Job for a Finance Manager in an International Non-governmental Organization in Abuja

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ACTED - Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential. ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Country Finance Manager Ref: CFM/NIA Location: Abuja Country profile

• In response to the emergency situation in Nigeria, ACTED recruits.

Position Profile

• Under the authority of the Country Director and Finance Director in HQ, the Country Finance Manager (CFM) will be responsible for ACTED accounting and financial management in-country. The CFM ensures that national legislation is adhered to, and that the country specific standards are applied in ensuring efficient use of resources.

Accounting and Financial Management:

• Accountancy
• Treasury
• Commitment of Expenditure

Budget Management:

• Ensure budget follow-up
• Develop project budgets

Department Follow-up:

• Team leadership
• Internal Procedures and Information Flows

Qualifications

• Master degree minimum in Finance or related area
• 3+ years of solid experience in financial management and monitoring systems, preferably of large development programs, possibly complemented by academic expertise
• Excellent financial and analytical skills
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility
• Familiarity with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental requirements;
• Prior knowledge of the region an asset
• Fluency in English required - ability to communicate in local languages an asset
• Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management software.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on programme financial performance
• Ability to manage a financial/monitoring team and demonstrate leadership
• Ability to monitor and evaluate financial and monitoring skills of communities through capacity-building efforts

Conditions

• Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
• Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
• Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package.
• Additional monthly living allowance
• Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their application including cover letter, CV's and references to: [email protected] under Ref: CFM/NIA Application Deadline  30th June, 2017.

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