 - 10 years cognate experience.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and computer skills, including Excel and Spreadsheet) required.
• Experience in managing financial records of donor-funded organizations, and familiarity with donor and local contractual procedures.
• A relevant higher degree and professional qualification will enhance applicant's chances.
• Familiarity with donor-funded programs and Nigerian NGO operations will be an added advantage.

Application Deadlline
1st November, 2010

Method of Application
Forward a suitability statement and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document within 10 days of the date of publication to: sharedservicesjobs@ghain.org

Only applications sent electronically (ie. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please do not send more than one application. Failure to follow the underlined instructions above will lead to automatic disqualification.

Disclaimer
Family Health international (FHI) does not test/interview candidates for a fee, and all our tests/interviews are candidates in the country office Abuja or in our Zonal Offices.