Vacancies at the Women's Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC)

The Organization
The Women’s Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1994 to promote the health and social well-being of women through action-research, evidence-based advocacy, training and service delivery on reproductive health with special emphasis on girls and women. WHARC works in 18 Nigerian states, with headquarters located in Benin City, Edo state. The Benin office now wishes to recruit self-motivated, innovative and proactive individuals to fill the under-listed posts:

1 Accountant
The position holder will lead the financial management office of the Centre. She/he will be responsible for the maintenance of financial policies and procedures in the centre, under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer. S/he will supervise staff in the Accounts Department and ensure compliance with budgetary provisions. S/he will also ensure accurate computation of budgets in submitted proposals and the early submission of all financial reports on completed projects.
Person Specifications

Possession of a B Sc. degree or Higher National Diploma in Accountancy
Possession of ICAN or ACCA certificate will be an added advantage
Deep knowledge and experience in use of accountancy computer software, e.g. Excel or Peachtree
At least two years’ experience in managing project funds will be needed.

2 Financial Assistant
The position holder shall be responsible to the Accountant and will ensure that all accounting records are maintained in line with the financial policies and procedures manual of the centre. In addition to other responsibilities, s/he will be responsible for preparing periodic financial reports as well as the monthly salary payroll in the centre.
Person Specifications

Possession of a B Sc. Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accountancy
Knowledge in use of accountancy software e.g. Excel or Peachtree
Experience working in a similar position will be an added advantage

3) Internal Auditor
The position holder will be responsible to the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees, and will ensure adequate internal financial control system in the centre. S/he will ensure compliance with the internal control system of the centre, and ensure that financial reports are accurate by carrying out substantive tests on them from time to time. S/he will also contribute to the preparation of the annual audit work plans and ensure that expenditure is in line with the approved budget.
Person Specifications

Possession of a B Sc. Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accountancy
Knowledge in use of accountancy software e.g. Excel or Peachtree
Experience working in a similar position will be an added advantage

4) Business manager
The position holder will be responsible for managing all the revenue-generating outlets of the centre. These include the Business Centre, rentals and sale of publications in the centre. S/he will be responsible for promoting and advertising the centre’s products and keep accurate records of volume of sales and revenue obtained in collaboration with the Accounts Department.
Person Specifications

Possession of a B Sc. Degree or Higher National Diploma in Business Administration or marketing
Knowledge in use of ICT and the new media
Experience working in a similar position will be an advantage

5) Drivers
Drivers with relevant driving certificates and at least 5 years’ driving experience are need. They would be required to act with integrity and to also assist as support staff in the centre.

Method of Application
Applications should be submitted in the form of an application letter for the desired position and a detailed CV that spells out previous experiences. Appropriate contact information along with the names and addresses of three referees should be provided. These should be forwarded to us to the following email address: [email protected] and [email protected] and copied to [email protected] . The subject line of the email must be the title of the position being solicited.

Closing date for submission is July 20, 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. At that point, the candidates will be contacted and they will be requested to provide supporting letters from two of their listed referees.