CARE AID is an independent humanitarian non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 2019, and officially CAC registered in 2021 in Maiduguri Borno state, Nigeria. Care Aid mission is to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience, promote inclusive and sustainable growth, co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society by investing in people and their potential.
CARE AID is committed to providing humanitarian relief to people in urgent need and protect their dignity while co-creating inclusive longer-term opportunities for sustainable growth through various clusters like; CCCM/Shelter/NFI, Protection, GBV, Livelihood, Wash and peace building.
We are recruiting internally and externally for the position below:
Position: Finance support
Job Field: Administration/Secretarial, Finance//Accounting/Audit
Location: Borno
Reports to: Operation Manager
Job Description
- The Finance support is based in Maiduguri and reports to the Operations manager and work closely with the Administration team to make sure that the program finances and operations are integrated effectively between the field and Country office.
- This position will also work with the team to ensure that the project activities are of high quality and adhere to global standards, national policies and best practices on human resources systems strengthening.
- The position will also ensure the adaptation and integration of emerging knowledge and innovative solutions within project activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide support at the Country office including but not limited to, human resources, logistics, procurement, subcontracts or sub-awards, and accounting/finance
- Support Donor compliant Financial Management and Reporting system at the state level and ensure project staff use and follow the system, particularly at the state level
- Initiate payments in QuickBooks accounting software
- Manages the petty cash and reconciles the state local impress account
- Implement internal control measures for the award at the state level
- Support the preparation and submission of monthly invoices and other financial reports as required and provide required documentation for Donor-required audits
- Produce financial and budget reports, provide support in developing procedures and guidelines for all activities, monitoring project budgets, maintaining accurate financial records on project activities, and monitoring transactions to ensure compliance with Donor regulations at the state level.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Diploma or other relevant field, Master’s degree preferred
- Familiarity with QuickBooks accounting software an advantage
- Progressive demonstrated experience supervising project operations, including human resources, procurement, subcontracts or sub-awards, and accounting/finance programs in Nigeria at the state-level
- Demonstrated ability for developing and managing large budgets
- Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards
- Demonstrated experience managing logistics and/or supply chain management for the implementation of public health programs in low- and/or middle-income countries at the state-level
- Possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written communications skills in English
- Demonstrated supervisory skills
- Ability to work well on a team.
Competencies:
- Honesty: Shows a high level of integrity and will not fabricate responses or misrepresent the program
- Communication: Confidently expresses self, able to clearly ask questions and help the respondent understand what is needed from her/him.
- Relationship Builder: Able to build trust with people at the rural level and maintain confidentiality.
- Cultural Awareness: Must be aware of and sensitive to the cultural expectations of communities in Northern Nigeria.
- Accuracy: Must be able to interpret and record responses appropriately without distorting the respondents meaning or confusing the reader.
- Endurance: Must be able to work for a full day working hours in the field across several days.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in one single pdf attachment via email to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Location in the subject line. E.g., “Finance Support – Borno”.
Application Closing Date: 18th September 2022
Note:
- Applicants are advised that Care Aid does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as it is contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
- Due to the volume of applications received, Care Aid may not provide feedback to all applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as received.
- The position is required as soon as possible, Care Aid reserves the right to select a candidate and finalize the recruitment before the closing date, if considered necessary.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
