JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Organisation : Terre des hommes – Nigeria
Position: Finance Manager
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension
Advert Closing date: 19th May 2025.
About Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh)
Terre des hommes (Tdh) is the leading Swiss child relief agency. The Foundation has been helping children in need for over 50 years, defending their rights regardless of their race, creed, or political affiliation. In over 30 countries, Tdh protects children against exploitation, and violence, improves children’s and their mother’s health, and provides emergency psychological and material support in humanitarian crises.
General description of the position:
- The Finance Manager supports the Finance, Admin & HR Coordinator in the finance and accountancy management of the Delegation.
- S/he is responsible for the overall efficient, effective implementation of finance policies and procedures of the Tdh rules and regulations in compliance with the donor, internal rules, and national laws.
- S/he participates in the budget monitoring and follow-up.
- S/he manages the cash processes at the mission level under the supervision of the Finance, Admin & HR Coordinator.
- S/he manages the finance team with the support and under the supervision of the Finance, Admin & HR Coordinator. S/he ensures that the Finance Officer(s) and Finance Assistant(s) are properly trained.
Main Responsibilities
Financial and budgetary management:
- Send each month’s SAGA extractions to each budget holder to realize Operational Follow-Up (OFU) /SAGA cross-check and participate in monthly OFU meetings
- Update the Allocation Board after validation of the Finance, Admin & HR Coordinator.
- Prepare the monthly Budget follow-up by carrying out preliminary budgetary controls and integrating forecasts up to the end of the project to be forwarded to the Finance, Admin & HR Coordinator and regularised if needed.
Accounting management :
- Verify the accounting (description, accounting codes, analytical codes, monthly exchange rate, etc.)
- Carry out a systematic monthly check of advances from the cash box (matched and unmatched)
- Carry out transactions matching at the mission level
- Ensure funds are available from donors and prepare cash flow statements, and bank reconciliation statements, on a monthly basis for the Finance, Admin & HR Coordinator.
- Support to prepare Cash Flow Projection, Bank Balance Report, Construction Cash Flow Projection, and Budget Variance report as required.
- Ensure that the monthly accounting documents are compiled and sent to Headquarters on time and after validation by Finance, Admin & HR Coordinator.
- Answer to accountancy feedback sent by Headquarters once the accountancy pack is sent.
- Ensure the necessary accounting changes in the accounting software when required (reallocations, etc.)
- Integrate the last SAGA Save sent by the Headquarters into SAGA every month.
- Verify vouchers and other accounting documents every month.
Cash management:
- Verify & check all necessary supporting documents for all disbursements and support the Finance Officer(s) to ensure payment promptly
- Monitor the security of funds and participate in the improvement of the internal cash management policy in collaboration with the Finance, Admin & HR Coordinator.
VAT & TAX Payment:
- Ensure compliance with VAT and Tax regulations.
- Ensure that VAT and Taxes are cleared promptly
- Control the effectiveness of VAT and Tax payments deposited into the bank.
Team management:
- Support and train the Finance Officer(s) to ensure proper recording of financial transactions in the accounting software
- Propose regular capacity building and training to the Finance team (Finance Officers and Finance Assistants)
- Participate in the recruitment of the Finance team
- Coordinate, plan, and supervise the work of the Finance team
- Appraise the team under her/his direct supervision.
Reporting/communication:
- Prepare and assist the Finance, Admin & HR Coordinator during internal/external audits.
- Ensure the presentation of Tdh financial processes and design refreshment sessions about Finance topics with the support of the Finance, Admin & HR Coordinator.
- Centralize and report to Finance, Admin & HR Coordinator on Financial processes implementation’s feedback/issues.
- Report regularly to each head of department financial-related information about their respective teams in collaboration with Finance, Admin & HR Coordinator.
- Report the progress of financial activities to the Finance, Admin & HR Coordinator every week.
- Participate in the weekly Finance department meeting
- Report to the Finance, Admin & HR Coordinator any alerts concerning Tdh Finance processes.
Other:
- Ensure Finance physical and electronic archiving as well as securing accounting documents
- Collaborate with the Logistics department to ensure that lease/service contract sums due are paid promptly
- Manage the bank relationships and communication. Ensure that all administrative requirements are up to date and in compliance with the requirements (board of trustees, allowed signatories, etc.). Guaranty that bank transactions and access are secured (withdrawal of cash, bank transfers, online platform access).
Competencies:
- Master’s degree in finance and/or Accounting or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Finance Manager or similar position
- Possession of ICAN, ANAN or any professional certification will be an added advantage
- Advanced IT knowledge: Microsoft Office, SAGA.
Skills:
- Goal-oriented and proactive with very good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and organise work in a time-limited manner
- Capacity-building skills and demonstrable team-working skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a volatile context
- High sense of integrity, rigour, and good flexibility skills.
Additional Requirements:
- Adherence to the Tdh Code of Conduct and commitment to upholding Child Safeguarding Policy and PSEA principles.
- Understanding and adherence to Tdh administrative and logistical regulations and procedures.
- Capacity to work within the framework of Tdh Nigeria’s core values.
- Previous experience in a similar role in the Northeast is considered an asset.
- Understanding the local language(s) is an added advantage.
- Deliver any other tasks as assigned by his/her supervisor.
The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.
Hiring Conditions
- Applications will be processed on a rolling basis.
Equal Opportunity Clause
Terre Des Hommes- Nigeria is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the differences that make us unique. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should go CLICK HERE to Apply.
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