JOB TITLE: Deputy Finance Manager
Reference Number: MDG/HUMOPS/2021/0001
LOCATION: Maiduguri, Borno (with up to 40% field travel required)
Employment Type: Full-time
Program / Department Summary
- Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Nigeria, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance. Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures.
- In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
Knowledge and Experience
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- A University degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent is required.
- Five or more years of compliance and finance experience is required.
- Three years’ experience in the finance and compliance department of an international NGO is preferred.
- Demonstrated competency with computerized general ledger software
- Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
- Prior management experience and strong organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written English skills
- Strong account and budgeting skills
- In-depth understanding of major donor rules, regulations, and implications on budgeting and budget monitoring.
- Demonstrated experience and skill in budget preparation and presentation and proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.
- Knowledge of Hausa is preferred.
- Working experience in Northeast Nigeria a plus.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters in one document, addressing the “Position requirements, Reference number and Location” to: [email protected]with the “Job title” as the subject of the email.
Note
- All applications must include the position title and reference number in the subject line
- Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
- We are an equal employment opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position
Deadline: February 14, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Manager |