Finance and Administrative Assistant at FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance and Administrative Assistant

Requisition: 2019201943
Location: Calabar, Cross River
Supervisor: Senior Finance and Administrative Officer
Job Type: Full time

Basic Function

Under the direction of the SFAO, the Finance and Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the provision of accounting, administrative, and logistical support services to the state office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial report forms which accompany executed sub project documents.
Prepare monthly reporting/ budgets data entry into excel spreadsheets and automated MIS reports and disseminate information to country office.
Assists the SFAO in arranging travel logistics for state office staff, consultants and training participants including hotel reservations and where required, arranging airport and hotel pick-ups.
Handles all photocopying assignments, development and printing of photographs including reproduction of recorded videotapes for the zonal office.
Assists the SFAO in the provision of logistic support for workshops and trainings.
Assists the SFAO in the maintenance of an efficient records/storage of all office supplies.
Serves as point of contact for logistical and administrative needs in the office.
Coordinates all administrative and secretarial support services for the state office (as relevant).
Records minutes of staff meetings and circulates same amongst the staff of the state.
Assists with production of presentation materials for staff members.
Act as a receptionist: answers the telephones in an appropriate, clear and friendly manner, takes and relays messages or forwards calls, greets and directs office visitors, receives/sends correspondence, keeps fax log and any correspondence.
Perform office equipment tasks such as making needed arrangement for services for telephone and e-mail, obtaining quotations for required services, arranging for repairs of office equipment.
Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business administration
Minimum of 1-3 years experience in accounting related to NGOs and community level programs, with increasing responsibility.
Experience with administrative and secretarial skills
Sound accounting skills
Experience with large complex organization is required, familiarity with international NGOs preferred.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures.
Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis.
Resourceful in gathering and providing information.
Knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring.
Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and organization skills.
Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors and recipients of assistance.
Well developed computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft office products.
Typing skills.

Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

Core benefits: