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 position below:
Job Title: Finance Technical Assistant
Location: Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees.
We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
If you are one of those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Finance Assistant to join our team in Jos, Plateau State.
Responsibilities
Role and responsibilities:
The purpose of the Finance Technical Assistant is to operate daily financial tasks and support to Finance Officer, make sure implementing and complying with the financial system and procedures in line with the Financial Handbook and the other NRC policies.
Generic responsibilities
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines
Implement and comply with financial systems and procedures according to Financial Handbook and the other NRC policies
Record all cash movements and prepare cashbox reconciliations
Follow up on advances, clearances, and refunds
Prepare and arrange for bank withdrawals and transfers
Maintain the filing system for all financial and accounting documents
Monitor and update the finance tracker for timely processing and payments
Respect the financial calendar in terms of deadlines
Specific Responsibilities
Archiving, organizing and updating financial documents both in hard and soft as per NRC guidelines and Standards Operating Procedures
Ensure that all documents are properly placed, properly filed and labelled
Review the supporting documentation and other implementing documents, make necessary corrections as needed regarding project codes, budget ID, account number, and other financial information
Weekly and monthly cash counts for cash box with the supervisor
Ensure that all payment requests are properly documented, verified, and authorized before payments are made
Compile the monthly Cash Forecast of the Area office and share it with the Finance Officer
Timely cash payments and advance clearances
Prepare vouchers as requested
Conduct field visits to make direct payment to the NRC participants and stakeholders when required
Cash withdrawals from the bank when required
To review all payments submitted by the programme team and support and ensure all supporting documents are in a line with NRC and donor requirements
Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Critical interfaces:
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
Finance Officer of the Area Office
Program Manager
Area Manager
Finance Department in country
Logistics Team Lead
Human resources Officer
Programme staff
Qualifications
Experience in working in finance and/or accounting in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile context
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Creativity and willingness to try new things
A positive and collaborative attitude and willingness to work in a team
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Context / Specific skills, Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor in Economics / Business Administration / Accounting with specialized certification in Finance.
At least one (1) year relevant progressive experience
Previous work experience with a satisfactory performance in the same or similar functional area, preferably with INGOs
Experience from working with local financial institutions and tax authorities - preferable
Knowledge of accounting and financial systems
Experience with online banking and cash handling
Good knowledge of Agresso or similar
Good computer skills in MS word, Excel, PowerPoint and any accounting software
Good organization and adaptability about work and time schedule
Good at English, both written and verbal
Behavioral Competencies:
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioral competencies, and the 4 below are essential for this position:
Planning and delivering results
Working with people
Analyzing
Handling insecure environments
Performance Management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews: