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We are recruiting for the position of:
Job Title: Administrative and Finance Assistant
Reference ID: IITA-HR-NRS2022-021
Location: Abuja
Recruitment Type: National
Contract: 3-year renewable contract
Duties
- Support first-level analysis of the financial operations of the station and ensure timely delivery of financial reports, including cash and bank management, and other aspects of the station’s financial management.
- Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Keep books of prime entries and reconcile statements of accounts of suppliers.
- Respond to queries from suppliers and service providers.
- Organize and maintain files on financial transactions and make them available to stakeholders on request.
- Provide linkage with procurement processes in the station.
- Assist in supervising the drivers and making travel arrangements for staff.
- Ensure availability of office stationery and equipment.
- Develop financial controls, analysis on station budgets, make recommendations on budget expenditures, and monitor the expenditures.
- Prepare payment vouchers, pay advice, petty cash, handle blank Cheques during working hours and write cheques.
- Maintain advances and assets registers for the station.
- Handle oracle AP and GL responsibilities and carry out data entry activities.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the supervisor.
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Qualifications
- BSc / HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or any other related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar or related role in a well-structured organization.
- Possession of professional qualification would be an added advantage.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have the ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
- Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
- Have knowledge of accounting software, especially oracle ERP and other ERPs.
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Deadline: 3rd November 2022.
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Note
- Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching a detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website
- The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.
- IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
- While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
