Role and Responsibilities

The purpose of the Finance Officer position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the finance functions responsibilities. Use action words such as to conduct or assist for the position’s relevant responsibilities. The following is a brief description of the role.

 Generic Responsibilities

• Ensure to adhere to Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and auditor requirements

• Implement delegated CC project portfolio according to the plan of action

• Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines and procedures

• Prepare and develop status report as required by management

• Provide regular analysis and reports

• Explore and assess the new and better ways to support the project target beneficiaries most in need

• Oversee the proper filing of financial documents according to NRC standards and the Securing Supporting Documents (SSD) policy into the online system

• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for verification of payments to contractors, & other payments as stipulated in the contract/agreement(s) & in line with NRC financial policies and procedures.

• Maintain all financial records properly (hard copy and soft version)

• Verification of per-diem, overtime, travel and other allowances

• Responsible for verification of all purchase requests and cash advances

• Monitor, check and post the CO office post-backs on daily bases

• Responsible for cash counts, reconciliation, pending checks and reporting on a monthly basis.

• Establish control for the prevention of waste, fraud, and mismanagement.

Job Requirements

Generic professional competencies:

• Experience working as a Finance Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context

• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

• Some knowledge of English, both written and verbal

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Bachler degree in the field of Accounting with a minimum of two years’ experience handling cash, recording accounting data/tax data/procurement data

• Basic computer skills (common Microsoft Windows and Office applications)

• Goal-orientated with the ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.

• Fluency in both spoken and written English and Amharic

Behavioral Competencies

• Handling insecure environment

• Planning and delivering results

• Empowering and building trust

• Communicating with impact and respect

How to Apply

Register using the following LINK

Note: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!