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Mercy Corps Jobs in Nigeria for Finance Officers, 1st July 2015


Mercy Corps has been present in Nigeria since 2012,  focusing its interventions on women’s empowerment,  economic development and conflict mitigation. With the insurgency spilling over from the north east of Nigeria and causing displacement of thousands of individuals,
Mercy Corps has decided to address the rising humanitarian needs among displaced households and vulnerable host communities by starting its humanitarian program. With current funding from OFDA, FFP and CERF and ongoing opportunities from other donors, all Mercy Corps interventions in the North East are implement ed with plans for scale-up.




Job Title:  Senior Finance Officer - Humanitarian Program


 
Working in the Northeast under the umbrella of the humanitarian response, the Senior Finance Officer under the direction of the Program Coordination and support of the Finance Manager in Abuja, will assist in the processing and recording of payment transactions in timely and accurate manner as well as provide financial review and support to the programs. This position requires travel within the Northeast of Nigeria for support to programs as well as Abuja for coordination on finances.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Five or more years of bookkeeping, accounting and finance. Experience in development sector is preferable. 
  • A degree in accounting or a relevant business field is required. 
  • Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel is a must.
  • Accuracy in the processing of cash transactions, mathematical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Excellent oral and written English skills
  • Management of staff  is highly of added value
  • Fluency in Hausa language is needed

Job Title:   Finance Officer - Humanitarian Program


 
Stationed in Abuja while working for the Northeast under the umbrella of the humanitarian response, the Finance Officer under the direction of the Finance Manager in Abuja and in coordination with the Program Coordinator, will assist in the processing and recording of payment transactions in timely and accurate manner as well as provide financial review and support to the programs. This position requires extensive travel to the field locations including but not limited to Gombe and Adamawa states.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Three or more years of bookkeeping, accounting and finance. Experience in development sector is desirable. 
    • A degree in accounting or a relevant business field is desirable. 
  • Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel is a must.
  • Accuracy in the processing of cash transactions, mathematical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Excellent oral and written English skills

  • Fluency in Hausa language is needed


How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit CV and Cover Letter, addressing the position requirements to [email protected].

For more details visit

Finance Officer >>> http://bit.ly/1GV8cqm
Senior Finance Officer >>> http://bit.ly/1C1peVb

Applications submission deadline: 12 July, 2015.
 
All applications must include the position title in the subject line. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity organization and we encourage women to apply to these positions.