Career Opportunity at John Snow, Inc. (JSI)

John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a public health research and technical assistance firm dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. It manages the USAID/DELIVER PROJECT and the Supply Chain Management Systems (SCMS) Project in the Nigeria office. JSI is recruitingforthe position of a Project Accountant.

Job Title: Project Accountant
Job Location: Nigeria

The Project Accountant will works under the guidance of the Associate Director Finance and Administration and overall supervision of the Director of Finance and Administration. Specific responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following:
Manage the JSI field accounts system, review chart of accounts, generate Quickbook 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 accountingpolidesandregulations
Process expense reports, travel advances and retirements; prepare vouchers, review receipts and other supporting documentation to ensure accuracy before forwarding for payment
Ensure that aU financial transactions are completed with high degree of accuracy, in full compliance with USG and JSI requirements, and within established timelines
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 managernent and accounting policies and regulations
Reconcile and track outstanding advances, update inventory logs, monitor project expenses and track expenditures and accruals
Provide support and guidance to program and other administrative staff in accordance with JSI policy and procedures, including travelling to field offices, training sites and otherfieldlocations when required
Develop and maintain an effective professional relationship with JSI's local banking institutions
Engage in other financial tasks as assigned

Minimum Skills and Qualification

Applicants for thls position must possess the following minimum skills and qualification:
BSc. degree in accounting or financial management
3-5 years financial management experience
Experience with Quickbooks is strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
Experience and knowledge of Nigerian tax laws
Financial experiencewithaUSAID-funded project and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations would be anadvantage
Excellent verbal and written English

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Deadline: 29th January, 2015