Job Opportunity for Finance Manager
Job Opportunity: Finance Manager
Organization: Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) Nigeria
Positions Available: 3
Locations: Maiduguri (Borno State) | Katsina State | Gusau (Zamfara State)
Employment Type: Contract
Monthly Salary: ₦1,081,000
Application Deadline: August 30, 2026
About PUI
Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is an international humanitarian organization providing assistance to vulnerable populations affected by conflict, displacement, natural disasters, and economic crises. Operating in Nigeria since 2016, PUI delivers critical support across the region.
Role Overview
Working alongside the Area/Field Coordinator and Finance Coordinator, the Finance Manager will provide financial leadership for the assigned base. You will manage accounting and budgeting processes, oversee cash flow, supervise the base finance team, ensure strict compliance with internal and donor procedures, and support internal and external audits.
Key Responsibilities
Team Management & Leadership: Supervise, train, and conduct performance appraisals for base finance staff; foster a collaborative work environment.
Budgeting & Financial Analysis: Monitor base-level budgets, identify variances/risks, track expenditure forecasts, and update commitments based on purchase orders. Coordinate monthly budget monitoring meetings and manage grant closure processes.
Accounting & Cash Oversight: Manage accounting entries, bank reconciliations, cashbooks, and monthly closures. Prepare cash forecasts, manage fund transfers, conduct cash counts, and ensure high-level security for physical cash.
Audit & Documentation: Maintain complete physical and electronic financial archives. Ensure all procurement, payroll, and banking documents are fully authorized and audit-ready.
Coordination: Serve as the financial focal point for base departments, escalating financial risks and providing recommendations to senior leadership.
Mandatory Requirements
Education: Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting, MBA in Finance, or a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ICAN).
Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a similar finance management position, preferably within an INGO/NGO setting.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel); deep working knowledge of institutional donor guidelines (e.g., ECHO, UN agencies).
Languages: Fluent in English. Good command of Hausa is an advantage.
Competencies: Strong leadership, analytical, writing, and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to work autonomously and adapt quickly under pressure in complex humanitarian contexts.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application through the official portal:
Note: Please ensure all details provided in the application form are accurate and complete.
Important Recruitment Notice:
PUI Nigeria operates a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding payments, compensation, or inducements in exchange for employment. Applicants should never pay anyone at any stage of the recruitment process. Any payment request is fraudulent and must be reported immediately to PUI.
