Finance and Administration Officer

RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance and Administration Officer 2
Job Location:
Abuja
Slot: 6 Openings

 Job Description

  • The Finance and Administration Officer will be responsible for the provision day-to-day support for project office operations to ensure financial, contractual, and administrative functions of the project in the assigned state are implemented in a timely manner.
  • The responsibilities include but not limited to petty cash management, vendor payments within the state, state level budgeting, and other related expenditures. 
  • S/He will provide logistical and travel support, procurement assistance, maintenance of office files, and project documents. Supervise the project drivers and office assistant as well as any cleaners, low level HR support i.e. leave management.
  • The successful candidates will be responsible for implementing accounting and internal control systems at the state level, collate and submit the State’s monthly financial forecast to the Finance Manager, prepare bank reconciliation statement and maintain RTI/EWASH assets register at the state and ensure that all assets are tagged and tracked properly.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • B.Sc./HND in Accounting, Master's Degree is an added advantage.
  • Master's Degree and 1 years of experience or Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience in a similar role with an INGO/NGO, structured private or public organization
  • Knowledge of QuickBooks Accounting system
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multitask, manage workload and produce high quality, on-time work
  • Experience in petty cash management is required
  • Ability to work well seamlessly with the project team and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with a service-oriented outlook
  • Good oral and written communication skills in English.

Note

  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basishence. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview
  • Women are strongly encouraged to apply
  • Successful candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment background investigation.