About the Role
INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization dedicated to assisting people affected by crises, armed conflicts, and disasters. We are currently seeking a skilled and committed Finance Manager to lead the economic and financial management of our mission in Nigeria. In this vital role, you will ensure full compliance with legal obligations, donor requirements, and internal protocols, providing transparent and reliable financial data to support our life-saving interventions.
Key Responsibilities- Manage overall mission accounting, including cash procedures, bank transactions, electronic data entry, and monthly closing processes in compliance with INTERSOS and donor guidelines.
- Serve as the technical reference for financial management issues such as budgeting, direct and indirect cost allocation, and financial reporting.
- Collaborate with the Country Finance Coordinator to prepare annual budgets, monitor financial KPIs, and support project managers with budget revisions.
- Supervise mission liquidity, manage cash and bank discrepancies, and verify contract installment releases.
- Oversee tax compliance, social security payments, timely staff salary disbursements, and local audit procedures.
- Ensure proper cost allocation to grants and maintain organized archiving systems for all supporting financial documents.
- Supervise, train, and mentor finance staff, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with humanitarian principles.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of relevant professional finance experience, preferably within an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO).
- Professional accounting qualification and solid accountancy training.
- Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial databases, and accounting software.
- Previous working experience with United Nations (UN) donors is highly desirable.
- Fluent in written and spoken English with exceptional communication skills.
- Strong alignment with INTERSOS humanitarian principles, behavioural flexibility, and results-oriented mindset.
- Opportunity to make a tangible, positive impact within the humanitarian sector in Nigeria.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and NGO standards.
- Professional growth and continuous training opportunities within a globally recognized organization.
- Collaborative, mission-driven work environment dedicated to protecting human dignity and providing emergency relief.