Branch Finance And Administrative Officer
Closing: Apr 7, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Apr 2, 2024 (31 days ago)
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Job Summary
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- Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent in field of study.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in planning, implementing and evaluating community-based programmes in emergency/relief context
- A Certified Public or Chartered Accountant is more preferable
Skills and Competencies:
Essential:
- Good leadership and accountability skills
- Strong judgment and ability to identify and analyse problems and to think strategically to anticipate, interpret and develop strategic responses to issues
- Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, manage and sustain effective, successful strategic relationships both internally and externally
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Desirable:
- Good knowledge of the work of the Red Cross in Nigeria and the State
- Experience in Programme design and management
- Experience in Volunteer Management
- Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
- Knowledge of project management, emergency and public health management, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering.
- Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the society’s articulated vision for change.
- Ability to initiate and manage change and align programmes to the strategic plan.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and resolve differences and conflicts.
- Behavioural Competencies
- Articulate when communicating, and a curious and effective listener
- Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
- High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational resources and zero tolerance to corruption
- Culturally sensitive, globally minded and showing respect to the views and opinions of others
- Ability to collaborate and work well in a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Responsibilities
- Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent in field of study.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in planning, implementing and evaluating community-based programmes in emergency/relief context
- A Certified Public or Chartered Accountant is more preferable
Skills and Competencies:
Essential:
- Good leadership and accountability skills
- Strong judgment and ability to identify and analyse problems and to think strategically to anticipate, interpret and develop strategic responses to issues
- Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, manage and sustain effective, successful strategic relationships both internally and externally
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Desirable:
- Good knowledge of the work of the Red Cross in Nigeria and the State
- Experience in Programme design and management
- Experience in Volunteer Management
- Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
- Knowledge of project management, emergency and public health management, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering.
- Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver the society’s articulated vision for change.
- Ability to initiate and manage change and align programmes to the strategic plan.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and resolve differences and conflicts.
- Behavioural Competencies
- Articulate when communicating, and a curious and effective listener
- Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
- High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational resources and zero tolerance to corruption
- Culturally sensitive, globally minded and showing respect to the views and opinions of others
- Ability to collaborate and work well in a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Job Purpose
- Under the guidance of the Branch Secretary and the technical support of the NHQ Director/Coordinator Finance & Resource Management, the Branch Finance and Administration Officer is responsible for the management of the Branch finances, assets and other administrative roles.
- The position requires a high level of integrity and analysis for accurate reporting of all Branch finances both project and internal resources.
Job Duties and Duties
- The Branch Finance and Administrative Officer has the following responsibilities:
- Support the Branch Secretary and Program Officers in developing annual branch budgets
- Provide monthly and quarterly financial reports on branch finances to the Branch Executive Committee and NHQ
- Establish and maintain a branch asset register and ensure all items are tagged appropriately
- Implement the finance guidelines and policies with respect to the management and use of funds at the Branch and division level
- Conduct routine spot checks at the divisions to ensure proper record keeping
- Ensure effective branch reconciliation for all funds received at the Bank
- Set up a functioning accounting system that ensures transactions are captured accurately and on a timely manner
- Establish internal controls with respect to financial transactions at the Branch and Divisions, based on the Finance Manual and Policy
- Maintain financial records to facilitate external and internal audit of the branch and divisions
- Regularly liaise with relevant National Headquarters Staff for technical support
- Support the Branch Secretary in the overall administrative functions of the Branch
Duties Applicable to all Staff:
- Actively work towards the achievement of the NRCS goals
- Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross Fundamental Principles and NRCS Statutes
- Show capacity to assist other members of staff and management, aptitude for maintaining cooperation and team spirit necessary to achieve the objectives of the National Society
- Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by Line Manager
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