Senior Finance Officer, Nigeria at Translators without Borders (TWB)

The role

The Finance Officer is responsible for providing financial support to the Nigeria program and to the wider TWB crisis team to ensure the effective financial management of all funds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation, implementation and monitoring of budgets including the provision of rolling forecasts for the Nigeria and global crisis response programs
• At local level oversee all Financial Accounting matters, including maintenance of the general ledger, balance sheet, receipts, payments and payroll requirements
• Manage the short-term cash flow requirements of the program, liaising with the Head of Finance & Admin to facilitate cash transfers, top up requests etc. 
• Monitor and report on the effects of exchange rate fluctuations between local and contract currencies
• Oversee the financial management of partner contracts, ensuring the partner complies with the obligations of the ‘Head Contract’
• Support the global finance manager in the production of the monthly finance information (including but not limited to Budget versus Actual spending reports and forecasts, Reconciliation reports including Balance Sheet, Petty Cash, together with appropriate financial/contract variance and risk reporting for the Nigeria and global crisis response programs
• Ensure that the program delivers and accounts for all activities in accordance with National, Regional and Local taxation requirements 
• Assist the Country Director in ensuring that the Country is compliant with all statutory legislation, particularly with regard to company registration
• Ensure a high level of financial control is in place across all activities (in all Nigeria and crisis response programs locations), including the development and maintenance of financial policies and procedures (tailored to the local context) to ensure compliance with Statutory, Donor and TWB requirements
• Ensure transparent accounting and systems are developed and implemented in accordance with contract and organizational requirements
• Facilitate and provide support to all donor and internal audits in coordination with the Country Directors, crisis response leadership team & Head of Finance 
• Develop and implement new/improved financial procedures and processes as agreed with the Head of Finance & Admin
• Any other duties in support of a smooth and efficient program office. 

Please note that these roles and responsibilities are approximate and may change over time.

Essential Experience 

• At least 4 years professional work experience in finance, ideally in an NGO or other international agency 
• Experience of financial reporting to a range of external donors / multi-donor grants
• Experience of reporting and monitoring to tight deadlines

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Effective financial management skills
• Knowledge of finance systems and procedures 
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of institutional donor requirements
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills including Excel. QuickBooks experience a plus
• Good working English. Kanuri or Hausa language a plus

Essential Aptitude

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, be proactive and offer a solution-oriented approach
• Determined and committed to high quality standards with attention to detail
• Ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure
• Self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• Disciplined and with strong sense of accountability
• Interest in and commitment to TWB’s humanitarian mandate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting