Account Officer At KNCV Nigeria


KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

KNCV Nigeria is firmly equipped with technical and administrative capacity in strengthening TB, TB/HIV and COVID 19 Vaccination service delivery platforms, supporting health system strengthening and research in Nigeria. With 150 program staff in 14 state offices and over 2,000 ad hoc health care workers across 248 facilities, KNCN Nigeria has remained a major player in TB Program implementation in Nigeria. We employ a systems approach, using data driven quality improvement methods to identify and address gaps in TB, TB/HIV diagnostic and management services. Our work focuses on collaborative planning, design, and implementation, engaging the private sector, strengthening service delivery platforms, and community structures and improving the quality of services available in Nigeria.

Job Title: Account Officer
Job Type: Full Time 
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Finance and Business Management), MA Experience: 3 – 4 years
Location: Abuja
Published Date: 13th January 2024.

In collaboration with the National TB and Leprosy Control Program (NTBLCP) as the Principal Recipient (PR), KNCV will implement the Global Fund Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) Portable Digital Xray (PDX) grant which will deploy 390 portable digital Xray’s across all states of the Federation and the FCT to improve TB case finding. The implementation of Portable Digital xray for Active TB case finding in Nigeria – (IMPACT Project) will scale up the utilization of portable digital X-rays (PDX) with Artificial Intelligence (AI) for TB case finding in hotspot communities and high burden facilities across all 36 states in Nigeria and the FCT. The objectives of this project will be:

  1. To drive targeted TB screening within identified TB Hot spots, most at risk population and high burden facilities.
  2. To improve the diagnostic efficiency of the molecular diagnostic tools eg TB LAMP, GeneXpert and Truenat.
  3. To ensure early TB case finding within the community and thus limiting TB transmission and infection.
  4. To drive the TB program, scale up of TPT by identifying non presumptive TB among contacts of diagnosed TB cases in the community for TPT.

Purpose of the job  

The Account Officer will develop and implement the financial management system for the PDX project. The officer will operate an effective and efficient planning and control cycle, design and maintain the financial and administrative workflows and implement internal control procedures. The officer will implement and maintain relevant IT applications, and will keep accurate, complete, and up-to-date office records for KNCV Nigeria.

Duties and Responsibilities   

  • Check and assign codes to all financial documents.
  • Enter all financial documents into the accounting system.
  • Ensure that all project incurred expenses are timely paid, documented and filed.
  • Implement annual audit process and related activities. • Maintain an inventory list of all KNCV Nigeria Assets
  • Maintain the petty cash accounts.

Develop and maintains an effective professional relationship with KNCV’s Nigeria local banking institutions.

Ensure adherence to all major financial rules and regulations which are described in the KNCV Finance Manual and other appropriate policies. Perform other additional duties as assigned.

Who are we looking for?  

Education: 

  • Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Finance and or Business Management)
  • Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Knowledge/experience:  

  • 3 – 4 years of experience in finance management, accounting and working in a project setting
  • Demonstrable experience with accounting and financial reporting in GF/USG supported projects.
  • Knowledge of relevant accounting software systems
  • Excellent Excel skills
  • Proficiency in the use of computer application (Microsoft office etc.)
  • Excellent written and verbal English language skills
  • Must be self-starter with the ability to work in a team, dynamic, solid, and open. 
  • Must be flexible with absolute integrity, organizational awareness and understanding of cultural differences.

What do we offer?

  • A full-time (40 hours per week) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention of extending the contract depending on funding and performance.
  • Fast-paced and result-oriented culture.
  • An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated.
  • A highly motivated and diverse team of experienced, self-driven colleagues.
  • Frequent capacity building and training.
  • KNCV Nigeria has its own Employment Conditions Scheme.

Note:

  • We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the recruitment process.
  • Any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
  • There may be travel requirements and opportunities within Nigeria.
  • KNCV Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer.

Method of Application

Interested Applicants are encouraged to apply online: Click here to Apply â€˜Deadline for receiving application is 19th January 2024.