Finance Manager

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Code: SR-49-10322
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Contract duration: 11 months
Reporting to: Finance Coordinator
Supervision of: Finance Officer
Type of duty station: Non-family duty station

General context of the project

• With over a decade of conflict, there have been devastating humanitarian consequences across the Northeast (Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) states) and the Northwest of Nigeria. According to the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2025, an estimated 7.8 million women, men, and children need some form of humanitarian and protection assistance. 2.3 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to persistent violence and remain internally displaced.
• Food insecurity and malnutrition are exacerbated by inflation, poverty, and restricted access due to insecurity, which impedes livelihood opportunities. 5.1 million are projected to be acutely food insecure during the 2025 lean season, with 2.5 million children malnourished. Gender-based violence (GBV) has been a significant protection concern faced by IDP women and girls in the area. Numerous basic infrastructure facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, and water supplies are damaged, posing constraints on essential service provision. Epidemics like cholera arising from flooding and overcrowded settings put extra stress on the already vulnerable communities.
• In support to the coordinated humanitarian response in Nigeria, INTERSOS has been delivering multi-sectoral interventions addressing critical gaps in protection, health and nutrition, WASH, food security & livelihoods, and Camp Coordination and Camp Management for the most vulnerable communities in both Northeast and Northwest Nigeria, with funding support from OCHA, ECHO, WFP, SV, etc.

General purpose of the position

• Manage and supervise the economic and financial management of the mission (accounting, treasury, audit procedures, etc.) in compliance with legal obligations and INTERSOS standards and protocols in order to provide quality, reliable, and transparent information on the use and allocation of resources in the mission.

Main responsibilities and tasks
Accounting and budget:

• In case there is no Accounting Manager in the mission, they are responsible for quality and timely accounting for the whole mission, e.g. cash procedures, bank account transactions, receipts and supporting administrative and financial documents, electronic data entry, consolidation of overall mission accounting, grants, monthly closing process, bank reconciliation and documents, ensuring strict respect of deadlines and compliance with INTERSOS and donors' guidelines, financial standards and procedures
• Is the technical reference for any financial management-related issue: budgeting, direct and indirect cost allocation, donors' financial reporting, tax compliance, statutory annual audit, and donors’ audit.
• In collaboration with the Finance Coordinator, supports the preparation of the annual budget of the mission in line with financial and economic forecasts and INTERSOS applicable requirements (protocols, guidelines, SoPs…), ensuring the collaboration
• Support the Project / Programme Manager in preparing no-cost extension and budget revision
• Supervise the liquidity level of the mission (cash and bank) and report promptly cash-book discrepancies to the Country Finance Coordinator.

Compliance:

• Is responsible for supporting the Country Finance Coordinator in monitoring the economic and financial KPIs of the mission.
• Is responsible for the financial management of donor contracts preparing and verifying the adequacy of the information and documentation of financial reports (interim and final), and following up and analysing the needs for amendments. Ensure reporting requirements are met.
• Assess the adequacy of supporting documentation for audit (both internal and external).
• In case the Organogram does not foresee the Accounting Manager, coordinate and supervise the conduct of local audits relating to accounting, tax, labour, stock and asset management.
• Guarantee the correct cost allocation to the grants by using the relevant templates of the protocols.

Liquidity:

• Verify the instalments’ release according to the contract and follow up in case of delays
• Collaborate with Project/Program Managers in updating the Financial Plan

Administration

• Process the payment, guaranteeing the timely monthly transfer of staff’s salaries
• Supervise and process the payment of tax liabilities and social security
• Supervise the archiving of supporting documents and the reception of the hard copies at the Country office level.

People management:

• Responsible for ensuring the adequacy in terms of attitude and competence of the staff under his/her supervision by guaranteeing the correct application and effectiveness of the processes in which they are involved.

Required profile and experience
Education:

• Desirable Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of three years’ relevant work experience in Finance positions, preferably within INGOs.

Professional Requirements:

• Essential solid accountancy training and experience; professional accounting qualification
• Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel, finance DB, and internet)
• Previous experience with UN donors desirable.

Languages:

• English proficiency is essential.

Personal requirements:

• People management and development
• Service orientation
• Results and quality orientation
• Behavioural flexibility
• Commitment to INTERSOS and humanitarian principles.

General conditions and benefits

• Salary grid: 09 - 3.172€ - 3.577€ monthly gross
• Remuneration: The monthly remuneration is defined, for each position, according to the standard salary grid and function grid, taking into account the experience of the selected candidate. It is communicated during the HR interview, or at any rate during the first stage of the selection process.
• Accommodation: Shared Guesthouse
• R&R: INTERSOS staff required to work for extended periods at duty stations under hazardous, stressful and difficult conditions are granted a regular and mandatory period of Rest and Recuperation (R&R). This is due to protecting their health and well-being and ensuring optimal work performance upon the resumption of their duties, while, at the same time, preserving the operational readiness of the Organisation. R&R benefits are not financial compensation for the degree of hardship and insecurity of a duty station. Eligibility: staff members recruited as international field staff whose contract states one R&R Duty Station as the main Duty Station and whose contract duration is equal to or longer than 4 calendar months. R&R: 7 days of psycho-physical recovery every 8 weeks + 1000€ allowance.
• Annual Leave: 2.5 days per month
• Medical insurance: Injuries and death insurance; civil liability insurance, reimbursement for vaccines, medical certificate and PCR test for deployment; psychosocial support on request for the humanitarian worker.
• Transportation: Round-trip flights for the humanitarian. For any mission lasting at least 9 months, an additional flight ticket to the Country of residence and return to the mission is covered by the Organisation for the humanitarian worker.
• Visa: INTERSOS covers the costs and visa support for the humanitarian worker.
• Induction: Online orientation course: each new staff member receives preparatory training before departure, adequate to provide the necessary information related to the structure of INTERSOS and the main decision-making processes and working tools, in order to facilitate entry into the Organisation.
• Note 1: INTERSOS applies a “Learning & Development Policy” which includes the possibility to receive capacitation and participate in internal and external training. Priority will be given to the staff working for INTERSOS for over two years.
• Note 2: The categorisation of Accompanied, RnR, and Unaccompanied Duty stations is subject to security criteria, access to health and education services, and is non-negotiable.