Senior Account and Administrative Associate – Akwa-Ibom (Readvertised)
Job Title: Senior Account and Administrative Associate
Job Type: Contract
Qualification: BA/BSc
Experience: 2-4 years
Location: Akwa-Ibom
Published Date: 24th June 2025.
Deadline: 30th June 2025.
Purpose of Job
To keep accurate, complete, and up-to-date office records for KNCV, as well as to provide general support to the Cluster Accountant Officer in Akwa-Ibom and to provide support for all admin activities for the TB-LON 1 and 2 project.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist to ensure timely documents are made available for payments of project-incurred expenses documented and filed correctly.
- Assist in ensuring the accurate compilation of financial progress reports in accordance with administration.
- Ensure effective management of the regional procurement process and efficient maintenance of the inventory list of cluster office assets.
- Provide overall support to the accounts department with no errors.
- Support in arranging logistics (travel, hotel, visa application, etc.) for the workshops, meetings, and field trips.
- Control stationery and maintain stationery inventories; support the purchase of office consumables and other items as required.
- Ensure adherence to all major financial rules and regulations, which are described in the KNCV Finance Manual and other appropriate policies.
- Engages in financial and related tasks as required by the cluster account officer and PPM coordinator.
- Perform other additional duties as assigned by management in relation to project implementation and the daily management of the organization
Skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional certification in accounting is an added advantage.
- At least 2-4 years of experience in accounting and finance, preferably in an NGO
- Proficiency in computer programs such as the MS Office package.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team.
- Integrity and transparency are essential for this position.
- Working Knowledge of program management Especially USAID-funded projects.
- Demonstrable experience with accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience and knowledge of Nigerian tax laws.
- Experience with accounting software packages.
- Proficiency in computer programs such as the MS Office package.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team.
- Integrity and transparency are essential for this position.
What do we offer?
- A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
- Fast-paced and result-oriented culture.
- An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
- A highly motivated and diverse team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
- Frequent capacity building and training.
- KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.
Method of Application
- Interested Applicants are to apply by sending their CV and cover letter as a single document using the Subject ( Application for Senior Account and Administrative Asssociate) to: [email protected]
- Deadline for receiving application is 30th of June 2025.
Note:
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
- Due to the influx of applications, only shortlisted candidates may receive feedback on the recruitment process.
- Any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
- KNCV Nigeria is against any form of sexual harassment and abuse.
- There may be travel requirements and opportunities within Nigeria.
- KNCV Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer.