Finance Coordinator Nigeria Jos

Finance & Economy

Overview

Join NRC as a Finance Coordinator to manage financial operations in Jos.

You have:

• Experience working as a Finance Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
• BSc Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position's responsibilities
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Good knowledge of the area and context of Adamawa State
• Good communication skills
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage
• Experience with capacity building of staff and training
• Handling insecure environments
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Planning and delivering results
• Managing performance and development
• Analysing
• Empowering and building trust

Contract

This is a Professional contract (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract (NRC) contracts.

These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.

If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Finance Coordinator to join our team in Jos, Plateau State Nigeria.

Qualifications

Professional Competencies

These skills, knowledge, and experience are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies:

• Experience working as a Finance Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
• BSc Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Good knowledge of the area and context of Adamawa State
• Good communication skills
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage
• Experience with start-up, exit, or similar
• Experience with capacity building of staff and training

Behavioural competencies

These personal qualities influence how successful people are in their jobs. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies and the following are essential for this position:

• Handling insecure environments
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Planning and delivering results
• Managing performance and development
• Analysing
• Empowering and building trust

Performance Management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, by the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

• The Job Description
• The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan
• The Competency framework

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

• Support Manager
• AM, and CC Coordinators
• Finance Manager & Finance Coordinators at CO
• Other CO support staff

Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities The purpose of a Finance Coordinator is to implement delegated areas of responsibility.

Generic Responsibilities 1. Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area level 2. Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines, and donor requirements 3. Prepare and submit reports and analysis 4. Ensure proper filing of all supporting documents 5. Support line managers in procedures and required support team pieces of training 6. Management of the finance team 7. Ensure that the accounting, monitoring, and reporting are according to the procedure 8. Support project staff in financial matters 9. Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area 10. Ensure the development and implementation of financial systems and procedures

Specific Responsibilities • Ensure that area office setup adheres to global and local Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and audit requirements • Training of budget holders and staff with financial responsibilities on budget preparation and budget monitoring • Updating the Area Office shared costs spending plans monthly • Ensure that all the relevant staff know how to use Agresso Accelerator and can load reports from Agresso • Verify that vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment and check expenses related to particular grants by verifying PR/PO • Represent finance and participating in the bid committee • Ensure supporting documentation is secured both online and in hard copy • Liaise with the country finance office to ensure timely payment of staff salary, supplier payments, other expenditures, and fund requests for the area office • Support the AM and Support Manager to prepare, review, and monitor the shared cost and master budget for the area office • Support in the training and implementation of the anti-corruption policy • Develop the monthly Budget vs. actual reporting for project managers • Ensure accurate and verified postings at the field level • Assist the Area Manager and budget holders in budget preparation • Develop, finalize, and update the area master support budget regularly • Build the capacity of staff as supervised and make sure delegation of roles and responsibilities is clear at the finance department • Undertake proposal and grant application reviews to assess compliance with NRC and donor guidelines • Participate in the grants Opening meetings and closure of projects • Other duties as assigned by the line manager

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