Finance Assistant at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Location: Damaturu, Yobe

The Position

• To receive directives from finance officer and provide assistance to finance officer in term general posting, Document review, petty cash management ETC.
• Supports finance officer in preparation of financial statements and maintenance of cash controls.
• Works within the financial procedures of DRC, municipal policies and procedures and in compliance with all national acts and legislation.
• The Finance Assistant supports the Finance Officer with reports for senior management in country.

Key Requirements
Essential:

• University degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce/Business Administration.
• At least 2-3 years’ work experience in field of finance/accounting/book keeping in an NGO or the commercial sector.
• Hands-on experience/skills in MS Excel (experience in working with formulas)
• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, proactive and able to accomplish set deadlines.
• Willing to meet deadlines with minimum supervision
• Autonomous and ready to take initiative to improve within her/his area of responsibility
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in local spoken languages.
• Good communication and teamwork spirit.

Salary and Conditions
In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment:

• Availability: ASAP
• The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.