Finance Manager Job at Mercy Corps Nigeria

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Job Title: Finance Manager

Tracking Code: 218116-927

Location: Abuja

Organisation: Mercy Corps in Nigeria

This position is contingent upon funding.

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps works almost exclusively in high-risk conflict and post-conflict environments. While we recognize that these are difficult places to operate, we believe that transitional environments – countries affected by civil wars, economic and political crisis, or natural disasters – also offer tremendous opportunities for positive change. We currently implement over 30 peacebuilding programs in some of the world's toughest places, including Iraq, Somalia, and Sudan.

Contingent upon award, Mercy Corps anticipates starting a new peacebuilding program in northern Nigeria,. Starting in August, this three-year program will incorporate strong economic development and natural resource management elements in order to address underlying drivers of conflict and build cooperation between conflicting communities..

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Finance Manager is a member of the senior management team and part of the Mercy Corps Finance Department, and as such is responsible for all aspects of financial management of the country programs, working collaboratively to ensure compliance with Mercy Corps internal policies and procedures as well as donor regulations. S/he works under the direction of the Country Director and is responsible for all financial functions in Nigeria including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting and grant financial management and compliance.  The Finance Manager, in support of the Program Department, provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO:  Program Manager

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: HQ Regional Finance Officer (with authority for technical financial matters); members of Operations, Program Managers, TSU team members, and others.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

•   A BA/S or equivalent in accounting or finance required; advanced degree preferred.

•   At least 5+ years of progressive financial management experience, including supervisory experience required.

•   At least 5 years' experience in grants management as well as an understanding of donor regulations (particularly USAID and EC) is required.

•   At least 3 years' international experience required; international NGO/PVO field office experience is preferred.  

•   Demonstrated experience and skill with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.

•   Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet.

•   Prior management experience and strong organizational skills.

•   Prior experience of sub-grantee management required

•   Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.

•   Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.

•   Excellent oral and written English skills required.

•   Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.

•   Previous experience in insecure environments.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in working with the organisation and your skills and capabilities match the job profile, submit your application now.

Application Link: Job Application Portal

Finance Manager Job