JOB ADVERT: Account Assistant Nutrition Project

Position: Account Assistant     

Grade: B

Department & Location: Finance Maroua and  Bertoua PUs

Reports to (position): Project Coordinators with technical link to Finance department

Purpose: 

The project is about providing support provide food assistance to Refugees  through Cash base Transfer program which aim at providing cash to beneficiaries to enable them acquire diversified food with sufficient nutriment according to local consumption habit with financial and technical the support of Word Food Program and Plan Canada.
The project’s falls into CP 25 and 27 related health and protection activities.

Dimensions of Role:

This project will be implemented in the East and Far North regions targeting, Refugees, IDPs LVP and returnees as well.

Duty station : Bertoua and Maroua.

Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:

The Account Assistant will among many other tasks perform the following:

• Participates in the budgeting process and ensures that operational plans are consistent with the approved budgets.
• Monitors project budget entries in program management software on SAP and keeps records of budget modifications on file.
• Provide Support in all administration related activities: logistic, incoming and outgoing mails purchase of goods at both office and field level.
• Attends to Coordination meetings/seminars on Project grants and relevant information and active participation is given/made.
• Facilitates all payments in the field during various activities (training, workshops, etc).
• Analysis and reconciles project expenditures Vs budget accurately and on time.
• Prepare and submit donor financial reports on time as per the agreement with donors/s, in collaboration with the Project Coordinator and Finance Coordinator.
• Follow up on Audit recommendations to ensure that they are fully implemented.
• Close out project accounts upon project completion

Dealing with Problems:

• The holder of the position has no authorization and will liaise with PU’s finance and Administrative department for all related finance and administrative procedures under the leadership of the Regional Coordinator. His proactveness will be key in planning and implementation of activities in the field.

Communications and Working Relationships:

• The Account Assistant should maintain a good collaboration and communication with technical and financial partners at both in and external levels.

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:

• University degree in Accounting/Finance
• At least 1 year’ experience in a similar role
• Good experience in project reporting requirements
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English and French
• Calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations

Physical Environment and Demands: Ability to work under pressure and in remote area and in zones were security issues is a concern.

Level of Contact with Children: Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

To apply for this job, kindly click on "Apply". Your application should include:

• A cover letter
• A comprehensive CV including details of three referees, one of whom should be your current of most recent supervisor

Closing Date: 05 January 2020