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Finance Coordinator

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

5 years

1 Position

2024-06-21

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2024-07-04

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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 Organizations.

  • Capacity building of finance and non-finance staff of Area Office.

Job Requirement

Generic professional competencies: 

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Finance Coordinator in an INGO or humanitarian agency

  • University degree in accounting, finance or equivalent fields

  • 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

How To Apply

Candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit application letter together with updated curriculum vitae that includes contact details of three work-related referees through below link. HERE

Applications should be submitted latest by July 04, 2024, at 5:00 pm.

NB: “Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply”

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Accounting & Finance

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