Job title: Senior Account and Administrative Associate Job at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation
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Job description: KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the deadliest infectious disease in the world. KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable TB control strategies in a national and international context. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals, including doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists. We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of TB and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: Senior Account and Administrative AssociateJob Location: Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: ContractPurpose of Job
- To keep accurate, complete, and up-to-date office records for KNCV, as well as to provide general support to the Cluster Accountant Officer in Akwa-Ibom and to provide support for all admin activities for the TB-LON 1 and 2 project.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist to ensure timely documents are made available for payments of project-incurred expenses documented and filed correctly.
- Assist in ensuring the accurate compilation of financial progress reports in accordance with administration.
- Ensure effective management of the regional procurement process and efficient maintenance of the inventory list of cluster office assets.
- Provide overall support to the accounts department with no errors.
- Support in arranging logistics (travel, hotel, visa application, etc.) for the workshops, meetings, and field trips.
- Control stationery and maintain stationery inventories; support the purchase of office consumables and other items as required.
- Ensure adherence to all major financial rules and regulations, which are described in the KNCV Finance Manual and other appropriate policies.
- Engages in financial and related tasks as required by the cluster account officer and PPM coordinator.
- Perform other additional duties as assigned by management in relation to project implementation and the daily management of the organization.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- At least 2-4 years of experience in accounting and finance, preferably in an NGO
- Professional certification in accounting is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in computer programs such as the MS Office package.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team.
- Integrity and transparency are essential for this position.
- Working Knowledge of program management Especially USAID-funded projects.
- Demonstrable experience with accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience and knowledge of Nigerian tax laws.
- Experience with accounting software packages.
- Proficiency in computer programs such as the MS Office package.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team.
- Integrity and transparency are essential for this position.
What Do We Offer?
- A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
- Fast-paced and result-oriented culture.
- An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
- A highly motivated and diverse team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
- Frequent capacity building and training.
- KNCV Nigeria has its own employment conditions scheme.
Notes
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
- Due to the influx of applications, only shortlisted candidates may receive feedback on the recruitment process.
- Any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
- KNCV Nigeria is against any form of sexual harassment and abuse.
- There may be travel requirements and opportunities within Nigeria.
- KNCV Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer.
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Location: Akwa Ibom
Job date: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:09:05 GMT