DRC Finance Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
DRC Finance Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
The Position DRC is seeking the services of a committed and competent Finance Specialist to join our Finance Team
This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country
The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks
The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities.
The main duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Overall Responsibility:
Functions as a specialist in Finance within the Country
Provide overall advice, coordination, and technical support to the Finance teams in the Country
Ensure compliance with the finance chapters of DRC’s Operations Handbook
Technical Support:
Support the development and implementation of financial management capacity building of staff
Provide technical support and advice to the country finance teams
Support in the implementation of recommendations raised through internal & external audits, compliance audits etc.,
Participate in conducting trainings for staff in the field offices and develop their technical skills by ensuring all processes related to organizational policies, donor guidelines and governmental requirements are adhered to
Financial Management:
Minimize financial risks by ensuring that DRC/DDG financial policies and procedures as set in Operations Handbook and any other CO/RO/HQ instructions are strictly adhered to through predefined effective internal control system.
In close cooperation with Managers/Coordinators in geographical area reinforce existing procedures and systems for financial management and control in compliance with guidelines of DRC’s Operations Handbook, internal guidelines and donor requirements
Support timely delivery of quality financial reports to donors and internal reports to colleagues and HQ
Ensure compliance with relevant country statutory and other financial obligations such as tax, levies and statutory return.
Monthly financial briefings to relevant Manager/coordinators
Ensure thorough and effective budgetary control in the country programs.
Liaise with relevant Managers on key financial issues for all programs in the country, including co-funding, financial reporting, key variances and any remedial action
Collecting cash forecasts from all Programme Managers/Coordinators and requesting funds in a timely manner
Maintain a continuous overview of funding levels and pay particular attention to shared support costs, including staff salaries
Ensure all required
documentation for financial audits in cooperation with Coordination staff and HQ
Ensure monthly meetings are held with project managers to discuss key variances, reasons for these, and any remedial action that is required
Prepare for local audits
Contribute to the development of proposals with regards to budgeting in cooperation with Managers
The responsibilities listed in the Job Description are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.
Requirements
Essentials:
A Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting or Business Administration
Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in financial management
Proven experience in managing large budgets
Competence in providing technical guidance and training
Proven experience in working with national partners, local/government authorities
Working experience with relevant donors (e.g., UNHCR, ECHO, OFDA, WFP, DFID or BPRM guidelines)
Ability to prepare basic training modules on accounting management and conduct on the job training.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Desirable:
A University degree or advanced professional qualification in Finance (Advanced Certificate in Accounting and Finance, Certificate in Business Accounting, etc.) (preferable)
Working experience with relevant donors (e.g., UNHCR, ECHO, OFDA, WFP, DFID or BPRM guidelines)
Ability to prepare donor budgets.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; DRC Finance Specialist Jobs in Nigeria
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