Vacancies: Project Accountant, Project Internal Auditor
Imo State Government is now revalidating to establish the State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) that would be responsible for implementing a World Bank Assisted Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP II). The main objective of RAMP II is to institionalize sustainable rehabilitation and maintenance of rural roads and other rural transport infrastructure in the State. It is expected that the implementation of the Rural Travel and Transport Programme will empower the Local Government Communities to participate in the management and provision of rural transport and services.
Imo State Government therefore requires the services of qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions in the SPIU responsible for RAMP in the State:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above vacancies. Applicants are to submit seven (7) copies of written applications with same number of curriculum vitae.
Position: Project Accountant
Qualification and Experience
- Minimum of HND, B.Sc or BA in Accounting, Banking and Finance Administration or Economics. Possession of post graduate degree in relevant discipline and any of the following professional qualification: ICAN,’ ICMA, ACCA, ANAN or any other professional qualification will be an advantage.
- Applicants a minimum of 8 years post qualification experience in financial management of externally assisted projects
- At least three (3) of which must have been acquired after obtaining professional qualification. Excellent ability to handle financial software, ability to produce and interpret financial reports arid good understanding of financial procedures under externally assisted projects. Experience in a World Bank funded project with relevant training in World ‘Bank financial guidelines and procedures with experience in current financial management procedures will be an added advantage.
Responsibilities
Ensure that ail procurement and financial disbursements are in line with World Bank and State Government financial regulations. Ensure that all payment vouchers are audited before disbursement. Auditing all financial stores, plants, motor vehicles as well as administrative records of the projects Ensure the verification of project assets. Design an internal control system and manual needed for the smooth running of the project. To put in place a control mechanism to curtail wasteful spending submitted monthly and special reports on auditing activities. Submit annual reports on outlining achievements and challenges pertaining to Internal Audit functions: Identify and facilitate training for Internal Auditors of the entire RAMP. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator.
Position: Project Internal Auditor
Qualification and Experience
- Minimum of HND, B.Sc or BA in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration or Economics. Possess of Post graduate degree in relevant discipline and any of the following professional qualifications: ICAN, ICMA, ACCA, ANAN, or any other of the following professions qualification will be an advantage.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in auditing at least three (3) of which must have been acquired after obtaining professional qualification; computer literacy and experience in a World Bank funded project and current financial management procedures will be an added advantage.
Responsibilities
Ensure that all procurement and financial matter are in line with the World Bank and Federal Government Financial regulations. Ensure that all payment vouchers are audited before disbursement . Auditing all financial stores, plants, motor vehicles as well as administrative records of the project. Ensure the verification of project assets. Design and Internal Control System and Manual needed for the smooth running of the project. To put in place a control mechanism to curtail wasteful spending. Submit monthly and special reports on auditing and challenges pertaining to Internal Audit functions. Identify and facilitate training for Internal Auditors of the entire RAMP. Any other duties as may be assigned and must be responsible to the Project Coordinator.
Method of Application
The State Project Management Unit (SPIU) of the Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP) now invites eligible candidates who are interested in the above mentioned position to send in ten (10) copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with cover letter indicating qualification experience in similar assignments. Availability of appropriate skills amongst others, etc, apply. The personal data should contain the following information:
i) Full Name
ii) Current contact address (in addition to mailing)
iii) Permanent home address
iv) Date and place of birth
v) Sex
vi) Marital Status and number of children
vii) Academic and professions with dates, name of institutions attended and degree/certificates obtained
viii) Working experience (positions held with dates and responsibilities with special achievement, if any)
ix) Present rank designation and salary
x) Names (with contact and mailing address) of three referees one of whom must be your current Head of Department.
Terms of Appointment
The terms of employment for these positions shall be stipulated in the appointment letters to be issued to successful candidates. Applications must be submitted to the address below on or before 23rd May, 2012
Note
It would be recalled that this same vacancy announcement was published in the Nigerian Daily Champion and the Sun Newspapers in the Month of June, 2010, therefore those who applied earlier and are still interested are free to reapply.
The Chairman, State Project Monitoring committee Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Block 5, State Secretariat Complex, Owerri-Imo State Nigeria.
