Senior Finance Officer - Humanitarian Program at Mercy Corps

Working in the Northeast under the umbrella of the humanitarian response, the Senior Finance Officer under the direction of the Program Coordination and support of the Finance Manager in Abuja, will assist in the processing and recording of payment transactions in timely and accurate manner as well as provide financial review and support to the programs. This position requires travel within the Northeast of Nigeria for support to programs as well as Abuja for coordination on finances.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Five or more years of bookkeeping, accounting and finance. Experience in development sector is preferable. 
• A degree in accounting or a relevant business field is required. 
• Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel is a must.
• Accuracy in the processing of cash transactions, mathematical aptitude and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• Management of staff  is highly of added value
• Fluency in Hausa language is needed