Leprosy and TB Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR) emerged as an indigenous non-profit NGO in March 2018, officially registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission. Its inception marked a pivotal transition from its previous role as the Nigerian branch of the esteemed International Non-Governmental Organization, the Netherlands Leprosy Relief (NLR). This evolution underscores LTR's commitment to local empowerment and tailored solutions for addressing the challenges of leprosy and tuberculosis within Nigeria's context.
Position: Assistant Finance Officer Job Reference
Number: LTR (FAU)/_2024/AFO/001
Locations: Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Plateau, and Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time Job Type: Consultancy Reports to: State Technical Officer
Job Summary
As the Assistant Finance Officer (Global Fund GC7 Grant), you will play a vital role in managing Accounts Payable and Receivable functions at the state level, supporting day-to-day financial activities. Your responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Global Fund approved Means of Verification (MOVs)/Checklist, coordinating with the HQ finance team on payments, and tracking budgets. Under the guidance of the State Technical Officer (STO), you will provide crucial support for program implementation and operations related to the management of the Global Fund (GF) CPPM GC7 Grant.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with budget holders to enforce fiscal controls on assigned projects.
- Maintain financial records using QuickBooks or Excel, ensuring accurate daily entry of financial information.
- Safeguard financial documents such as cheques, vouchers, and transfer instructions.
- Manage filing and custody of retirements and support documents, including those from treatment centers, laboratories, and implementing partners.
- Ensure timely remittance of WHT and other statutory deductions.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements and maintain Cash Books.
- Act as the state grant officer for the Global Fund (GF) GC7 Grant.
- Prepare and input monthly journal vouchers for Sub Recipients and other implementing partners' reports.
- Undertake any other duties as assigned by the State Technical Officer.
Education and Work Experience Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy or Social Sciences.
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in an NGO or Grants operational environment.
- Experience in implementing Global Fund (GF) grants is advantageous.
- Membership or part certification in professional associations such as ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent is preferred.
Desired Competencies
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Capacity to perform under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with subordinates, colleagues, and superiors.
- Innovative thinking coupled with a sound mind.
- Proficiency in computer applications (Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.).
- Good understanding of QuickBooks software.
- Analytical skills and proficiency in written and oral communication.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a single file containing their Cover Letter and CV, saved with their name and job title in Word format, to: Info@ltrnigeria.org. Please use "LTR (FAU)/_2024/AFO/001-STATE" as the subject of the email. For example:
- Applicants for the position in Gombe state should use “LTR (FAU)/_2024/AFO/001-GOMBE STATE”.
- Applicants for the position in Yobe state should use “LTR (FAU)/_2024/AFO/001-YOBE STATE”, and so forth for other states. Note: Applications with incorrect subject lines risk disqualification.
Application Deadline: 19th June 2024
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