VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF ACCOUNTANT AT ABIDJAN-LAGOS CORRIDOR ORGANIZATION.

The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization, to recruit for its Executive Secretariat based in Contonou in the Republic of Benin, a qualified staff among the nationals of the member countries. Cole d’Ivore, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria, to fill the following position:

Position:                              CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

Place of Work:                  ALCO Executive Secretariat /Cotonou-Benin

Contract Duration:          one (1) year renewable

Working languages:       French and English

Date of assumption of duty:       November, 2014

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Administration and Finance (DAF), the incumbent will assist the latter in financial responsibilities. The incumbent will supervise the accounting team of 04 accountants and manage accounting activities

I-REQUIRED PROFILE AND QUALIFICATION:

·         Holder of at least a Master’s degree in accounting and financial management

·         A minimum of 5 years experience in financial management with at least 2 years in supervision of an accounting team

·         At least 2 years experience in accounting and financial management of development projects or international institutions funded by bilateral and multinalateral donors

·         Have sound knowledge of at least one accounting software

·         Possess good knowledge of Microsoft software (Excel, Word, Powerpoint and others)

·         Should have good command of English and French (spoken comprehension and written)

II-REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

·         Letter of motivation and wage claim

·         Curriculum vitae

·         Copies of certificates and work testimonials

Interested candidates must send their sealed applications with the title of the position boldly written on the envelope or send by email not later than 31 October 2014. At 09 O’Clock (GMT+1) to the following address:

Mr. Idrissa KONE,

Executive Secretary, ALCO;

Immeuble Alapini Rue 234 Camp Guezo;

02 BP 2302 Cotonou,

Tel: +229 21 31 35 79/ 21 31 35 91:

Fax: +2290 21 31 36 52:

e-mail: recruitment@corridor-sida.org

the terms of reference of this position can be viewed on the Abidjan-lagos Corridor Organization’s website: www.corridor-sida.org or www.corridor-aids.org.