Job Description
<p>Job Description</p><p>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.</p><p><br>We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.<br>If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Experienced Finance Technical Assistant to join our team in Yola, Adamawa State.</p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 96px;"><li><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.</span></span><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 0px;"><li class="ortl-align-start"><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a finance or accounting role, preferably within an NGO environment.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-start"><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Good understanding of financial procedures, cash management, and banking operations.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-start"><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Proficiency in financial documentation and record management.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-start"><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-start"><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</span></span></p></li><li class="ortl-align-start"><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Flexibility and willingness to support colleagues and respond promptly to emerging needs.</span></span></p></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Generic responsibilities</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;">Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;">Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines </span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;">Implement delegated support function portfolio according to the plan of action </span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;">Prepare and develop status reports as required by management </span></li><li><p><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;">Identify and share ideas for improvement of the Finance Team</span></p><p> </p></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><strong>Specific Responsibilities</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Financial Operations & Cash Management</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 120px;"><li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Ensure all financial transactions, cash handling, and payment processes comply with the Financial Handbook, organizational policies, donor requirements, and audit standards.</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Maintain accurate daily cash counts and ensure timely posting of all financial transactions into relevant cashbooks and bank ledgers).</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Safeguard office cash box and ensure proper cash custody procedures are followed at all times.</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Process payments to staff, vendors, contractors, and service providers in accordance with approved contracts, agreements, and organizational procedures.</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Facilitate and monitor bank transactions, including transfers to staff and vendors, while ensuring timely follow-up and reconciliation.</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Serve as the focal point between the Area Office and Field Offices regarding cash advances and banking related transactions.</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Monitor and clear staff advances while maintaining updated records of outstanding balances.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Financial Documentation & Archiving</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 120px;"><li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Organize, maintain, and update financial records in both hard and soft copy formats.</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Ensure all finance documents are properly coded, stamped, filed, and archived in line with organizational and SSD guidelines.</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Scan and upload supporting financial documents accurately and in a timely manner.</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Prepare and provide supporting documentation required for audits and compliance reviews.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Reporting & Compliance</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 120px;"><li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Ensure adherence to organizational policies, tools, handbooks, and operational guidelines.</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Support continuous improvement of finance processes by promoting efficiency and sharing ideas for operational enhancement.</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Carry out assigned duties in line with approved work plans and development objectives.</span></span></li><li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Perform any other finance related duties assigned by the line manager.</span></span></li></ul><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> </p>
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