Senior Accountant, Assistant to the National Director at SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria

Vacancies: Senior Accountant, Assistant to the National Director

Established in 1949, SOS Children’s Villages is a dynamic social development organisation working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children without parental care and those who are at risk of losing parental care. SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation that provides support and guidance to SOS member associations in 133 countries and territories worldwide. Since 1973, working throughout the country, SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria is in the process of recruiting dynamic individuals to guide and support the work with individual families participating in our programme in various locations.

Position: Senior Accountant: (Lagos)

Profile

• A degree in Management, Finance or Accounting
• At least five (5) years’ experience in Finance and Accounting
• Knowledge of MS office Word. Excel PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of “Dynamics Navision is a plus.

Position: Assistant to the National Director (Lagos)

Profile

• A degree (or equivalent) in development studies, social work, public administration, social sciences or other relevant subject
• At least 3 years’ experience in community development or social services,
• An understanding of relevant social development issues
• Excellent command of the English language and good verbal and written communication skills,
• Basic computer skins (windows, word, excel)

We offer

A competitive salary & benefits package. in accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

Method of Application

If you are interested in any of these positions, please send your application (detailed CV and motivation letter) along with three traceable references to:

The National Director,

SOS Children’s Villages, Nigeria,

35 Ogunmefun Street, Pedro-Palmgrove, Lagos

P.O. Box 660 Shomolu Lagos-Nigeria

Email address: recruitment@sosvillages-nigeria.org

Closing date: 22^nd November, 2011

Note: Please state the position and preferred location as the subject of your mail.