Wednesday 1 August 2012

John Snow, Inc. (JSI) - Accountant (Calabar)

John Snow, Inc. (JSI), a US based international public health consulting firm that manages four 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 US President’s 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 pharmaceutical and other products needed for the care and treatment of persons with HIV/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.
JSI is looking to employ qualified individuals for the below position:


Position: Accountant (Calabar)

The Accountant will be based in Calabar and will work under the guidance of the Associate Director Finance and Administration.


Key Responsibilities
  1. Manage the JSI field accounts system, review chart of accounts, and generate QuickBook (QB) reports as needed for project reporting, budgeting and forecasting
  2. Regularly update QuickBooks, prepare bank account reconciliation and resolve account variances in compliance with ail US Government (USG) and JSI financial management and accounting policies and regulations
  3. Process expense reports, travel advances and retirements; prepare vouchers, review receipts and other supporting documentation to ensure accuracy before forwarding for payment
  4. 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
  5. Ensure all financial transactions are completed accurately in full compliance with USG and JSI requirements, and within established timelines
  6. Assist the Associate Director 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
  7. Ensure timely and responsive communication with JSI HQ based field office support staff and assist in the development and monitoring of the project budget
  8. Reconcile and track outstanding advances, update inventory logs, monitor projects expenses and track expenditures and accruals
  9. Provide support and guidance to program and other administrative staff in accordance with JSI policy and procedures.
10. Travel to field offices, training sites and other field locations when required
11. Develop and maintain effective professional relationship with JSI’s local banking institutions
12. Engage in financial and related tasks as required by the Associate Director Finance

Minimum Skills and Qualifications
  • Applicants for this position must be Nigerian nationals or residents who possess the following minimum qualifications:
  • A degree in accounting and/or financial management
  • At least 5 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 will be an advantage
  • Ability to take initiative and to work in teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Method of Application:
Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume by e-mail to: accountant@ng.jsi.com

Instructions to Applicants
The above position is full-time position. JSI offers excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history.

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume with the job location and salary expectation boldly written at the top of the resume on or before 7th August, 2012. Please ensure that you write the position and location applied for in the subject line of your email, otherwise you will be disqualified. Multiple applications will also be disqualified.

John Snow, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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