Branch Finance and Admin Officer Bachelor Degree Job

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 RESPONSIBILITIES

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


Qualifications and Experience


Bachelor Degree in Finance or accounting or equivalent in field of study.
Minimum of 3years' 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

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) was established through an Act of Parliament in 1960. This Act depicts that the NRCS is recognized by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a community based Voluntary Aid Society, auxiliary to and complementing the public authorities in the area of humanitarian interventions. The NRCS was recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1961 and admitted by the International Federation of the Red Cross Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) as the 86th National Society in 1961.