Finance Officer at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

NRC is therefore seeking a Finance Officer for the NRC Field Office in Maiduguri, Nigeria for 2015. The Finance Officer reports to the Area Manager.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Implement financial systems and procedures according to Financial Handbook and other NRC policies at office level
• Prepare bank accounts and cashbox reconciliations
• Verify that vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment
• Ensure timely payment of staff salaries, contractors, suppliers and other expenditures
• Ensure sufficient cash in the bank and in the cash boxes
• Prepare monthly financial reports and send all relevant documents to country office
• Ensure filing of all financial documents according to NRC standards
• Supervise, train and develop financial staff
• Support project staff in financial matters

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience from working with finance management in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Relevant university degree, preferably business administration/financial management, or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Managing resources to optimize results
• High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages

Personal qualification

• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Communicating with impact and respect
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

We offer

• Commencement: As soon as possible
• Contract period: 31st December 2015 (with possibility of extension)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
• Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State