Administrative Assistant at American University of Nigeria

The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2003 by Nigeria's former Vice President His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar along with other local and international statesmen and academic leaders. The institution was conceived as Africa's first Development University. Its mission is to pioneer service learning and build leaders who will be prepared to tackle societal concerns. Located in Yola, Adamawa State, the University is a world-class career-oriented institution missioned to be an agent of change in the development of the region. AUN has a strong commitment to providing the skills and the leadership essential to solving the continent's critical social and economic problems. The university offers an American-style education modelled after the curriculum of American universities with corresponding approaches to teaching and students assessment. The first entering class of 124 students and 20 professors was enrolled in September 2005. The University started on temporary buildings at the AUN Academy located directly opposite the AUN campus. In seven years, AUN is fast becoming a model for other universities in Nigeria and West Africa.

The American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for an Administrative Assistant. This position is a local one open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria:

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Adamawa

Department: Bursary

Position Summary

• The Account Receivable Clerk handles specific tasks associated with tracking the payments that a business receives. Tasks may include posting details of transactions, keeping totals of accounts, monitoring the accounts to ensure that payments are up to date, reconciling billing vouchers and collections activities, sending reminders to overdue accounts. The position shall report directly to the Bursar.

Position Requirements

• Graduate in any of the social science or related business field.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and maintaining general ledgers
• Experience in completion of bookkeeping and office administration procedures, coursework combined with related financial and administrative experience.
• Must have a minimum of two years' experience in accounts receivable and proficiency in MS-Office and OPENERP a plus.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial and payroll information
• Confidentiality concerning financial files.
• The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

1. Be honest and trustworthy
2. Be respectful
3. Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
4. Be flexible
5. Demonstrate sound work ethics.

Remuneration

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

Application Closing Date

25th July, 2014.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their resumes, cover letters and references to: recruitment@aun.edu.ng before the closing date of this publication. The position being applied for should be the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status.