Vacant Job For Finance Manager at Action Against Hunger, 29th July, 2018

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job Type: Full Time Job Summary

• The position is based in Maiduguri, Borno and reports directly to the Operations Support Coordinator and technically to the Finance Head of Department.
• The Finance Manager will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of the financial policies of the base.
• The Finance Manager ensures that organizational processes are efficient and effective and guarantees proper management of overall finance and administration matters.

• Oversee departmental supervision and team management.
• Conduct internal audit through the use of FAP “Financial Audit tool”.
• Share audit report with the Finance Head of Department including recommendations & action plan.
• Provision of continuous support and improvement of departmental processes and procedures.
• Supervise and monitor the monthly consolidation of the base accounts.
• Review the field monthly accountancy to ensure accuracy in account codes, budget lines amongst others and feedback.
• Responsible for base tax operation.
• Contribute to grant financial management, donors compliance & budget analysis.
• Monitor base treasury forecast & cash management.
• Ensure expenditures are in line with the forecast prepared, analyse discrepancy between cash and budget forecast and put in place corrective measures.
• Facilitate capacity building of other members of the Finance team and support team with financial donor reports, invoices and payment requests.

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance. Master's degree is a plus with at least 3 years of professional senior management experience in finance.
• Prior experience in NGOs/INGOs is preferred.
• Previous experience working as an auditor is desirable.
• Possess the capacity of analysis, synthesis and reporting.
• Have strong accounting, budget and team management skills.
• ACCA or any other Chartered Accountant Diploma is required.
• Strong computer skills particularly in MS Excel, literacy and numeracy.
• Experience and knowledge of accounting systems; knowledge of SAGA would be a plus.
• Exceptional organization, time management and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team.

• Advert may close before due date once we receive applications from qualified candidates
• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.