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 with Finance experience with International Humanitarian organization, and are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee or project participants. If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for we will like to hear from you. NRC is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate persons with finance experience with an INGO to join our Finance team. the position is based in Abuja. The Finance Officer Nigeria Abuja is responsible for the day to day implementation of the support functions.
- Maintenance of the internal control system which ensures that vouchers processed are
matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and travel claims, are duly
processed. - Ensure that staff advances, returns and claims conform to NRC standards and laid down policy
before approval is made. - Establish a good tracking system for advances and ensure that clearance of advances is done
on time. - Proper control, archiving and filing of all supporting documents related to payments for
projects and Field Offices - Ensure timely corrective actions on un-posted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget
check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers. - Post all Country Office payments and ensure that correct coding of expenditure on all
payment Vouchers, Purchase Orders and Purchase Requests is done. - Ensure monthly financial documents from the Country Office are scanned and archived in
O365 as per guidelines given in the SSD manual and shared with the Country Office - Assign duties, supervise, train and appraise the Finance Assistant when applicable
- Responsible for preparation and remittance of monthly taxes deducted from staff, suppliers
and consultants on time to relevant authorities. - Contribute in the design, development and implementation of the financial management
policies, procedures and practices - Support the Finance Manager in audit preparations and close outs
- Ensure that all cash and bank payments are processed on time, fully approved and with high
quality supporting documentation - Ensure daily and weekly cash counts are done for the area office and prepare the monthly
reconciliation of the bank and cash accounts - Cover for the Finance Coordinator during absences
- Good skills in Excel and Word
- Good knowledge of accounting packages; preferably Agresso
- Good knowledge to initiate the revision of finance SOPs
- Good knowledge of the North – Eastern Nigeria context
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar position preferably with an NGO
- Minimum of University degree in related field
- Member of any professional accounting body is an added advantage.
- Highest standard of ethics and integrity
- Ability to work in insecure environments
- Good communication skills
What’s in it for you?
Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
Learn on the job: NRC's collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.
Additional Information:
Duty Stations: Abuja, Nigeria
Duration of contract: 12 Months (Renewable)
Grade Level: Grade 5 in NRC's grading structure
Reporting line: Finance Manager
This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Female candidate is strongly advised to apply.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.