Finance Officer, NOB at UNICEF Nigeria

UNICEF’s mission in Nigeria is to help governments at all levels, organizations, communities and families provide every child with education, health, equality and protection.
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Job Title: Finance Officer, NOB.
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-31-2012
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Abuja
Job Description
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced Finance Officer who will under the supervision of the Finance Specialist in the country office, supervise the finance and accounts functions including the area of finance and accounting, control, recording, reporting of assets, liabilities and income. Monitors the appropriate disbursement of funds and payments of accounts in accordance with rules, regulations and establishedbudgetary limits.
Minimum qualification & competencies:

• First University Degree or its equivalent in Accountancy, Finance or related fields. Advanced University degree in appropriate field or professional accounting qualification (e.g. ICAN), an asset.
• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards ,it (IPSAS) is desirable.
• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in Finance and Accounts at managerial level in a recognized institution; experience in electronic data processing and sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles is required. Practical experience in SAP is highly desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of another UN working language and local working language of the duty station an asset.
• Good knowledge of computer application. Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing and other presentation software required.
• Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision and harmoniously in an international and multicultural environment.
• Passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.

Application Closing Date
9 October 2012

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