Job Title: Finance & Administrative Officer
Location: Abuja
Led
by IntraHealth International, Capacity Plus is the United States Agency
for International Development (USAID) funded global project uniquely
focused on the health workforce needed to achieve the Millennium
Development Goals. Placing health workers at the Centre of every effort,
Capacity Plus helps partner countries achieve significant progress in
addressing the health worker crisis while also having global impact
through alliances with multilateral organizations. In Nigeria,
Capacity Plus will provide a package of human resources for health (HRH)
technical assistance responsive to the priorities of the Government of
Nigeria. Capacity Plus will also continue supporting interventions for
Social Service Workforce Strengthening (SSWS).
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with IntraHealth/CapacityPlus Nigeria Field Manual;
- Coordinate and schedule appointments and meeting arrangements with key in-country clients and stakeholders, as requested;
- Assist with in-country travel and accommodation arrangements for project staff and consultants as requested;
- Record and/or distribute meeting agendas, minutes and other project related communications as directed;
- Assist with contracting and payment of locally-hired consultants
- Maintain bank accounts and provide internal controls as well as prepare bank reconciliation for all CapacityPlus Nigeria bank account;
- Maintain up to date, accurate and complete financial records as well as prepare monthly financial reports for the CapacityPlus Nigeria office;
- Assist in tracking monthly expenses against the budget and monitor and communicate budget performance;
- Assist with quarterly projections of project expenditures and accruals;
- Assist with payment processes, preparing vouchers, recording payments, preparing cash advance requests, preparing travel authorizations and expense reports;
- Ensure payments are made in accordance with Intrahealth/USAID procedures and regulations
- Prepare and process payroll for the CapacityPlus Nigeria staff;
- Pay office expenses and maintain records of expenditures;
- Develop and maintain records pertaining to inventory including vehicle log book;
- Monitor stock availability to avoid stock outs, the use of office equipment and arrange for servicing/maintenance accordingly;
- Ensure filing, office maintenance, faxing, phone duties, and customer relations;
- Other administrative duties as needed
Qualification/Experience
- Degree in or equivalent to finance or business administration
- Minimum of five years of relevant financial management experience
- Preferred experience working with USAID-Funded projects
- Solid administrative and organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience with accounting software and Microsoft office software
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
How to Apply
This is a position with IntraHealth International, CapacityPlus in
Abuja, Nigeria. For immediate consideration, please apply by responding
to jobsnigeria@intrahealth.org
and attaching your most recent CV/resume (3 page maximum and in Rich
Text Format (RTF)). IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Not later than 24 April 2012.
Not later than 24 April 2012.
