About the Role
Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Finance Officer to join our humanitarian mission in Bama and Monguno LGAs, Borno State. In this vital role, you will support the Finance Manager in maintaining robust financial controls, ensuring accurate accounting records, and managing cash flows to support our life-saving projects for crisis-affected populations.
Key Responsibilities- Supervise petty cash management, perform daily physical cash inventories, and monitor cash availability and weekly forecasts at the base level.
- Ensure all bank expenses and invoices comply with PUI regulations, donor rules, and internal procedures before recording them.
- Prepare monthly accounting closures, bank reconciliations, withholding tax reports, and coordinate annual closing documents and external audits.
- Plan, supervise, and mentor the finance support team, assisting the Finance Manager with performance appraisals and objective setting.
- Implement efficient banking payment methods and maintain high standards for physical and digital invoice archiving.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in finance and accounting, preferably within an international NGO or humanitarian sector.
- Strong proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Demonstrated experience in treasury management, budgeting, and donor compliance procedures.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure in insecure environments.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive medical coverage.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful humanitarian impact in vulnerable communities.
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities within a global NGO network.