CEDPA Nigeria Recruitment for Accounts Assistant & Management Support Coordinator

CEDPA Nigeria is currently transitioning to become a country office of Plan International. Plan
works in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plans stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-45) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. Plan has a global income of around $800m.

To build Plan-CEDPA’s presence in Nigeria, there is an immediate need for the following roles which will be based in Abuja, Nigeria. – See more at:

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Reports to – Chief Accountant

Purpose – Under the responsibility of the Chief Accountant, ensures that the accounting procedures for documentation of transactions of Funds Receipt and Disbursement are observed.

Key Tasks
Accounting software Operation:

    Prepare payment, and receipt vouchers using the corporate accounting software
    Ensure that transactions are complete and accurate with self-explanatory and understandable description.
    Maintain the accounting software) log book.
    Maintain good filing for all vouchers in a limited access area to ensure easy retrieval.
    Support the monthly General Ledger closure process.

Internal Financial Controls & Payments:

    Ensure that the documentation for payment is accurate with all arithmetic calculations being correct.
    Approved payment request should be processed within one week of receipt.
    Prepare the Withholding tax and VAT schedule where relevant before payment is done.
    Attach receipt, material receiving report etc. promptly to the correct payment voucher.
    Pay the SSF and PAYE deductions per required dates

Advance Management:

    Prepare and maintain-the sub ledger for all advances (travel, purchase etc.).
    Ensure timely liquidation of staff advances.
    More than one advance should not be given to a staff at a time.
    Make available weekly to the Chief Accountant a list of all un-liquidated advances and support with the follow up of these advances.

Financial and Other Reports:
Prepare CO’s schedule report for the following.

    Prepaid Rent
    Prepaid Expenses
    Accruals

Assist in the Administration of Staff Payroll:

    Circulate monthly pay-slip to CO staff and project staff
    Salary signed sheets for CO and project staff should be attached to payment voucher monthly.
    Completing and submitting monthly statutory 5SF and PAVE forms to required Government Organizations.

Qualification and Experience:

    University degree in Accounting or relevant professional qualifications equivalent.
    At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

Job Title: Management Support Coordinator

Reports To: Deputy Country Director

Purpose – Responsible for the overall administrative operations of the office communication and HR management and administration as well as support to Country Director and Deputy Country Director.

Key Tasks
1. General Office management and administration

    Contract management and lease management
    Ensure office supplies and required logistics are available
    Provides administrative support to Office of Country Director and Deputy Country Director d, Responsible for smooth running of general office operations
    Organize country management team meetings
    Event management- organize all international workshops and high profile visits

2. Communications

    Develop communication and PR annual plans, to improve communication both internally and externally to promote
    Plan to key audiences
    Budget management- manage communication and media engagement budget
    Media management – manage relationships with national media and journalistic networks
    Publications – support the production of Plans corporate program reports/documents
    Contribute to sharing and learning about Plan’s country program work through efficient use of internal and external communication channels and systems

3 Human Resources Management

    Manage end to end recruitment processes
    Manage Human Resources Information System
    Facilitate staff orientation, learning and development activities
    Coordinate staff performance appraisals
    Manage learning and development budget f. Update Staff files
    Organize people centred events
    Ensure adherence to HR policy and practices, consistent with global policy and compliant with local statutory and legislative requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors Required to Achieve Role’s objectives:
Gained through education, training, & experience

Knowledge
University degree in Administration, HR. Social Science or relevant equivalent

    5 years of relevant experience in development in a governmental, multilateral or civil society organization in a multi cultural setting
    3 or more years of middle level management responsibilities of similar size and complexity
    Working experience with government, donors, INGOs and international development organizations preferable

Skills

    Excellent analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking skills
    Excellent interpersonal skills in a multi-cultural environment, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues at long distances
    Excellent IT skills
    Ability to deliver to tight deadlines and budgets
    Ability to multi-task
    Fluency in English
    Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to explain and visualize complex issues to expert and non- expert audiences, including presentation and public speaking
    Strong team building, motivational, negotiation and facilitation skills
    Good negotiation and influencing skills
    Leadership and coaching skills
    Flexible and committed to customer service

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit their CVs with a cover letter addressed to: plancedparecruitment@gmail.com


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