Mobile Financial Operations Supervisor

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE


The Field Senior Finance Officer will assist the Country Senior Finance Manager in supervising financial operations in MACI's Borno and Yobe field offices. This involves ensuring adherence to donor and organizational policies, overseeing field budgets, processing transactions, and supporting audits and reporting requirements.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Administration and Supervision


Oversee daily financial activities across the Borno and Yobe field offices.
Maintain current financial records and ensure timely data entry and reconciliation.
Examine and verify payment requests, expense reports, and procurement documentation.


Budget Management and Support


Monitor expenditures against project budgets and ensure proper use of funds.
Notify the Finance Manager of any significant budget deviations or financial risks.
Support budget forecasting and proposal development.


Compliance and Record-Keeping


Ensure strict adherence to MACI financial policies, donor regulations, and Nigerian tax laws.
Maintain organized and audit-ready financial documentation.
Assist with internal and external audits, providing requested documentation and explanations.


Skill Enhancement


Instruct and provide technical support to field staff on financial procedures and documentation standards.
Promote financial literacy and accountability among non-finance personnel.


Reporting


Submit monthly financial reports, bank reconciliations, and cash forecasts to the Country Office.
Support the preparation of donor financial reports as needed.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE


Education: BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (ICAN, ACCA) is a plus.
Experience: Minimum of 6 years relevant experience in humanitarian finance roles, preferably in Northeast Nigeria.
Languages: Fluency in English and Hausa required. Knowledge of Kanuri or other local dialects is beneficial.


Technical Skills:


Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
Experience using financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Dynamics, zoho etc.)
Strong understanding of donor compliance


CORE VALUES


Transparency
Accountability
Neutrality
Reliability
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity