Finance Technical Assistant at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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: Monguno, Borno
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.
• In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.
• We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.
• If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Finance Technical Assistant to join our team in Monguno, Borno State. You will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of support functions within the NRC framework in Monguno field office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper cash management, payment processes, and financial procedures in compliance with the Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor requirements, and local authorities.
• Maintain daily cash counts.
• Post transactions daily.
• Process payments in a timely manner.
• Manage bank transactions in line with NRC policies.
• Post income and cost into bank cash boxes daily.
• Act as the focal point between the Area Office and Field Office for funds transfer requests and other bank payments.
• Ensure timely clearance of the field office cash box.
• Release payments to contractors and other parties according to contract agreements and NRC procedures.
• Implement control measures to prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement before processing payments.
• Maintain accurate records of Field Office and bank details.
• Safeguard office cash.
• Scan and archive financial documentation as per SSDi guidelines for the Field Office on a weekly and monthly basis.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 2 years working experience in related field.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and booking keeping.
• Good organisational skills.
• Experience from working as a Support Function Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2023.