The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Finance Coordinator
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Description
Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area level
Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
Prepare and submit reports and analysis
Ensure proper filing of all support documents
Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings
Management of support team
Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures
Support project staff in financial matters
Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area
Ensure reconciliation of all balance accounts on a monthly basis
Ensure proper filing of financial documents according to donor requirements
Following up and ensuring that advances are settled in a timely manner
Coordinate with field office and CO finance staff for scanning and archiving of financial documents
Ensure that all costs are booked into Agresso on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Adequate supervision of 1finance officer and 2 finance assistants
Coordinate weekly meetings between finance staff for information sharing
Ensure that staff salaries are properly recorded in Agresso accordi ng to budgetary allocations.
Follow-up on cash projections and cash availability for program activities
Ensuring that all payment vouchers are properly stamped @PAID@ before filing.
Performing and following up on any other duties assigned by line manager
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Finance Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
University Degree in Accounting, Management Science, Social Science or any other relevant field
Advanced degree would be an additional advantage
Membership of a professional body e.g ICAN, ACCA, ANAN Is desirable
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Significant experience in Finance in an NGO setting
Contextual knowledge of north east Nigeria (Borno State) preferred.
Strong communication, coordination and representational skills.
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English & Hausa, both written and verbal
Valid driver’s license/ National means of Identification
Personal qualification:
Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Highest standards of ethics and integrity
Communicating with impact and respect
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable
We Offer
Commencement: 25th May 2017
Contract period: 31 December 2017 (with possibility of extension)
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State
Application Closing Date
21st April, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate can submit their application letters and updated CV's to: [email protected]
Note
The title of the position (Finance Coordinator) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any application submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
Shortlisting will be done on a roll in basis, candidates are advised to apply on time
The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position.