• All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. 
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

 Job Purpose Summary

• To ensure the finance department in Shire and Matsebri functions efficiently in all areas of financial accounting, management, monitoring and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that accurate and timely accounts are submitted to country office in Addis Ababa every Monday in accordance with NRC Ethiopia financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe custody of NRC finances and keep the petty cash float, to be issued in accordance with NRC policies and procedures.
• Assemble documents for data input in the accounting system, verifying and registering project numbers/codes, resource numbers and total costs.
• Review payment requests for accuracy, completeness, compliance, level of authorization and clarity on the invoices and seek advice from the finance officer if need arises.
• Prepare and review of payment vouchers and invoices for accuracy and reconcile discrepancies.
• Follow cash advances and their purposes and ensure value for money when verifying accountabilities with HoO and ensure that accountabilities are prompt and cleared before reports are sent to Addis Ababa.
• Responsible for following up NRC bills for timely settlement.
• Make all payments including field payments after approval by the Project Manager(s) and HoO.
• Maintain open communication with program staff, NRC Addis and others for all financial clarifications and liaise with finance Coordinator or Manager for technical support.
• Ensure timely photocopy of all vouchers before they are sent to Addis Ababa country office.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of all NRC financial and accounting files and transactions.
• Ensure proper management of accounting documents and records.
• Coordinate financial matters with third parties like banks, vendors and tax authorities.
• Any other duty assigned by the Supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• BA degree or Diploma in Accounting, Commerce or Business Studies
• 2 years of work experiences in INGO

 Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strict attention to policy and practice detail
• Very strong financial analysis skills
• High integrity
• Ability to communicate at all levels, in difficult circumstances, and strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Advanced computer skills, especially in MS Excel, MS Word, and use of email

How to Apply

Please click on below link to apply! 

Application link