Employer: The Nigerian Women's Trust Fund (WF)
Our Company, The Nigerian Women's Trust Fund (WF) was created in 2011 to increase the representation of women in Nigerian governance at all levels and address the growing concerns about the gender imbalance in elective and appointive position.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
►Job Title: Finance & Admin Assistant
►Reports to: Finance & Admin Coordinator
►Location: Abuja
Our Company, The Nigerian Women's Trust Fund (WF) was created in 2011 to increase the representation of women in Nigerian governance at all levels and address the growing concerns about the gender imbalance in elective and appointive position.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
►Job Title: Finance & Admin Assistant
►Reports to: Finance & Admin Coordinator
►Location: Abuja
Job Summary
The Finance and Administration Assistant (FAA) will assist the (Finance and Admin Coordinator (FAC) in all financial and administrative affairs associated with the Nigerian Women's Trust Fund's activities, including planning and monitoring investments, human resources, day-to-day accounting, account management, payroll and financial operations, preparation and monitoring of budgets and spending, preparation of the Fund's tax returns, financial statements, and other financial filings required by applicable law.
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Experience in Finance, Office Administration and Human Resource Management is required. Educational qualifications must include background in any Social Science course.
Budget Planning, Organisational and Human Resource managerial skills and demonstrated experience including the ability to take initiative and work independently are essential.
Knowledge and or experience with Quick Book software.
Membership of professional associations is a bonus, and previous work in the civil society or development sector would be advantageous.
Key Success Factors:
Strong written and oral communication skills are important.
Strong interpersonal and team building skills
Demonstrated commitment to the beliefs and goals of the Fund,
Well-organised and efficient at managing multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines
Innovative and creative thinking – applied to managing limited resources and problem solving
Relationships in the banking and other financial services sector
High emotional intelligence and ability to assess projects and/or plans
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
This is an office setting work environment with intermittent physical activities as is required in a regular office space during working hours.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable a person with physical challenges to perform the job.
Remuneration
A competitive package based on experience.
The appointment will be for one year with possibility of renewal. A probation period of three months will be built into the two-year contract.
Application Closing Date
28th November, 2014.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send full CV along with a cover letter outlining relevant experience, to: info@nigerianwomentrustfund.org Use title of the position in the subject line
Note: Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
