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 Officer to join our team in Yola, Adamawa State.

Qualifications

Competencies

Generic professional competencies:

Experience from working as a Finance officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Fluency in English and Hausa

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Good skills in Excel and Word
Good knowledge of accounting packages; preferably Agresso
Good knowledge to initiate finance SOPs
Good knowledge of the North – Eastern Nigeria context
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar position preferably with an NGO
Minimum of University degree in related field

Behavioral competencies

Handling insecure environment
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect

Responsibilities

Role and responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
Implement delegated 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

Specific responsibilities

Daily supervision of finance assistants
Reconciliation of NRC bank accounts and cash boxes
Establish a good tracking system for advances and ensure that clearance of advances is done on time.
Ensure that weekly, monthly finance reports are prepared on time.
Daily verification of POs, PRs Bid Analysis, per diem claim and other documents within the finance officer threshold
Verify that all transactions have complete supporting documents and ensure that all costs are timely booked into Agresso on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Support to ensure month end closure is completed according to the timeline provided in the finance handbook
Support to verify the monthly National Staff Payroll and posting
Follow up to ensure prompt processing of daily vendor payments and Ensure that all supporting documents are complete and accurate before payment is done.
Ensure that all supporting documents are complete and accurate before payment is done.
Travel to field sub-field office to monitor and support the finance assistants
On a monthly basis Ensure all deductions are timely remitted to statutory authority according to the provision of the law.
Collaborate with the financial institutions to ensure that queries related to payments are timely resolved (return payments, under/over payments of staff, suppliers and contractors incorrect account details etc)
Support the Finance Coordinator facilitate monthly BVA meetings, Project summary and spending plans
Facilitate daily cash counts and safeguard of cash in the office.
Facilitate audit activities
Perform other related tasks that will be assigned by line manager

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience working in a humanitarian context?	This question assesses your background and relevance to the role in a humanitarian organization.	Highlight specific examples and roles that relate to humanitarian finance.
How do you prioritize tasks when faced with tight deadlines?	This question evaluates your planning and organizational skills under pressure.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What measures do you take to ensure accuracy in financial reporting?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to adapt to a sudden change in a project you were managing.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a conflict within your team regarding financial procedures?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.