Accountant

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Yola Sub-delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

Job Position: Accountant 1
Job Location: Yola

Main Responsibilities

• Prepares, reconciles and analyzes all accounting records of the Sub-Delegation and coordinate all finance and administrative duties as assigned by the Finance and Administration Manager;
• Ensures compliance of financial rules and controls, verification of invoices and requisites support document before payment;
• Prepares the accounting entries in JDE accounting software on a regular basis;
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with the financial procedures;
• Helps ensure that operations run smoothly through efficient cash-flow management, covering the funds needs of Yola Sub-Delegation;
• Provides support to other departments and responds to semi-routine and non-standard inquiries when necessary;
• Identifies anomalies or other issues and proposes solutions to his/her supervisor;
• Performs other duties as specifically instructed by the Finance and Administration Manager and substitute his/her colleagues when absent.

Requirements
Education and Experience required:

• Certificate in Accounting
• 1-2 years’ work experience in a similar position
• 1-2 years’ work experience with an accounting software
• Good knowledge of the double-entry accounting system
• Good computer skills especially Excel
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of the socio and economic environment of the Area of Responsibility

Desire profile and skills:

• Sense of organization
• Rigor and methodical
• Good analytical skills

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org Clearly indicate "Accountant 1 YOLA" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)

In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the format as seen:

• Qualification(s)
• Current location
• Languages you speak
• Years of relevant experience
• NYSC status

Note

• Late applications will not be considered.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.