Finance Officer at Guidance and Counselling Development Association (GCDA)

Guidance and Counselling Development Association (GCDA) was established in 1994 by group of volunteers with common goal in providing solutions to various problem related to social and health issues encounter by all age groups and sex under the leadership of Late Dr.(Mrs) Hannatu Ibrahim MFR, is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Northeast of Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV&AIDS prevention, and maternal neonatal and child health. GCDA works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, National, Foundation and international donors.


We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in our organization to work on Key population project. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We require competent candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Position: Finance Officer
Ref: KA0003
Job Location: Kano

Roles

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and booking vendor invoices into Quickbook software.
  • S/He will review all approved retirements for completeness and accuracy and post into Quickbook, provide schedules to auditors, assist to produce project budget monitoring reports, review common cost journals, assist to prepare quarterly accrual reports, assist to prepare monthly liquidation reports to the donor, prepare annual statutory payment reports and assist with review of the organization finances.
  • S/He will also assist to conduct monthly reconciliation of all project bank accounts and financial transactions.
  • S/He will review all transactions posted into donor project books and make corrections where necessary before they are posted for consolidation.
  • Requirements
    Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position:

  • Must possess a first degree (BSc/HND) in Accounting or any related field. ACA and/or masters degree is an added advantage.
  • Must possess minimum five (5) years post NYSC working experience
  • Must possess a broad knowledge of accounting software packages especially quickbook.
  • Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills.
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must possess a high level of integrity and responsibility
  • Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft word and Excel packages.
  • Compensation & Benefits
    The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

    How To Apply
    Interested and qualified candidates should send a one page Application Letter (using the position reference as subject), addressed to the "GCDA Executive Director", clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address to: gcda.job2018@yahoo.com

    Note

  • Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • GCDA is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply