Account Officer at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

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 Title: Account Officer

Vacancy No.: KNO110
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full-Time

Purpose of the Job 

• The Account Officer will develop and implement the financial management system for the PDX project.
• The officer will operate an effective and efficient planning and control cycle, design and maintain the financial and administrative workflows and implement internal control procedures.
• The officer will implement and maintain relevant IT applications, and will keep accurate, complete, and up-to-date office records for KNCV Nigeria.

Duties and Responsibilities   

• Check and assign codes to all financial documents.
• Enter all financial documents into the accounting system.
• Ensure that all project incurred expenses are timely paid, documented and filed.
• Implement annual audit process and related activities. • Maintain an inventory list of all KNCV Nigeria Assets
• Maintain the petty cash accounts.
• Develop and maintains an effective professional relationship with KNCV’s Nigeria local banking institutions.
• Ensure adherence to all major financial rules and regulations which are described in the KNCV Finance Manual and other appropriate policies. Perform other additional duties as assigned.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Accounting, Finance and or Business Management)
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Knowledge/experience:

• 3 – 4 years of experience in finance management, accounting and working in a project setting
• Proficiency in the use of computer application (Microsoft office etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills
• Must be self-starter with the ability to work in a team, dynamic, solid, and open. 
• Must be flexible with absolute integrity, organizational awareness and understanding of cultural differences.
• Demonstrable experience with accounting and financial reporting in GF/USG supported projects.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software systems
• Excellent Excel skills

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

• 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.
• There may be travel requirements and opportunities within Nigeria.
• KNCV Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer