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Accounts Officer at Leprosy Mission Nigeria

The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is an international Christian organization serving the needs of people affected by leprosy in 30 countries. We bring healing through appropriate treatment and care, as well as practical support for people with ongoing leprosy related problems, working in partnership with communities, national governments and other agencies. We seek to address the loss of dignity that many people affected by leprosy and their families have experienced. In all these matters we seek to show the compassionate love of Jesus Christ through word and deed. Individuals and churches of all denominations, as well as other agencies support the Mission with finance, prayer, and some expatriate expertise.

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience: 3 years
  • Location: Abuja
  • Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit 

Main task:

Daily Book-keeping:

  • To enter records of income and expenses made each day into the office cash book, using a system approved by TLMN

Cashier:

  • To make payment of cash and cheque funds to staff/clients as already approved and signed by the Finance Manager.
  • To ensure a safe keeping of office cash-box and cash imprest, checkbooks, and accounts documents.
  • To file receipts and requisition documents of the NCO accounts.

Banking:

  • Prepare cheques and effect withdrawals of cash from the bank as directed
  • Deposit all cash and cheques income and expenditures in the NCO bank account as directed.
  • Apply the necessary document as necessary for banking procedures i.e., Deposit slips cheques books etc
  • Collecting cash from the bank for NCO cash box impress as approved in the written requisition.

Reconciliation:

  • To carry out reconciliation of the cash book and bank balances monthly,
  • To prepare bank reconciliation reports monthly.

Reporting:

  • Participate in preparing monthly reports of income, expenditure, and balance of office account.
  • Other duties assigned.

PERSON SPECIFICATION ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

Qualifications and experience

  •  HND/BSc Accountancy, Business Administration or related courses.
  • 3 years of work experience – ICAN is an advantage

Skills 

  • Ability to manage and ensure proper accountability of funds.
  • Computer skills.
  • Ability to write financial reports.
  • Good command of the English Language and communication.
  • Knowledge of other Languages
  • Use of Quickbooks Personality
  • Committed Christian with good testimonies.
  • Honest and dedicated
  • Demonstrates the ability to use own initiatives.
  • Ability to manage subordinates in the office
  • Perfect finisher.
  • Problem solver.
  • Ability to endure.
  • Ability to handle and solve difficult Problems.
  • Ability to excel in career and life in general. Circumstances
  • Willing to work extra hours.
  • Willing to travel with the role
  • Ability to sacrifice time, energy and knowledge even in unfavourable circumstances.

Method of Application

All applicants should send in their Application letters, Cover letters, and CVs to [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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