Finance Technical Assistant - Roving at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
• Performs any other duty as reasonably requested by the Finance Coordinator/Manager

Specific Responsibilities

• Prepare day to day financial transactions
• Verify post backs for Agresso import
• Establish a good system of advances management
• Management of bank and cash transactions
• Facilitate cash counts and safeguard of cash in the office.
• Facilitate audit activities

Qualifications

• Experience from working as a Support Function Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous (2yrs) experience working in an accounting department (preferably NGO)
• Preferably Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent
• Ability to work as a member of the team
• Willingness to be flexible and respond in a timely manner to support colleague when need arise.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Some knowledge of English and ability to work under pressure
• Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
• Good IT skills and confidence in Excel and Word
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good in oral and written English
• Good knowledge of the Nigeria country context
• Personal qualification
• High level of honesty, integrity and transparency.
• Ability to interact with National and International staff.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately to meet deadline.
• 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: ASAP
• Contract period: 6 months (with possibility of extension)
• Contract Type:   Full time (Working Days - 5 days per week)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
• Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State