• Application Deadline: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Finance Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

What we are looking for 

• The Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring a functional finance structure in the country office, following organisational minimum standards.


• The role works towards providing optimal support to programme implementation and other functions within the structure.


• The position holder plays a key role in financial planning and analysis and the allocation of financial resources to the different areas of implementation.

What you will do 

• Oversee the implementation of all Finance related policies, procedures, strategies, and initiatives in coordination with the Finance team in country and area offices to ensure success, consistency, and compliance.


• Line management responsibility for direct reporting staff and technical supervision responsibility for finance staff in area offices based on the NRC Technical Supervision. Guidelines.  This includes: 


• Performance management process setting clear goals aligned to strategic priorities and follow up and support staff’s achievement.


• Workforce planning, recruitment, staff induction and development, and support for Duty of Care.


• Develop and maintain country financial documents, procedures, guidance, and tools, including strategy, ensuring consistency across the country programme and in line with organisational standards.


• Maintain the country’s overall budget control and monitor cash flows.


• Ensure that budgeting, accounting, year-end procedures, and other financial processes take place in adherence to Financial Handbook, NRC policies, and donor and auditor requirements.


• Train and develop NRC staff and partners’ capacity on financial and budgeting responsibilities.


• Carry out a proper implementation for the Anti-Corruption Policy within all finance operations and activities.

What you will bring 

Professional Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. 


• Minimum three years of experience working in a senior finance role with managerial responsibility in a humanitarian/recovery context.


• Working proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

Context Related Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Previous experience within the Central and West Africa region is preferable.


• Working proficiency in English both written and verbal.


• Experience in risk management with implementing partners. 


• Experience in remote management. 

Behavioural Competencies:

• Handling insecure environment


• Planning and delivering results


• Working with People


• Analysing


• Communicating with impact and respect


• Coping with change

Leadership Profile Competencies:

• Build meaningful relations


• Empower people


• Deliver results


• Act with integrity

What we offer 

• Duty station: Abuja, Nigeria


• Contract: 24 months renewable 


• Salary&benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale (The contract can be national/resident and/or international/mobile depending on final selected profile)


• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. 


• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.