Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 24 Sep 2019
INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.
Terms of reference
Job Title: Country Finance Coordinator
Code: SR-49-1056
Duty station: 50% Maiduguri and 50% Abuja
Starting date: 30/09/2019
Contract duration: 12 months
Reporting to: Head of Mission
Supervision of: 1 international staff and 3 national staff
Dependents: no
Main responsibilities and tasks
The Country Finance Coordinator is responsible for the proper technical performance of all accounting-financial activities of the mission and its projects. He/she ensures the correct and effective management of financial resources, in accordance with the Organization procedures, and is responsible to:
Ensure compliance with INTERSOS and donors' procedures.
Manage country and project accounting and coordinate administrative personnel.
Assume responsibility for cash account administration, ensuring conformity to existing procedures; shortages or thefts must be reported, bearing the joint signature of both the Country Finance Officer and the Head of Mission
Update the economic and financial status of the mission and related-projects, in terms of expenses, appropriations, available cash and liquidity (Prima Nota)
Carry out a monthly update of the Global Management of the mission under the coordination of the Regional Finance Officer
Provide support to the Head of Mission in drafting new projects
Check Bank accounts of the mission and provide the Regional Finance Officer with monthly Bank Statements and Bank reconciliations
Check the interim and final financial reports and submit them to the Project Manager and Head of Mission for approval (with the support of the Regional Finance Officer)
Assume responsibility for local personnel register
Ensure the proper execution of goods, works and services procurement processes and their conformity to INTERSOS and donors' procedures
Be responsible for mission administrative-accounting documents and all finished project documentation (with the support and overall responsibility of the Regional Finance Officer)
Required profile and experience
Education
- Advanced university degree from a recognized academic institution in one or more of the following areas is preferable: Finance Management, Business Administration, Management, International Economics, International Development, Contract/Commercial Law.
Professional Experience
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience at national and international level, working as admin-finance officer also in humanitarian field locations
Proven experience with different donor finance compliance and reporting (e.g.: ECHO, OFDA, UNHCR, WFP)
Professional Requirements
- Good computer skills, especially MS Office / Excel
Languages
Fluency in English is required
French and Italian are an asset
Personal Requirements
Ability to live in contexts with volatile security
Team Player
How to apply:
HOW TO APPLY:
For further information and to apply, follow the link below:
In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “**SR-49-1056 - Country Finance Coordinator - Nigeria**”.
Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.