Finance Assistant at the Atiku Institute for Development Initiatives (AIDIs) of the American University of Nigeria
The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.
Atiku Institute for Development Initiatives (AIDIs) of the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for prospective candidates to fill in vacant position below in the Institute. The position is a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria:
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Yola, Adamawa State
Nature of Employment: Fixed Term-Projects
Duration: One (1) Year (Renewable based on performance and funding)
Reporting Line: Report to the Senior Finance and Admin Officer of AUN.
Summary of Position
- The main duties of the finance assistant will be the management of cash and cash transactions for the AIDIs.
- He/she will also be responsible for day to day bank liaison and general Finance Department office duties.
Primary Responsibilities
- Managing of petty cash transaction;
- Disbursing of funds to all participants during workshops;
- Handling of cash payments to all vendors/Staff
- Preparation of petty cash update and reports;
- Weekly cash reconciliation and replenishment;
- Scanning and filing financial documents into database and maintaining hard copies filling;
- Review of payment documents in relation to payment checklist;
- Frequent travel to activity /workshop location/ at LGA Level
- Provide updated periodically petty cash reports
- Keep checks paid in-use in safe and secure away
- Keep petty cash funds in safe and secure away
- Raising of Payment Vouchers/Petty Cash Vouchers
- Day to day bank liaison and general finance department office duties
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- B.Sc Accounting, Business Admin, Management or related Field.
- Minimum 1-year relevant work experience with an NGO.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Description of Benefits
- Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as per AIDIs salary scale.
Application Closing Date
18th December, 2020.
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