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 functions efficiently in all areas of financial accounting, management, monitoring and reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Comply with financial handbook and other NRC polices.

• 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.

• 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 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.

Specific responsibilities 

• Ensure timely scan copy of all vouchers before they are sent to Addis Ababa country office.

• Follow cash advances and their purposes and ensure value for money when verifying accountabilities  

• Prepare and review of payment vouchers and invoices for accuracy and reconcile discrepancies.

• Prepare and arrange for bank withdrawals and transfers and present for verification.

• Record all cash movements.

• Make approved payments.

• Follow up on advances and refunds.

• Scanning, review and preparation of checklist.

• Count cash in daily base, weekly and monthly. 

• Any other duty assigned by the Supervisor.

Job Requirements

  Competencies 

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

 Professional competencies 

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. 

Generic professional competencies: 

• BA degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Studies

• Relevant 2/4 years of experience in accounting with an (I)NGO or other organization.

• Experience from working as a Support Function Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

• Some knowledge of English 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 

 Behavioral competencies

• Handling insecure environment

• Planning and delivering results

• Empowering and building trust

• Communicating with impact and respect

• Coping with change 

• Working with people 

How to Apply

Application procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through THIS LINK.

Please attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials and work experience documents. Applications should reach NRC latest by 24 May 2025 at 5:00pm. 

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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