Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA): Finance Officer

The PSU is a bilateral project of CIDA and the successful candidates will perform a wide range of administrative and financial functions while assisting the Director in the day-to-day operations of the office.

These position require a high degree of professionalism, independent judgment and strong organizational, communication and leadership skills as well as the ability to be flexible as demands and proprieties change.

Job Title: Finance Officer

Functions and Duties:

* Maintenance of a sound accounting system and adherence to PSU operational manual,
* Human resource management tracking and payment of staff compensation, calculate and remittance of staff taxes and pensions.
* Financial budgeting and input in the annual work planning process tracking expenditures to budget
* Management of project banking facilities
* Financial reporting both monthly in house and quarterly, semi annual and annual external reporting
* Management of PSU revenue generation and sub leasing
* Management of non operational expenditures
* Participation in project audits both local annual audits and CIDA project audits
* Provide financial management support to the in house contracting process
* Provide training to project partners as required.

Education/Experience

* Relevant university degree is an asset; a student close to completion of an accounting designation would be appropriate
* 5 years experience in the domain of financial and project/program management required.
* Previous experience within an international organization is an asset.

Skills:

* Good command of the English language; both oral and written
* Excellent interpersonal skills/Ability to work with minimum supervision and to multi task
* Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
* Finance Officer position requires experience with financial software, preferably simply Accounting,
* Complete Job Descriptions are available from: info@cidapsu-ng.org

Submission of Application

Applications should consist of a letter explaining your interest in the position and suitability for this position (one page maximum) and a resume. Applications should be submitted to:

Canadian International Development Agency Program support Unit (CIDA PSU).
12 Atbara Street, Off Cairo Street, Wuse II, Abuja, FCT.

Applications may also be submitted electronically at: info@cidepsu-ng.org on or before February 9th 2010 by 4.00pm.

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1 ABDULLAHI SALIHU (A.C.A) February 8, 2011 at 2:52 pm: In response to the above advertisement, I will be glad to forward my application and C.V for the position as required.

Looking forward working with you to achieve the organisational goals and objectives.