Finance Coordinator

Role and responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Generic professional competencies: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Finance Coordinator/Officer in an INGO or humanitarian agency
• University degree in accounting, finance or equivalent is preferred
• 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.

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