Finance Technical Assistant at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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 developmnt 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, passionate Finance Technical Assistant to join our team in Yola, Adamawa State.

Role and responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC policies,tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
• Promote and share ideas for improvement.
• Perform according to the work and development plan Specific responsibilities.
• Organize and update financialdocuments both in soft and hard copies.
• Ensure Finance documents are stamped accordingly.
• Ensure that all the financial documentsare properly placed.
• Managing the soft and hard archivefilling.
• Providing supporting documents for audit purposes.
• Proper coding of all financial files.
• Scanning of supporting documents according to SSD guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by the line manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies

Generic professional competencies:

• Proficiency in the use of MS office software and email.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Well organized, efficient, hard-working, and proactive.
• Excellent attentionto detail.

Context/Specific skills,knowledge, and experience:

• Knowledge of Finance practices, particularly familiarity with financial files.
• Previous experience with administrative and clerical work.
• Understanding of NGO work and familiarity with NGO working environments.
• Highly ethical approach to handling sensitivefinancial information.

Behavioral competencies

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results.
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect