Graduate Finance Assistant at Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps has been present in Nigeria since 2012, focusing its interventions on adolescent girls’ empowerment, economic development and conflict mitigation. With the insurgency spilling over from the North East of Nigeria and causing displacement of millions of individuals, Mercy Corps has decided to address the rising humanitarian needs among displaced households and vulnerable host communities by starting its humanitarian program in July 2014.

For the finance specific role, the Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance. The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures. In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Assistant (Level 2)

Locations:
 Yola, Gombe, Biu
Supervisory responsibility: None
Reports directly to: Senior Finance Officer
Works directly with: Finance, Program and Operation Teams.
Slot: 3

General Position Summary

  • The finance assistant under the direction of the Senior Finance Officer will assist in the processing and recording of payment transactions in timely and accurate manner.

Essential Job Functions

  • Facilitate review of documentation submitted for review, approval and payment for accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintain office petty cash account and process payments as required by policy.
  • Prepare documentation for financial processing and facilitate submission to main office for payment.
  • Contribute to an efficient filing system such that files are updated, complete and safeguarded
  • Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues.
  • Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals;
  • Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience

  • Minimum 1 year of bookkeeping, accounting and finance. Experience in development sector is desirable.
  • A degree in Accounting or a relevant business field is desirable.
  • Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel is a must.
  • Accuracy in the processing of cash transactions, mathematical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Excellent oral and written English skills
  • Fluency in Hausa language is needed

Success Factors

  • A clear understanding of accounting ethics.
  • A high level of personal integrity, honesty and transparency in all cash handling is absolutely essential.
  • A demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary.


How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their  CV's and Cover Letter, addressing the position requirements to email 

Or 
Apply directly to any of our field office listed below:
Gombe Office:
Federal Low Cost,
Off Goodluck Jonathan Road,
By Donkay Hotel,
Gombe State.

Yola Office: 
Masakare Karewa, 
Jimeta Yola,
Adamawa State.

Biu Office: 
Security Post, 
Biu Luxury Hotel,
Borno State

Note

  • All applications must include the position title in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
  • We are an equal opportunity organization and we encourage women to apply to these positions. Applicants with relevant qualifications currently residing in the field locations stated are highly encouraged to apply.