Finance Officer - The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Program Support Unit (PSU) Vacancies and Jobs

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Program Support Unit (PSU) invites applications for a position - Finance Officer.

The PSU is a bilateral project of CIDA and the successful candidates will perform a wide range of administrative and financial functions while assisting the Director in the day- to –day operations of the office. This position requires a high degree of professionalism, independent judgment, and strong organizational, communication and leadership skills as well as the ability to be flexible as demands and priorities change.

Jobs Detail

Job title: Finance Officer

Qualification(s)

• Relevant university degree is an asset
• A student close to completion of an accounting designation would be appropriate

Job Experience & skills

• 5 years experience in the domain of financial and project/program management required
• Previous experience within an international organization is an asset
• Good command of English language both oral and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills/Ability to work with minimum supervision and to multi task
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft office applications
• Finance Officer position requires experience with financial software, preferably simply Accounting
• Complete job descriptions are available from: info@cidapsu-ng.org

Functions and Duties

• Maintenance of a sound accounting system and adherence to PSU operational manual
• Human resource management tracking and payment of staff compensation, calculation and remittance of staff taxes and pensions
• Financial budgeting and input in the annual work planning process tracking expenditures to budget
• Management of project banking facilities
• Financial reporting both monthly in house and quarterly, semi annual and annual external reporting
• Management of PSU revenue generation and sub leasing
• Management of non operational expenditures
• Participation in project audits both local annual audits and CIDA project audits
• Provide financial management support to the in- house contracting process
• Provide training to project partners as required

closing date: February 9 2010, 4pm

How to apply for this job

Applications should consist of a letter explaining your interest in the position and suitability for this position (one page maximum) and a resume. Applications should be submitted to:

Canadian International Development Agency Program Support Unit (CIDA PSU)
12 Atbara street, off Cairo street, Wuse II, Abuja, FCT.

Applications may also be submitted electronically at: info@cidapsu-ng.org