SPARC - State Partnership for Accountability Responsiveness and Capability

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State Finance & Administration Manager
Applications are invited for the position of State Finance & Administration Manager in Lagos State.
The State Partnership for Accountability Responsiveness and Capability (SPARC) is a programme funded by the British Governemnt's Department for International Development (DFID).The Programme aim is providing support at federal level and in up to seven states in support of strengthening governance arrangements at the State level. The Programme purpose is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of selected state level governments' use of public resources. Curently operating in Jigawa, Enugu, Lagos, Kano and Kaduna State.
Reporting will be to the State Team Leader, with functional responsibility to the National Finance and Administration Manager in Abuja. You will be responsible for:
Financial administration of the State programme's funds.
Maintaining the accounting records for the office to a very high standard.
Submission of monthly accounting returns to Abjua.Preparation of monthly cash flow forecasts.
General office management.
Supervision of the maintenance of the Progrmme's properties and equipment.Control and maintenance of the office I.T. equipment.
Providing administrative support to visiting consultants.
Although the position requires sound accounting knowledge, you should be multi-skilled and able to deal effectively with a diverse range of tasks. You must be able to prove that you are:

Holding a University degree and other qualifications in Accoutning.
Computer literate with excellent skills in MS Excel. You should also be able to demonstrate that you have sufficient experience of computers supervise the smooth operation of the office systems.
Energetic, self-motivated, flexible and hands-on.Sufficiently familiar with Lagos State, to ensure that you can Carry out your duties with minimum supervision.
Applications, including a covering letter, which indicates your existing salary level, together with a CV, should be sent to: recruitment@sparc-nigeria.com
The closing date for applications is 12 Noon on Friday 31st July 2009.
The State Partnership for Accountability Responsiveness and Capability (SPARC) Programme is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are particularly welcomed from women with the appropriate qualifications.