Assistant, Finance

About this role

The role is for an Assistant, Finance with International Medical Corps. It is based in Maiduguri, Borno, and involves supporting the finance team with tasks such as budgeting, financial reporting, and general ledger work. The position requires coordinating with other departments and maintaining financial records, vouchers, and monthly closings. Candidates should have a background in accounting or business administration and some experience in humanitarian settings or with donors is advantageous. The employer is a global humanitarian nonprofit focused on health interventions and relief programs, operating in underserved communities worldwide.

What you would do

• Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable Transactions.
• Update analysis of payables and receivables and staff advances.
• Maintain journals with real time updates in Cost Point and perform monthly cash closing with the Finance Officer.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports, including monthly/annual statements and variance analysis.
• Reconcile cash accounts daily and conduct daily cash counts with Finance Officer or Manager.
• Prepare and update Daily Cash position in IMC TMS.
• Support team with day-to-day finance tasks and budgets monitoring.
• Ensure vouchers are scanned and uploaded for supervisor review and audit purposes.
• Prepare and process journal entries and general ledger entries.
• File and archive financial documents and ensure proper documentation and retrieval.

What they are asking for

• Typically a 4-year university degree in accounting or business administration.
• Minimum 1 year experience in the humanitarian sector.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken; additional language skills may be required depending on post.
• Knowledge of accounting principles; familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; experience with computerized accounting systems, ERP systems (Costpoint) a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and in loosely structured environments; strong communication and coordination skills.
• Experience coordinating with donors or donor procedures is a plus.
• Willingness to work in challenging conditions and remote areas.
• Ability to work with multiple departments to ensure timely financial reporting.

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