Finance Manager
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INTERSOS is recruiting a Finance Manager in Maiduguri, Borno, on a contract basis. The role oversees mission accounting, budgeting, treasury, audits, donor reporting and financial compliance. Applicants need a BA/BSc/HND qualification and three years of experience.
- Contract role covering accounting, treasury, budgets, audits and donor reporting.
- Requires a BA/BSc/HND qualification and three years of experience.
- Based in Maiduguri, Borno, within a humanitarian nonprofit organisation.
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INTERSOS is recruiting a Finance Manager in Maiduguri, Borno, on a contract basis. The role oversees mission accounting, budgeting, treasury, audits, donor reporting and financial compliance. Applicants need a BA/BSc/HND qualification and three years of experience.
- Contract role covering accounting, treasury, budgets, audits and donor reporting.
- Requires a BA/BSc/HND qualification and three years of experience.
- Based in Maiduguri, Borno, within a humanitarian nonprofit organisation.
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- RequiredAvailability to work in MaiduguriThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
INTERSOS is an independent, no-profit organization which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in ...
Finance Manager
Job Type: Contract
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
3 years
Location: Borno
City
Maiduguri
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
General purpose of the position
Manage and supervise the economic and financial management of the mission (accounting, treasury, audit procedures, etc.) in compliance with legal obligations and INTERSOS standards and protocols in order to provide quality, reliable, and transparent information on the use and allocation of resources in the mission.
Main responsibilities and tasks
Accounting and budget
In case there is no Accounting Manager in the mission, they are responsible for quality and timely accounting for the whole mission, e.g. cash procedures, bank account transactions, receipts and supporting administrative and financial documents, electronic data entry, consolidation of overall mission accounting, grants, monthly closing process, bank reconciliation and documents, ensuring strict respect of deadlines and compliance with INTERSOS and donors' guidelines, financial standards and procedures
Is the technical reference for any financial management-related issue: budgeting, direct and indirect cost allocation, donors' financial reporting, tax compliance, statutory annual audit, and donors’ audit.
In collaboration with the Finance Coordinator, supports the preparation of the annual budget of the mission in line with financial and economic forecasts and INTERSOS applicable requirements (protocols, guidelines, SoPs…), ensuring the collaboration
Support the Project / Programme Manager in preparing no-cost extension and budget revision
Supervise the liquidity level of the mission (cash and bank) and report promptly cash-book discrepancies to the Country Finance Coordinator
Compliance
Is responsible for supporting the Country Finance Coordinator in monitoring the economic and financial KPIs of the mission.
Is responsible for the financial management of donor contracts preparing and verifying the adequacy of the information and documentation of financial reports (interim and final), and following up and analysing the needs for amendments. Ensure reporting requirements are met.
Assess the adequacy of supporting documentation for audit (both internal and external).
In case the Organogram does not foresee the Accounting Manager, coordinate and supervise the conduct of local audits relating to accounting, tax, labour, stock and asset management.
Guarantee the correct cost allocation to the grants by using the relevant templates of the protocols.
Liquidity
Verify the instalments’ release according to the contract and follow up in case of delays
Collaborate with Project/Program Managers in updating the Financial Plan
Administration
Process the payment, guaranteeing the timely monthly transfer of staff’s salaries
Supervise and process the payment of tax liabilities and social security
Supervise the archiving of supporting documents and the reception of the hard copies at the Country office level
People management
Responsible for ensuring the adequacy in terms of attitude and competence of the staff under his/her supervision by guaranteeing the correct application and effectiveness of the processes in which they are involved.
Required profile and experience
Education
Desirable degree in accounting, finance or business administration
Professional Experience
Minimum three years’ relevant work experience in Finance positions, preferably within INGOs
Professional Requirements
Essential solid accountancy training and experience; professional accounting qualification
Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel, finance DB, and internet)
Previous experience with UN donors desirable
Languages
English proficiency is essential
Personal requirements
People management and development
Service orientation
Results and quality orientation
Behavioural flexibility
Commitment to INTERSOS and humanitarian principles
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