Finance Technical Assistant at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Ref. nr.: 4104912804
Locations: Gwoza/Pulka, Borno, Adamawa
Full or part time: Full Time
Contract Start date: 01/09/2019
End date: 31/12/2019

Job Descriptions

• NRC is looking for a Finance Technical Assistant for our Field office in Gwoza/Pulka, Adamawa State, Northern Nigeria. The purpose of the Finance Technical Assistant is to support programme activities in Gwoza/Pulka
• The Finance Technical Assistant reports to the Finance Officer.
• Take day to day responsibility of managing petty cash and cash box.
• Take day to day responsibility of managing cheque payments.
• Maintain up to date records, project accounts on the system to ensure that timely, accurate and appropriate information is available and reported.
• Preparation of payment vouchers for cash and cheques and ensure timely settlement of all undisputed invoices.
• assist the finance officer to perform cash and bank reconciliation.
• Ensure daily, weekly, monthly and periodic cash count is done
• Assist Finance officer in tracking advance and ensure that clearance of advance is done on time.
• Ensure that all support documents are complete and accurate before the financial transaction is done.

Qualifications

• Preferably a degree in Finance, Economics or any other related Course
• Ability to work as a member of the team
• Previous (2yrs) experience working in an accounting department (preferably NGO)
• ICAN, ANAN, ACCA is an added advantage
• Microsoft Office Application
• Knowledge of Local Language (Hausa, Kanuri)

Education field:

• Finance / Economics

Education level:

• College / University, Bachelor's degree

Miscellaneous info:

• Travel: Some travelling must be expected

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.

Language:

• Hausa
• English

We Offer

• Commencement: ASAP/September 2019
• Duration: 4 months (One yearrenewal)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions. Grade level 4, Step 1
• Duty station: Gwoza/Pulka, with occasional travels. Travel outside Gwoza/Pulka is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
• Approved health certficate will be requested before contract start.