Tuesday Guardian Job Vacancies - 10th Nov. 2009

1.) Accountant Position
at Targeted State High Impact Project (TSHIP)The Targeted State High Impact Project (TSHIP) is a Five-Year Program Focused On The Improvement of Health Systems and The Management of Health Systems For Higher Quality Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, Family Planning, and Reproductive Health Service Delivery in Nigeria. TSHIP is Funded By The United States Agency For International Development (USAID) and Implemented By JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. (JSI)TSHIP is Looking For Two Full-Time Employees To Fill The Position Below. One Employee Will Be Based in Bauchi and The Other in Sokoto.AccountantThe Accountant Will Assist The Assistant Finance Specialist Set Up and Maintain The JSI Financial Accounts and Administrative Systems. She/He Will Be Responsible For The Accounting System, Budget Tracking and Expenditure Projections, Expense Monitoring and Financial Reporting For The Project. She/He Will Report To The Assistant Finance Specialist.ResponsibilitiesThe Accountant Responsibilities Include (But Are Not Limited To):
Processing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable in a Timely Manner
Prepare and Closing of Monthly Field Accounts For Submission To The Home Office;
Assisting in The Processing of Payment To Vendors For Goods and Services
Monitoring and Preparing Tax Payments On Behalf of Projects Staff;
Calculating and Tracking Staff Sick and Vacation Time;
Monitoring and Analyzing Employee Advance Accounts
Maintenance and Disbursement of Pretty Cash; and Other Duties As Assigned.Required Qualifications
Candidate Must Possess a University Degree in a Relevant Field, Such As Accounting, Finance Or Business Management
Three To Five Years of Experience Working As An Accountant, Preferably With International Projects;
Experience Working With Accounting Software
Excellent Computer Skills, Including a Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
Solid Judgment, Critical Thinking, Ability To Solve Problems and Multitask
English Language Proficiency
Experience in The Respective Region (Bauchi Or Sokoto); and
Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills and Ability To Work As Part of a Team.To ApplyTo Apply For This Position, Please Send Your Resume and Letter of Interest Via Email To nigeriatship@yahoo.com. Please Include The Job Title in The Subject. All Application Must Submitted By November 13th, 2009.2.) Assistant Finance Specialist TSHIPThe Assistant Finance Specialist Will Support The Senior Finance and Administrative Specialist To Set Up and Maintain The JSI Financial Accounts and Administrative Systems For The Project.She/He Will Be Responsible For The Day To Day Oversight For The Accounting System, Budget Tracking and Expenditure Projections, Expense Monitoring and Financial Reporting For The Project. She/He Reports To The Senior Finance and Administrative Specialist.ResponsibilitiesThe Assistant Finance Specialist Responsibilities Include (But Are Not Limited To):in Collaboration With The Senior Finance and Administrative Specialist, Establish and Maintain Financial and Administrative Systems Fulfilling All Usaid Rules and Regulations and in Line With Jsi Financial Policies and Procedures; Create and Track Program Budget(S), Monitor Expenditures and Help Prepare Financial Reports For The Program Senior Management and Usaid Supervise, Train, and Coordinate All Accounting Staff To Ensure The Fulfillment of Jsi Accounting Responsibilities Assist Program Staff With Resolution of Financial Management and Accounting Problems Supervise The Monthly Accounting Cycle, Including The Payment of Staff Salaries and Bank Statement Monitoring and Reconciliation, and Other Duties As Assigned.Desired Qualification Candidate Must Possess B.Sc Degree in a Finance, Accounting Or Business-Related Field and Relevant Experience With Usaid Funded Programs; Should Have at Least 5 Years of Relevant Accounting and Financial Management Experience; Proven Ability To Supervise and Train Staff and The Ability To Work As Part of a Team Strong Organizational Skills Extensive Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Access Experience in The Respective Region (Bauchi Or Skokoto); and Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills.To ApplyTo Apply For This Position, Please Send Your Resume and Letter of Interest Via Email To nigeriatship@yahoo.com Please Include The Job Title in The Subject. All Application Must Submitted By November 13th, 2009.

2.) Assistant Finance Specialist TSHIP
The Assistant Finance Specialist Will Support The Senior Finance and Administrative Specialist To Set Up and Maintain The JSI Financial Accounts and Administrative Systems For The Project.She/He Will Be Responsible For The Day To Day Oversight For The Accounting System, Budget Tracking and Expenditure Projections, Expense Monitoring and Financial Reporting For The Project. She/He Reports To The Senior Finance and Administrative Specialist.ResponsibilitiesThe Assistant Finance Specialist Responsibilities Include (But Are Not Limited To):in Collaboration With The Senior Finance and Administrative Specialist, Establish and Maintain Financial and Administrative Systems Fulfilling All Usaid Rules and Regulations and in Line With Jsi Financial Policies and Procedures; Create and Track Program Budget(S), Monitor Expenditures and Help Prepare Financial Reports For The Program Senior Management and Usaid Supervise, Train, and Coordinate All Accounting Staff To Ensure The Fulfillment of Jsi Accounting Responsibilities Assist Program Staff With Resolution of Financial Management and Accounting Problems Supervise The Monthly Accounting Cycle, Including The Payment of Staff Salaries and Bank Statement Monitoring and Reconciliation, and Other Duties As Assigned.Desired Qualification Candidate Must Possess B.Sc Degree in a Finance, Accounting Or Business-Related Field and Relevant Experience With Usaid Funded Programs; Should Have at Least 5 Years of Relevant Accounting and Financial Management Experience; Proven Ability To Supervise and Train Staff and The Ability To Work As Part of a Team Strong Organizational Skills Extensive Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Access Experience in The Respective Region (Bauchi Or Skokoto); and Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills.To ApplyTo Apply For This Position, Please Send Your Resume and Letter of Interest Via Email To nigeriatship@yahoo.com Please Include The Job Title in The Subject. All Application Must Submitted By November 13th, 2009.