Finance Manager at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Ref. No: 3545573498
Location: Maiduguri

Job Summary

• Do you want to be a part of our Nigeria programme? We are looking for a new Finance Manager in our Maiduguri office.
• NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country.
• NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja. NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security; and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
• The purpose of the Finance Manager is to be responsible that the financial set up is according to NRC standard and to support programme/project implementation.

Job Description

• Ensure that country set up adhere to Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and auditor requirements
• Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines and procedures
• Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows
• Management of financial team
• Provide regular analysis and reports
• Implement anti-corruption policy
• Ensure that budgeting, accounting, year-end procedures and other financial processes take place in adherence to Financial Handbook, other NRC policies and donor and auditor requirements;
• Responsible for the development of the Master Support Budget and cost share allocations across donors;
• Training, development and internal “audits” of financial teams in all offices
• Implement and be the focal point of new financial tools in the country office
• Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures, follow recommendations on Audit, Controller and Compliance reports

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Financial Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile, act as a Team player
• Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of the context in northern Nigeria is desirable

Personal Qualities:

• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Handling insecure environments
• Coping with change
• Good sense of humour 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

We Offer

• Commencement: September 2017
• Duration: 12 months
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard.
• Level: Grade 9 in NRC grade structure
• Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent travels. Maiduguri is a non-family posting. Travel outside Maiduguri is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area. Recreational and social facilities are limited, and accommodation is modest. International staff members are required to live in joint accommodation.