ASSISTANT FINANCE SPECIALIST at TSHIP

The Targeted State High Impact Project (TSHIP) is a five-year program focused on the improvement of health systems and the management of health systems for higher quality Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, Family Planning, and Reproductive Health service delivery in Nigeria. TSHIP is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. (JSI)


TSHIP is looking for two full-time employees to fill the position below. One employee will be based in Bauchi and the other in Sokoto.

ASSISTANT FINANCE SPECIALIST

The Assistant Finance Specialist will support the senior Finance and Administrative Specialist to set up and maintain the JSI financial accounts and administrative systems for the project. She/he will be responsible for the day to day oversight for the accounting system, budget tracking and expenditure projections, expense monitoring and financial reporting for the project. She/he reports to the senior Finance and Administrative Specialist.

The Assistant Finance Specialist responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
In collaboration with the Senior Finance and Administrative Specialist, establish and maintain financial and administrative systems fulfilling all USAID rules and regulations and in line with JSI financial policies and procedures;
Create and track program budget(s), monitor expenditures and help prepare financial reports for the program senior management and USAID
Supervise, train, and coordinate all accounting staff to ensure the fulfillment of JSI accounting responsibilities
Assist program staff with resolution of financial management and accounting problems
Supervise the monthly accounting cycle, including the payment of staff salaries and bank statement monitoring and reconciliation, and
Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualification
Candidate must possess B.Sc degree in a finance, accounting or business-related field and relevant experience with USAID funded programs;
Should have at least 5 years of relevant accounting and financial management experience;
Proven ability to supervise and train staff and the ability to work as part of a team
Strong organizational skills
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Access
Experience in the respective region (Bauchi or Skokoto); and
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

To Apply
To apply for this position, please send your resume and letter of interest via email to [email protected]. Please include the job title in the subject. All application must submitted by November 13th, 2009.