Finance Coordinator (Female Candidates Only) – NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council)
Accounting and Finance
NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council)
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organization that provides assistance, protection, and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. The majority of our more than 4000 staff members are national employees in NRC’s projects in over 30 countries in Africa, Asia, America, and Europe.
The NRC Ethiopia program was established in June 2011 to assist Somali refugees in Dollo Ado and Eritrean refugees in Shire. NRC quickly became a leading shelter agency in Ethiopia and designed the government-approved transitional shelter for Dollo Ado beneficiaries. NRC is improving the living conditions of refugees in the selected camps through the provision of Shelter and Education (Youth Education Pack & Alternative Basic Education) while continuing to explore other relevant core competencies in line with emerging needs for refugees. NRC mainstreams gender and protection throughout all program activities and is an active, evidence-based advocate with a view to enhance the situation of NRC’s target groups.
Role and responsibilities
The purpose of the Finance Coordinator is to be responsible that the financial set up is according to NRC standard and to support programme/ project implementation Jijiga Area Office. Ensure that the accounting, monitoring, and reporting are according to procedures. Review payment documents and ensure accuracy and compliance with donor requirements.
Generic responsibilities
- Ensure that Area Office set up adhere to Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor, and audit requirements
- Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines, and procedures
- Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows.
- Support the Area Finance Manager for the Management of Area office’s finance team
- Provide regular analysis and reports for the projects
- Support the management to Implement anti-corruption policy
- Management the financial software for proper control and regular periodic closing
Specific responsibilities
- Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures
- Review and ensure accuracy of all the financial data entered in to Agresso and timely closure of the accounts every month.
- Review payment documents and ensure accuracy and compliance with donor requirements.
- Support project staff in financial matters especially with timely payments.
- Represent finance in procurement process meetings.
- Support Area Program team in following up with the budget holders on BVAs, spending plans and monthly cash forecast.
- Support in dealing with Banks, the relevant reconciliations, etc.
- Focal point between the Country Finance Manager and Area Office finance team
- Support preparing Master Budget and Donor Budgets for the Area Office
- Ensure data archiving as per NRC standards and policies.
- Support in audit related requirements as and when required.
- Ensure timely submission of financial reports and supporting documentation from Implementing Partner Organisations.
- Capacity building of finance and non-finance staff of Area Office.
Generic professional competencies:
- University degree in accounting, finance or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of work experiences out which 2-3 years as a Finance Coordinator in an INGO or humanitarian agency
- Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems.
- Fluency in English both written and verbal is must.
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:
- Knowledge & experience of working in Agresso accounting system
- Knowledge of the context in the Jijiga Area Office
- Willing to travel to remote project locations, ability to work flexibly including weekends.
Behavioral competencies
- Managing resources to optimize results
- Managing performance and development
- Analyzing
- Handling insecure environments
- Empowering and building trust