Finance Assistant

Position Title	Finance Assistant
Supervised by	Base Manager
Reporting to	Finance Specialist
Duty Station	Sokoto
Area of Operation	Nigeria
Employment Period	6 Months with possibility of extension.
Type of Contract (Expat/National/Trainee)	National
Salary & Benefits	NM – I

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, and wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. 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.

DRC has been operating in the West Africa region for over 15 years, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection, and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria and a Regional Office (RO) in Abidjan. DRC has 17 offices and more than 500 staff members across the WA region.

DRC started operating in Nigeria in 2015 where plans to run a combination of emergency, livelihood, WASH, protection, and advocacy programmes has been set. DRC currently has offices in Abuja, Yola, Mubi, Maiduguri and planning to run an office in Yobe, besides 50 staff members subject to increase in near future.

Overall purpose of the role: This role has an area focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the area. The role contributes to the development of area strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to base operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities and tasks:

Finance and accounting

• Finance Assistant supports the finance office in Sokoto. 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 assistant supports the Finance Manager with reports for senior management in country.

Reporting

• Assist with collecting, reviewing, correcting and filing all financial progress reports from the partners
• Support financial report preparations
• Submit progress and status reports

The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.

Job Requirements

Experience and technical competencies:

Hands-on experience/skills in MS Excel (experience in working with formulas) Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, proactive and able to accomplish set deadlines. 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

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• University degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce/Business Administration.
• At least two years’ work experience in field of finance/accounting/book keeping in an NGO or the commercial sector.

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• The knowledge of a local Language is also an asset.

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Acting in line with DRC’s vision and values

Deadline: Applications close on the 22nd of July 2024 at midnight (GMT time).

Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling bases due to the urgency, therefore a candidate who closely meets the requirements may be selected before the above deadline.

• Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written tests and oral interviews.
• For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult: www.drc.dk