Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR), formerly known as Netherlands Leprosy Relief (NLR) Nigeria, is an indigenous non-profit NGO. The organization is passionate and committed to Leprosy and Tuberculosis control in Nigeria. From 1978 to 2017, LTR was a regional office of NLR Amsterdam.
- Experience 3 – 6 years
- Location Plateau
Job Reference Number: LTR (FAU)/_2023/AFO/001
- Location: Jos, Plateau State.
- Reports to: Head of Finance
Job Summary
The Asst. Finance Officer (Global Fund GC7 Grant) will assist in management of Accounts payable and receivable functions such as preparation of payment vouchers, transfer instructions, journal vouchers, bank reconciliation statements, and entering financial records in the organization’s accounting software.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Finance (HOF), S/he will provide direct support to the program implementation team and operations on the general management of Global Fund (GF) PPM GC7 Grant.
. Key Responsibilities
- The day-to-day fiscal controls of all projects assigned to him/her in collaboration with budget holders.
- Responsible for daily entry of financial information and maintaining of financial records in the organization’s financial management system (QuickBooks/or excel sheets).
- Maintenance of Cash Books and preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements.
- Function as a grant officer for the Global Fund (GF) GC7 Grant.
- Preparation and capturing of monthly journal vouchers for the reports of Sub Recipients and other implementing partners.
- Custody of cheques books, vouchers/support documents and transfer instructions to bank(s)
- Proper filling (& custodian) of retirements and support documents of treatment centres & laboratories and other implementing partners on a monthly basis
- Remittance of WHT and other statutory deductions on a monthly basis
- Any other responsibility as may be assigned by the Head of Finance.
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
- Possession of a B.Sc or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy or any of the Social Sciences.
- Membership or part certification in professional association i.e. ICAN, ACCA or recognized equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in an NGO or Grants operational environment is required.
- Experience of Implementation of Global Fund (GF) grant is an added advantage.
Desired Competencies:
- Applicants should be able to work independently with minimal supervisionn.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Proficiency in the use of computer application (Microsoft office, Excel etc.)
- Good working knowledge of the QuickBooks software.
- Analytical mind and fluency in written and oral communication.
- Ability to relate with subordinates, colleagues, and superiors.
- Innovative with sound mind
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should Submit their “Cover Letter and CV in single file, saved with your name and job title” in Word format to: [email protected]
The subject of your mail should be “LTR (FAU)/_2023/AFO/001-STATE”.
- E.g – Applicants for the position for Gombe state should use “LTR (FAU)/_2023/AFO/001-GOMBE STATE”.
- Applicants for the position for Yobe state should use “LTR (FAU)/_2023/AFO/001-YOBE STATE” and so on for other states.
Please note that candidates with the wrong subject in their email stand a chance of being disqualified.
