Country Finance Manager at ACTED Nigeria

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.

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
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
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.

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

TO APPLY
Applicants should send their application including cover letter, CV's and references to: jobs@acted.org under Ref: CFM/NIA

DUE DATE: 30 June, 2017