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. It manages and supervises the economic and financial management of the mission (accounting, treasury, audit procedures) in line with legal obligations and INTERSOs standards, providing reliable and transparent information on the use and allocation of resources. The start date is 16 November 2026 and the contract runs for 11 months.

Key responsibilities

• Accounting and budget: handle cash procedures, bank transactions, receipts, data entry, consolidation, monthly closing, bank reconciliation and grant accounting, and act as technical reference for budgeting, cost allocation, donor reporting, tax compliance and statutory and donor audits
• Support the preparation of the annual budget and no-cost extensions, and supervise the mission's liquidity and cash-book discrepancies
• Monitor financial KPIs, prepare and verify donor financial reports, assess audit documentation and coordinate local audits for accounting, tax, labour, stock and assets
• Verify instalment releases, process staff salaries, taxes and social security payments, and supervise document archiving
• Ensure correct cost allocation to grants and supervise the Finance Officer

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
• People management, service and results orientation, behavioural flexibility and commitment to INTERSOs and humanitarian principles

Required skills

• Solid accountancy training and experience
• Computer literacy: Word, Excel, finance database and internet
• Previous experience with UN donors is 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 induction