INTERSOS, is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.
COUNTRY FINANCE COORDINATOR
Code: SR-49-796
Location: Nigeria
Starting Date: 01/01/2019
Contract Duration: 1 year (renewable)
Reporting to: Head of Mission and Regional Finance Officer
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
The Country Finance Coordinator is responsible for the proper technical performance of all accounting-financial activities of the mission and its projects. The Country Finance Officer ensures the correct and effective management of financial resources, in accordance with the Organization procedures, and is responsible to:
Ensure compliance with INTERSOS and donors’ procedures.
Manage country and project accounting and coordinate administrative personnel.
Assume responsibility for cash account administration, ensuring conformity to existing procedures; shortages or thefts must be reported, bearing the joint signature of both the Country Finance Officer and the Head of Mission
Update the economic and financial status of the mission and related-projects, in terms of expenses, appropriations, available cash and liquidity (Prima Nota)
Carry out a monthly update of the Global Management of the mission under the coordination of the Regional Finance Officer
Provide support to the Head of Mission in drafting new projects
Check Bank accounts of the mission and provide the Regional Finance Officer with monthly Bank Statements and Bank reconciliations
Check the interim and final financial reports and submit them to the Project Manager and Head of Mission for approval (with the support of the Regional Finance Officer)
Assume responsibility for local personnel register
Ensure the proper execution of goods, works and services procurement processes and their conformity to INTERSOS and donors’ procedures
Be responsible for mission administrative-accounting documents and all finished project Documentation (with the support and overall responsibility of the Regional Finance Officer)
Education
Advanced university degree from a recognized academic institution in one or more of the following areas is preferable: Finance Management, Business Administration, Management, International Economics, International Development, Contract/Commercial Law.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience at national and international level, working as admin-finance officer also in humanitarian field locations
Proven experience with different donor finance compliance and reporting (e.g.: ECHO, OFDA, UNHCR, UNICEF)
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Good computer skills, especially MS Office / Excel
Competencies in HR Management and team-work
Languages:
Fluency in English is required. French is an asset. Knowledge of Italian and/or Arabic is desirable.
Personal Requirement:
Ability to live in insecure contexts with basic living conditions.
DUE DATE: 27 December, 2018
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