Finance Coordinator Full Time NEW

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Finance Coordinator is to implement delegated area of responsibility. The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities

1. Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area level
2. Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
3. Prepare and submit reports and analysis
4. Ensure proper filing of all support documents
5. Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings
6. Management of finance team
7. Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures
8. Support project staff in financial matters
9. Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area
10. Ensure development and implementation of financial systems and procedures

Specific responsibilities

1. Ensure that Country Operations adhere to global and local Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and auditor requirements
2. Training of line managers and staff with financial responsibilities
3. Prepare Budgets and financial reports to donors
4. Verify PR/PO/BAS and vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment
5. Participate on procurement committee meeting and make sure procurement are made inline with NRC guideline.
6. Ensure timely payment of staff salaries, contractors, suppliers and other expenditures
7. Review and Post financial data in Agresso on daily basis
8. Update authorization table and bank signatory list regularly
9. Ensure all taxes and pension payable on monthly bases
10. Prepare Bank Reconciliation and eBRS and Project summary for NAO office
11. Monitor budgets regularly and inform/advice the Area Manager on the status of spending.
12. Ensure that inter country costs in 1560 are sent to respective countries
13. Support the Area manager in preparation and revision of budgets
14. Ensure proper filing of support documents
15. Prepare for Annual Audit
16. Support Area and project staff in financial matters
17. Support in the implementation of the anti-corruption policy

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:

1. Professional competencies

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

Generic professional competencies:

• MA/BA in related field
• Minimum three years’ experience from working as a Finance in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the area context
• Experience with start-up, exit or similar
• Experience with capacity building of staff and training

2. Behavioral competencies

• Managing resources to optimize results
• Managing performance and development
• Analyzing
• Handling insecure environments
• Empowering and building trust