Finance Officer at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) at Jobgam

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JOB TITLE: Finance OfficerJOB LOCATION:AbujaJob DetailsADVERTISEMENT

• 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 and passionate Finance officer to join our team in Abuja, Federal Capital.
• The Finance Officer will support the day to day implementation of the support functions responsibilities.

ResponsibilitiesGeneric responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implement delegated support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Ensure proper filing of supporting documentation
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
• Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedure
• Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area office
• Maintenance of the internal control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and travel claims, are duly processed.
• Ensure that staff advances, returns and claims conform to NRC standards and laid down policy before approval is made.
• Establish a good tracking system for advances and ensure that clearance of advances is done on time.
• Proper control, archiving and filing of all supporting documents related to payments for projects and Field Offices
• Ensure timely corrective actions on un-posted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers.
• Post all Country Office payments and ensure that correct coding of expenditure on all payment Vouchers, Purchase Orders and Purchase Requests is done.
• Ensure monthly financial documents from the Country Office are scanned and archived in O365 as per guidelines given in the SSD manual and shared with the Country Office
• Responsible for preparation and remittance of monthly taxes deducted from staff, suppliers and consultants on time to relevant authorities.
• Contribute in the design, development and implementation of the financial management policies, procedures and practices
• Support the Finance Manager in audit preparations and close outs
• Ensure that all cash and bank payments are processed on time, fully approved and with high quality supporting documentation
• Ensure daily and weekly cash counts are done for the area office and prepare the monthly reconciliation of the bank and cash accounts
• Cover for the Finance Coordinator during absences

Other

• Contribute towards populating and updating the Transaction Checklist and Reconciliation of Deliverables reports on the NG Abuja Compliance Folder for the area office transactions.
• Be the focal point person for communication between NRC and the Stanbic Bank

Qualifications

• Minimum of University degree in related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar position preferably with an NGO
• Member of any professional accounting body is an added advantage.
• Good skills in Excel and Word
• Good knowledge of accounting packages; preferably Agresso
• Good knowledge to initiate the revision of finance SOPs
• Good knowledge of the North – Eastern & Central Nigeria context

What’s in it for you?Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:

• At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
• Learn on the job: NRC’s collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.

How To ApplyTo apply for the ongoing Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) job recruitment, visit the jobAPPLICATION PORTALto submit your application!Note

• This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only
• We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.
• Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.

Deadline: January 31, 2025

Job Info:

• Company: Jobgam
• Position: Finance Officer at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
• Work Location: Abuja
• Country: NG

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