Finance Manager

About the role

INTERSOS, an independent humanitarian organisation, is recruiting a Finance Manager for its mission in Maiduguri, Nigeria. The post reports to the Finance Coordinator and supervises the Finance Officer. The mission manages the economic and financial affairs of the mission in line with legal obligations and INTERSOS standards, providing reliable and transparent information on the use and allocation of resources.

Key responsibilities

• Accounting and budget: manage cash procedures, bank transactions, receipts, monthly closing, bank reconciliation and grant accounting; act as technical reference for budgeting, cost allocation, donor reporting, tax compliance and statutory and donor audits; prepare the annual budget with the Finance Coordinator and support budget revisions
• Liquidity: monitor cash and bank levels, report cash-book discrepancies, verify instalment releases and follow up delays
• Compliance: support the Country Finance Coordinator in monitoring KPIs, prepare and verify interim and final donor financial reports, assess supporting documentation for internal and external audits, and coordinate local audits for accounting, tax, labour, stock and assets
• Payments: process staff salaries, tax liabilities and social security payments, and ensure timely transfers
• People management: ensure the staff under supervision applies processes correctly and competently

Required profile

• Desirable degree in accounting, finance or business administration
• Minimum three years of relevant finance experience, preferably in INGOs
• Essential solid accountancy training and a professional accounting qualification
• English proficiency is essential

Required skills

• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, finance database)
• Previous experience with UN donors desirable

What we offer

• Salary of 3,172 to 3,577 EUR gross per month depending on experience
• Shared guesthouse accommodation
• Rest and recuperation: 7 days off every 8 weeks plus a 1,000 EUR allowance
• Annual leave of 2.5 days per month
• Medical insurance and round-trip flights, visa support and online induction