Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is an international non-governmental organisation that supports humanitarian aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services, including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety-related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training. INSO provides daily support to more than 1000 NGOs operating in 16 of the world’s most insecure countries.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit, NGO/Non-Profit
Job Summary
- As the Finance Manager, you will work closely with the Country Director and are responsible for protecting the financial health and integrity of the project.
- You will implement appropriate accounting and financial procedures and policies, provide financial data and strategic planning and prepare for audits.
- You will also be in charge of capacity building staff in financial management, audits, and procedural compliance.
- This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria and reports to the Country Director.
Major Responsibilities
- Oversee financial record keeping; control and reconcile the documentation, upload the financial information into the financial system.
- Provide Finance Director with reconciliation of banks and cash, payroll and tax, revenue, A/R and A/P accounts.
- Develop, in coordination with other departments, the annual budget of the project.
- Prepare forecasts and monitor expenses, identify funding gaps.
- Support the Country Director in the grants management function, including providing information required for proposals and grant modifications, and participate in negotiations.
- Prepare the financial statements for grant reporting.
- Ensure all financial practices implemented in country comply with the up-to-date INSO procedures and donors’ regulations.
- Oversee the statutory reporting to local authorities.
- Lead the year-end process and timely provide the required information for the consolidation of INSO global financial statements.
- Meet external reporting deadlines; prepare budgets and reports with exactness and compliance; liaise with donors and HQ when necessary.
- Act as a focal point during audits, and enforce internal and external audit recommendations in a timely fashion.
- Make recommendations for ongoing improvements in functionality as required.
- Manage the finance department, partake in the recruitment process, orientation and training of staff with financial functions.
- Participate in making key decisions at the country level by participating in a Country Management Team.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in similar roles with NGO.
- Advanced formal education in financial management, accounting or a similar field.
- Proficient in Excel. Experienced in a similar system as SUNSYSTEM and Q&A reporting tool.
- Ability to process large amounts of data.
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and account processes.
- Ability to handle multi donors and multiyear budgets.
- Donor/contract management experience and donor policy knowledge (preferably ECHO, FCDO, SDC and BHA).
- Good English language skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to supervise and direct.
Method of Application
Please send the following to [email protected] and reference “Finance Manager” in the subject line of the email.
- Cover Letter specifying how you meet the mandatory requirements, any preferred characteristics, your motivation for applying, and what you hope to bring to INSO.
- Updated CV (4 pages max).
Please do not send any additional information. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
