State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Recruits Financial Assistants

The State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) is a new programme, financed by the Department of international Development (DFID), SAVI will work with civil society, State Houses of Assembly and the media to promote democratic participation and government accountability, SAVI works In close partnership with other DFID programmes on Policy Advocacy, Accountability and Voice in Governance initiatives which focus on enhancing government systems, health and education (SPARC, PATHS2 and ESPINN). Initially SAVI has offices in: Lagos, Kaduna, Enugu and Kano Kano and Jigawa as well as a Head Office in Abuja. The Programme is looking to recruit candidates to fill the position below.

Financial Assistants

Location: (Jigawa)

Responsibilities:
Maintain ail book-keeping functions for the imprest account drawing cheques, data entry to the accounts system, reconciliation of bank statements, and monthly impress management.
Manage relationship with the Bank and undertake all banking transaction
Manage the office petty cash fund and retirements
Prepare and remit WHT and VAT to State Authorities
Prepare monthly financial forecasts
Manage with the SPM the Grant Fund with Partners
When necessary, undertake tasks related to post, phone, photocopying, and office visitors (when Clerk otherwise engaged)

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Recognized Accountancy Qualification (or equivalent) would be an advantage.
5-8 years relevant work experience, including computerized accounts, conversant with Excel (and Quick-book as an advantage)
Good written and spoken English, and fluent in dominant local language
Condition:
SAVI is Equal Opportunity Employer {which includes people with disabilities). The Terms and Conditions of employment are commensurate with the levels of responsibility and experience.

Method of Application
All CVs must be sent to the following e-mail address:

e.adeboye@savi-nigeria.com

All applicants MUST indicate at the beginning and their application the post which He/she is applying and their preferred location(s) ONLY CV which follows the instructions will be considered.

Please send an A4 2-page (Only) CV, which gives present address and e-mail contact details, academic qualification a work history up to 10 years or least 3 employers 3 preferences and a 300 word explanation as to why the candidate would like to take up the post.

Application Deadline is 9th November 2009