{"id":2903,"date":"2010-02-04T06:00:02","date_gmt":"2010-02-04T05:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=2903"},"modified":"2010-10-23T17:02:32","modified_gmt":"2010-10-23T16:02:32","slug":"actionaid-nigeria-project-accountant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/actionaid-nigeria-project-accountant.html","title":{"rendered":"ActionAid Nigeria Jobs: Project Accountant"},"content":{"rendered":"
ActionAid Nigeria<\/strong> is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of\u00a0Project Accountant<\/strong> based at the Country Office, Abuja<\/p>\n Person Specifications Experience<\/strong> Skill\/Abilities<\/strong> Personal Qualities<\/strong> All interested candidates should fill in the application form as accessed from the application pack from www.actionaid-nigeria.org The application pack contains the Vacancy announcement, Job Description and Application form. Subject line of emails should clearly state position applied for otherwise application will not be considered.<\/p>\n ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome. In line with the GIPA principle, applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV\/AIDs (PLWHAs).<\/p>\n Closing date for receipt of application forms is\u00a06th February, 2010<\/strong>.\u00a0 Interview date will be communicated to short listed candidates.\u00a0 Only electronically completed application forms will be entertained and should be mailed to\u00a0vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org. Applications will ONLY be considered if submitted on AAN\u2019s Standard Application forms.<\/p>\n
\nEducation\/Qualifications<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Degree in Accounting or Finance is essential.
\n\u2022 Chartered Accountant (ICAN) is essential<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 At least seven years post NYSC experience with at least four years as an accountant and 3 years in a similar position in the development sector. Sound Practical Knowledge of SUN accounting software and Spreadsheets (MS Office in general) & experience in handling cash are essential.
\nExperience in working with international development of NGO agencies is desirable.<\/p>\n
\nAttention to details;\u00a0 knowledge of management accounting practices, strong financial management skills, fluency in spoken and written English language; ability to work independently and in a team & highly numerate skills are essential.
\nExcellent planning and prioritisation skills & strong analytical\/problem solving skills are desirable.<\/p>\n
\nExcellent oral and written communication skills; well developed and proven interpersonal & organisational management skills; able to work effectively in a diverse team environment; creative and should be able to take initiative; should be ready to work additional hours at crucial times & and high integrity are essential.<\/p>\n