Finance Officer

Aug 22, 2018

Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job Description

Daily supervision of finance assistants
On a monthly basis Ensure all deductions are timely remitted to statutory authority according to the provision of the law.
Collaborate with the financial institutions to ensure that queries related to payments are timely resolved (return payments, under/over payments of staff, suppliers and contractors incorrect account details etc)
Follow up to ensure prompt processing of daily vendor payments and Ensure that all supporting documents are complete and accurate before payment is done.
Ensure that all supporting documents are complete and accurate before payment is done.
Verify that all transactions have complete supporting documents and ensure that all costs are timely booked into Agresso on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Establish a good tracking system for advances and ensure that clearance of advances is done on time.
Ensure that weekly, monthly finance reports are prepared on time.
Reconciliation of NRC bank accounts and cash boxes
Support to ensure month end closure is completed according to the timeline provided in the finance handbook
Support the Finance Coordinator facilitate monthly BVA meetings, Project summary and spending plans

Qualifications

Experience from working as a Finance officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
Good knowledge of accounting packages; preferably Agresso
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar position preferably with an NGO
Minimum of University degree in related field
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Fluency in English and Hausa

Personal qualities

Handling insecure environment
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect
A good sense of humour is an asset
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

We Offer

Commencement: September 2018
Duration: 4 months (Renewable)
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.
Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent travels. Travel outside Maiduguri is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.

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