Fresh Graduate Vacancy at Mercy Corps Nigeria

 Employment Nigeria 25-May-2016 YOLA , GOMBE , Government   NGO  


Mercy Corps has been present in Nigeria since 2012, focusing its interventions on women’s empowerment, economic development and conflict mitigation. With the insurgency spilling over from the north east of Nigeria and causing displacement of thousands of individuals, Mercy Corps has decided to address the rising humanitarian needs among displaced households and vulnerable host communities by starting its humanitarian program. With current funding from OFDA, FFP and CERF and ongoing opportunities from other donors, all Mercy Corps interventions in the North East are implemented with plans for scale-up.

The current funding opportunity’s goal is to support economic opportunities and food security among conflict-affected populations in Gombe State, and to strengthen the capacity of humanitarian agencies and the quality of information gathering in Nigeria. Expansion into other affected states is also planned for the humanitarian response team.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

POSITION : Finance Assistant (Level 2)

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: recruitment.nigeria@ng.mercycorps.org 

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.


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