Danish Refugee Council (DRC) recruitment for a Finance Assistant

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Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income generating activities, legal aid and a wide range of other protection assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system in the area of Finance. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Roving Finance Assistant Location: Maiduguri, Borno The position

• Focal person for finance office in Maidugri. Supports the preparation of financial statements and maintenance of cash controls. Works within the financial procedures of DRC, municipal policies and procedures and in compliance with all national acts and legislation.
• The Finance Officer supports the Finance Manager with reports for senior management in country.

Key Requirements Essential:

• University degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce/Business Administration.
• Willing to meet deadlines with minimum supervision
• Autonomous and ready to take initiative to improve within her/his area of responsibility
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in local spoken languages.
• Good communication and teamwork spirit.
• At least two years’ work experience in field of finance/accounting/book keeping in an NGO or the commercial sector.
• Hands-on experience/skills in MS Excel (experience in working with formulas)
• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, proactive and able to accomplish set deadlines.

Conditions

• Availability: ASAP
• Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;
• The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.

      How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Candidates will provide the following:

• CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
• Contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.

Note

• Applications should be addressed to: “Recruitment Manager”.
• Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
• Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered

  Application Deadline  24th January, 2019.

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