Accountant at The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD)

Employment Nigeria 15-Dec-2017 ANAMBRA , BENUE , EBONYI , TARABA , NIGER , OGUN , Government Accounting

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has been implementing the international Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)- assisted Value Chain Development Programme since 2014 in six (6) participating States of Anambra, Benue, Ebonyi, Niger, Ogun and Taraba and in five (5) Local Government Areas each in all the States. Applications are therefore invited from qualified candidates for the below position:

POSITION : Accountant

Description

To reduce poverty and sustainably enhance accelerated economic growth, whilst the specific programme development objective (PDO) is to increase the incomes and enhance food security for 45,000 rural poor households engaged in the production, processing and marketing of rice and cassava in the targeted LGAs of the six targeted States are enhanced on a sustainable basis.

Responsibilities

Prepares regular reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Annual) of the Finance Department:
Assists finance experts and consultants engaged in special assignments
Maintain good working relationship between the programme and commercial Banks serving the project;
Prepare monthly payrolls and other allowances of staff of the programme.
Maintain advances and assets register
Prepares account payable invoices, vouchers, petty cash payment and journals
Preparing of final account and Bank Reconciliation for the programme;
Maintains financial records for project accounts in HQ and States;
Ensure accuracy of computations and completeness of payment request documents;
Participates in preparation of AWPB for the programme
Supervise store operations;
Serves as a regular link between finance component and M&E component.

Qualifications

First Degree in Accountancy or related fields:
Professional qualification in Accountancy
Minimum of 10 years post qualification work experience;
Familiarity with Accounting Softwares;
Must be computer literate;
Experience working with Donor Assisted Projects an advantage;
Possession of professional qualifications an advantage
Working experience with an International Donor organization will be an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

Successful candidates will be engaged for a period of one year ONLY
Candidates engagement is subject to renewal, which will be based on satisfactory performance upon evaluation and availability of funds.

How To Apply
Candidates should submit their Applications accompanied with detailed CV and copies of credentials to:
FGN/IFAD-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) National Office,
No. 4 Batna Close,
Off Agadez Crescent,
Off Aminu Kano Crescent,
Wuse 2,
Abuja.

Please indicate the position they are applying for at the top right hand corner of the envelope.

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Accountant at The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD)

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