Project Accountant at John Snow, Inc. (JSI)
Employment Nigeria
01-Jan-1970
NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,
John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a US based international Public Health consulting firm and manages two (2) projects/contracts through its integrated office in Abuja, Nigeria. Through the Partnership for Supply Chain Management consortium, JSI implements the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project for the US Government as part of the United States President Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The purpose is to establish and operate a safe, secure, reliable and sustainable supply chain management system to procure pharmaceuticals and other products needed for the care and treatment of persons with H IV/AIDS and related infections. JSI implements the USAID DELIVER Project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a global technical assistance project aimed at increasing the availability of essential health supplies through procurement services and assistance designed to strengthen health commodity supply chains in developing countries.
To support the implementation of the health supply chain project in Nigeria, JSI is seeking qualified candidates for the vacant position:
Job Title: Project Accountant
Job Location: Abuja
Job Description:
- Under the guidance of the Director Finance and Administration, the Project Accountant will manage JSl field accounts system.
- He/She will be based in Abuja.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the JSI field accounts system, review chart of accounts, generate QB reports as needed for project reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
- Regularly update QuickBooks, prepare bank account reconciliation and resolve account variances in compliance with all US Government (USG) and JSI financial management and accounting policies and regulations.
- Process expense reports, travel advances and retirements; prepare vouchers, review receipts and other supporting documentation to ensure accuracy before forwarding for payment.
- Assist the Director of Finance in the analysis, development, and documentation of internal processes and controls and ensure compliance with all USG and JSI financial management and accounting policies and regulations.
- Ensure timely and responsive communication with the JSI HQ based field office support staff and assist with the development and monitoring of the project budget
- Reconcile and track outstanding advances, update inventory logs, monitor projects expenses and track expenditures and accruals
- Provide support and guidance to program and other administrative staff in accordance with JSI policy and procedures
- Travel to field offices, training sites and other field locations when required.
- Develop and maintain an effective professional relationship with JSl local banking institutions.
- Engage in financial and related tasks as required by the Director of Finance.
- Ensure that timesheets for local project staff are properly completed, approved monthly, and maintain employee leave balances.
- Prepare local staff payroll and accompanying schedules (tax, pension) and ensure compliance with all project legal requirements, including employee taxes, pension fund contributions and VAT exemptions.
- Ensure that all financial transactions are completed with high degree of accuracy, in full compliance with USG and JSI requirements, and within established timelines
Qualifications and Skills:
- Advanced (post B.A) degree in accounting and/or financial management.
- At least 3 years of financial experience.
- Experience with QuickBooks strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and excel
- Experience and knowledge of Nigerian tax laws.
- Financial experience with a USAID-funded project and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations would be an advantage.
- Ability to take initiative and work in team.
- Excellent verbal and written English.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their resume and cover letter by mail to: project-accountant@ng.jsi.com
Note:
- Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume on/before the stated closing date with salary expectation boldly written at top of the resume.
- Please ensure that you write the position applied for in the subject line of your email, otherwise you will be disqualified Multiple applications be disqualified.
Application Closes on: 11th July, 2013
Sorry the application deadline for this job has elapsed
