INSO Country Administration Manager (CAM) at International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO)

Summary of the role:

The role of the Administration Manager will be to oversee and regulate the financial, administrative and logistical functioning of INSO Nigeria. S/he will ensure compliance with relevant mandatory controls arising from Donors, Federal Republic of Nigeria (Nigeria) and INSO. As a senior post, the Country Administration Manager will report directly to the INSO Director Nigeria and will be subject to training and supervision by INSO Finance Manager. S/he will supervise one Administration assistant, one regional assistant and two drivers. The post is based in Abuja, with travel to the provinces, and is offered on a one-year contract basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee daily accounting and financial management procedures including booking of expenses to QUICKBOOKS; maintenance of cashbooks; production and management supporting documents in accordance with relevant procedures; implementation and monitoring of internal controls; cash management, payroll management and FY audit files.
• Production of periodic financial and asset reporting as required under INSO, Donors or Nigeria policy,
• Ensure the application of all INSO, Donor or Nigeria requirements in relation to procurement processes, assets, stock management and disposal,
• Ensure the application of INSO and Nigeria requirements in the recruitment, training, employment, human resource, management and discipline/termination of all INSO employees,
• Oversee a technical support to Country Director and Safety Advisors in all administration, finance and logistic matters,
• Comply with local authorities in tax requirements. Is the focal point for all legal matters,
• Participate in the Senior Management Team and  strategy definition at the country level
• Manage the work and development of local team (about five) with finance and administrative functions

Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in either Business Administration or accounting,
• 5+ years’ work experience with an NGO
• Staff management  and security experience
• Knowledge of administrative and logistical processes
• Experience in liaising with other organisations and government officials
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Computer  literate, with good report writing and budget/financial management skills
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks.

Preferred Characteristics (Not mandatory, but advantageous. Please specify in cover letter):

• Master’s degree in Finance or Human Resources or  other relevant field
• Existing (relevant) local information networks and contacts.