Finance Coordinator Full Time

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 Shire Area Office. Ensure that the accounting, monitoring, and reporting are according to procedures. Review payment documents and ensure accuracy and compliance with donor requirements.

The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities

1. Ensure that Area Office set up adhere to Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor, and audit requirements
2. Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines, and procedures
3. Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows.
4. Support the Area Finance Manager for the Management of Area office’s finance team
5. Provide regular analysis and reports for the projects
6. Support the management to Implement anti-corruption policy
7. Management the financial software for proper control and regular periodic closing

Specific responsibilities 

1. Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures
2. Review and ensure accuracy of all the financial data entered in to Agresso and timely closure of the accounts every month.
3. Review payment documents and ensure accuracy and compliance with donor requirements.
4. Support project staff in financial matters especially with timely payments.
5. Represent finance in procurement process meetings.
6. Support Area Program team in following up with the budget holders on BVAs, spending plans and monthly cash forecast.
7. Support in dealing with Banks, the relevant reconciliations, etc.
8. Focal point between the Country Finance Manager and Area Office finance team
9. Support preparing Master Budget and Donor Budgets for the Area Office
10. Ensure data archiving as per NRC standards and policies.
11. Support in audit related requirements as and when required.
12. Ensure timely submission of financial reports and supporting documentation from Implementing Partner Organisations.
13. Capacity building of finance and non-finance staff of Area Office.