OXFAM VACANCY IN NIGERIA TODAY FOR FINANCE AND SUPPORT MANAGER

OXFAM VACANCY IN NIGERIA TODAY FOR FINANCE AND SUPPORT MANAGER

Oxfam Novib is an international nonprofit organization committed to ridding the world of poverty. We have a conviction that once given the chance to do so people are well capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own. To do this, we work with local organizations, build their capacity and provide strategic funding to local projects in developing countries. We also lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and campaign to involve men and women also in our work. Oxfam Novib/Netherlands works together with other Oxfam affiliates under a Single Management Structure (SMS) to increase our impact on development issues. Oxfam Novib seeks to fill the following full time positions for its Abuja Nigeria Office

1. Finance & Support Manager

Start date: As soon as possible

Objective of the position

The Finance & Support Manager is responsible for the financial, administrative and office management of the country office for Nigeria. Also he/she ensures the compliance of financial and administrative procedures with the standards as set by Oxfam (Novib) and external donors. The Finance & Support manager reports to the Country Director Oxfam in Nigeria and is expected to provide strategic support, working closely with Oxfam GB to deliver quality finance and administrative operations effectively, efficiently, transparent and accountable.

Main tasks

You ensure

· good quality and timely reporting to and advise the Country Director on financial and administrative aspects of office & bureau budget management of Oxfam in Nigeria, as well as of financial management of (externally funded) programs and projects of Oxfam Novib.

· planning and monitoring of the budget for office running costs and related administrative aspects of  (externally funded) programs, and ensure supply of goods and services is carried out speedily and efficiently, following donors’ requirements. You provide practical advice; identify potential risks and pro-actively alternative solutions.

· that relevant financial and administrative policies and procedures are accurately applied, regularly reviewed and kept up to date, and ensure quality performance of the administrative organization of all data on payments, receipts, mutations; you reconcile bank and cash flows status & projections and maintains contact with the banks on financial transactions; you ensure execution of all office running costs payments, process consultancy fees, salaries invoices for national staff, declarations and provide overviews

· The development and implementation of the financial, administrative and IT systems and procedures including control mechanisms, in compliance with those at head quarters (HQ), the Oxfams and external donors.

In addition

· You keep the management information systems updated and prepare the field office input for internal monitoring with HQ (the Balance Score Card).

· You coordinate the administrative organisation of the Country Office, and ensure that business service delivery meets expected quality standards. You ensure delivery of efficient day-to-day administration and general support.

· You are responsible for the support and administrative staff of the ON staff in the Field Office, which means that you matrix manage the staff on a day to day to basis. This includes having work meetings, contributing to the yearly performance interviews, co-ordinating and advising on the recruitment and selection procedure for new staff, and team building.

· You liaise with your peers from Oxfam Great Britain to advise and implement the Oxfam in Nigeria Country Leadership Team decisions on shared services (staff, office, IT, logistics) and related SMS coordination and ensure and develop cost efficiency & lead the  joint office management committee of Oxfam in Nigeria.

· You review and analyze Oxfam Novib’s Country Office’s compliance with all local laws (e.g. tax registration and labor laws) and all leases.

· You ensure good record keeping of all contracts concluded by the Country Office.

· You carry out (un)expected internal financial audits according to the accounting manual.

Skills and Qualifications

· A (bachelor) degree in finance and administration or its equivalent;

· 5 years of relevant work experience in a senior financial management position within an international context;

· Extensive knowledge of financial and administrative systems;

· At least 5 years experience in managing a multi-cultural team;

· Experience in IT, HR, procurement and logistics;

· Proven experience in systems design and set ups & improvement, internal audits;

· Excellent command of Excel, Word and other Office tools;

· Demonstrated ability to work within a team;

· Proven experience in managing projects funded by international / external donors;

· Excellent coaching skills to support own staff as well as local partners;

· Proven decision-making skills based on sound judgement based on technical and managerial experience, and able to judge independently;

· Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of actors ( from local partners to local administration and tax officers);

· Excellent communications skills in English.

If you are interested in this positions please send a motivational letter and curriculum vitae in English to jobs-nigeria@oxfamnovib.nl to the attention of The Recruiter, Shabinah Asgarali, no later than September, 7th 2012.

Include reference number 5-155 in your application

Further enquires on the position can be sent to Joop Peerboom, Senior Finance Officer, joop.peerboom@oxfamnovib.nl

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