Finance Manager

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Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) is hiring a Finance Manager for its Nigeria operations, with three openings based in Maiduguri (Borno), Katsina, and Gusau (Zamfara). The role focuses on financial and budget management, team supervision, donor compliance, and payroll support across base-level finance activities.

• Three openings across Maiduguri, Katsina, and Gusau
• Contract employment type with field-based responsibilities
• Focus on financial management, budget monitoring, and donor compliance
• Requires team management, appraisals, and capacity building
• Posted Aug 20, 2026 on Jobzilla Nigeria

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Finance Manager at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) - 3 Openings ⏲ Aug 20, 2026, 12:09 PM ⋕ View all Banking & Financial Services jobs Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. PUI has been operating in Nigeria since 2016, initially establishing its presence in Borno State with a field office in Maiduguri. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Finance Manager Locations: Maiduguri - Borno, Katsina, and Gusau - Zamfara Employment Type: Contract General Objective The Area Finance Manager (FM) works with the Area/Filed Coordinator & Finance Coordinator to ensure the effective financial management of the Base , in compliance with the PUI policies & procedures, donors procedures and applicable National and local regulations. Responsibilities: and Tasks Team management: Identify training and development needs and support professional growth of team members. Provide training to the Finance staff and build their capacities Conduct appraisals every six months for the staffs under his/her supervision Solve team conflicts, if any occurs among the bases team Ensure compliance with PUI policies, procedures, and code of conduct within the team. Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback and coaching. Plan and organize the workload of the finance team to ensure timely and quality delivery of tasks. Ensure that the staff under supervision respect the PUI’s Internal Staff Regulation Ensure effective communication and coordination within the base finance team and with other departments. Support the staff under his/her direct management in the fulfilment of their duties Manage leave planning and attendance of staff under direct supervision. Ensure team building among his/her team Promote a positive, respectful, and collaborative working environment. Participate in the recruitment process of the staffs under his/her direct supervision. Financial Management: Ensure proper follow-up of vendor payments and disbursements and participate in vendor account reconciliation in coordination with the logistics and relevant departments. Review financial documents and transactions to ensure compliance with PUI procedures and donor requirements. Ensure the proper implementation and use of financial, accounting, and budget management tools and procedures, including accounting records, SAGA, budget follow-up (FFU), OFU, LFU, budget projections, cash forecasts, cash management, and cash security. In coordination with the HR department, verify the accuracy of payroll-related financial data and ensure timely payroll Payment processing. In collaboration with the Finance Coordinator, develop and improve financial management tools and reporting mechanisms. Conduct regular financial checks and controls to identify and mitigate financial risks. Provide technical support and guidance to base finance team on financial procedures and tools. Support the implementation of donor financial compliance requirements: and recommendations from audits. Budget Management: Participate in grant closure processes by ensuring all financial commitments and expenditures are accurately reflected. Ensure accurate forecasting of expenditures in coordination with Programme Managers and support departments in the OFU & LFU for the base. Providing base level budget follow-up, monitoring, and analysis to Field Coordinator. Monitor budget consumption rates and alert management to potential over- or under-spending. Provide budget-related guidance and support to programme and support teams in the base. Participate in monthly budget monitoring meetings by identifying variances, highlighting risks, and proposing corrective actions to the Field Coordinator and the budget holders at each base. Ensure the allocation table is updated regularly in collaboration with the HR and Logistics departments. Support the preparation and revision of budget forecasts when ever needed for a budget amendment. Ensure timely updating of field commitments in the Financial Follow-Up (FFU) based on approved purchase requests and purchase orders. Verify the correct allocation of expenses to projects, budget lines, and cost centres or accounting codes. Contribute to cost optimization initiatives through effective budget tracking and expenditure analysis. Accounting Management: Ensure that all accounting documents are complete, properly authorized, archived and filed in accordance with PUI procedures. Ensure that financial and accounting archives are maintained in compliance with PUI procedures and donor requirements. Support the preparation of accounting documents and schedules required and be Base focal person for internal and external audits. Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts, cash balances, advances. Be responsible for the reconciliation of all cashbooks of his/her base and ensure discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly. Ensure that accounting entries are recorded accurately and in compliance with internal rules and procedures and submitted to the Deputy Finance Coordinator according to the agreed schedule. Supervise bookkeeping activities of the base and ensure that cash balances and bank accounts are fully supported by appropriate documentation at all times. Supervise the Base Finance Officer in maintaining and updating cashbooks of base. Review on weekly bases the accounting entries for accuracy, completeness, and proper budget allocation before validation the base accountancy. Identify accounting discrepancies and propose corrective actions to the Deputy Finance Coordinator. Monitor outstanding advances and ensure timely justification and clearance. Ensure compliance with PUI accounting procedures, donor regulations, and local statutory requirements. Ensure monthly accounting closures are completed within established deadlines. Cash Management: Monitor cash balances to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational requirements. Ensure timely reconciliation of cash balances with accounting records and cashbooks. Supervise and verify weekly and monthly cash counts, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation. Report any cash discrepancies, losses, or irregularities immediately to the Field Coordinator and Finance Coordinator. Ensure compliance with PUI cash movement and management procedures and internal control requirements. Monitor cash advances and ensure timely justification and clearance of outstanding advances. Ensure the security and proper safeguarding of cash held the base. Coordinate with Finance Coordinator in monitoring cash flow, fund transfers, and disbursements to base. Support the implementation of measures to mitigate cash-related risks and strengthen internal controls. Verify that all cash transactions are properly authorized, supported, and recorded. Training the non finance colleagues on the proper usage of cash advances and cash management Provide the Finance Coordinator with bi-weekly cash forecasts based on budget forecasts, procurement plans, and operational needs. Archiving Management: Ensure that all financial, accounting, payroll, banking, procurement, and contractual documents are properly archived in accordance with PUI procedures and donor requirements. Monitor and ensure that the base maintain complete and up-to-date electronic financial archives on the shared drive, conducting regular reviews to verify the timely uploading, accuracy, and completeness of supporting documentation Ensure that archiving practices comply with donor retention requirements: and national legal obligations. Ensure the security, confidentiality, and accessibility of archived documents. Facilitate the retrieval of archived documents required for audits, donor verifications, management reviews, and external inspections. Supervise the archiving process at base level and provide guidance to finance staff on archiving standards and procedures. Ensure that supporting documents are complete, properly authorized, and filed in a timely manner. Ensure that monthly accounting packages and supporting documents are archived according to established procedures and deadlines. Report any missing, incomplete, or non-compliant documentation to the Field Coordinator and Finance Coordinator and follow up on corrective actions. Maintain an updated archive inventory and document tracking system. Internal Communication: Facilitate the sharing of financial information necessary for base level decision-making and operational planning. Report technical issues, concerns, and operational challenges to the Field Coordinator and Finance Coordinator in a timely manner. Participate actively in base coordination and base management meetings to provide financial updates and recommendations. Organizing regular weekly meetings with base finance team members Provide financial advice and support to programme and support departments when required. Maintain regular communication with base finance team to ensure timely collection and dissemination of financial information. Ensure that financial information is communicated effectively between the various departments at base level. Promote effective communication and collaboration between the Base Finance Department and other departments. Ensure that relevant financial procedures, guidelines, and updates are communicated to concerned staff. Escalate significant financial risks, compliance issues, or irregularities to Field Coordinator and Finance Coordinator. Priorities of the department Timely submission of accurate and complete monthly accountancy to coordination. Submission of updated OFUs & LFUs of base to coordination Mandatory Requirements: Education: degree: University Master`s Degree in Finance or Accounting or MBA Finance, ICAN Computer skills: Good knowledge of the MS office software including Word, Outlook. Excellent in Excel. Work experience: Minimum of 5 years experience: in a similar position (INGOs/NGOs) Knowledge and skills: Good analytical and writing skills. Good management capacities and team leadership spirit Language skills: Fluent in English, good knowledge of Hausa is an asset Other: Good management and pedagogical skills Knowledge of humanitarian actors Good knowledge of institutional donor (ECHO, UN agencies, etc.) procedures and financial guidelines Excellent communication and diplomacy skills to manage relationship in potentially tense situations Good skills in reports and contracts redaction Assets Interests: Strong motivation to help people in need Understanding of the political situation in the area Transversals skills: Able to take initiative to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work Conflict resolution and diplomacy experience: Able to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself; Able to analyze and suggest improvement Well organized Autonomous, neutral, hard worker Able to manage stress and pressure. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Note : The tasks and responsibilities: defined in the job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs. Application Deadline: 30th August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Borno State and 4 other locations Borno State , Katsina State , Zamfara State , Maiduguri , Gusau Finance Manager job vacancies in Nigeria