Finance Coordinator

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. 

Responsibilities

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

Generic responsibilities:

• Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area level
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
• Prepare and submit reports and analysis
• Ensure proper filing of all support documents
• Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings
• Management of support team

Function specific responsibilities

• Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to NRC’s and donor procedures.
• Support project staff in financial matters including budget preparation, budget monitoring and budget revisions.
• Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area/country
• Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures
• Provide anti-corruption training to all staff

Specific responsibilities 

• These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.
• Assist the Area Manager in preparing cash forecasts, maintaining overall budget control and monitoring cash flows and expenditures
• Ensure timely and proper month-end closure and the monthly reports BRS and PS are submitted to the Regional Office within the stipulated deadlines.
• Preparing BVA (budget monitoring) and providing advice and feedback to Area Manager and program staff.
• Timely preparation of donor financial reports and submit to the Regional Controller for review.
• Work with the Area Manager and Budget Holders in preparation and timely submissions of budget proposals.
• Timely monthly distribution of National and International staff salaries and benefits to the specific projects.
• Closely monitor the Area Master Budget coverage through the Master budget monitoring tool and update the Area Manager and Head of Support accordingly.
• Ensuring that budgeting, financial reporting and other financial processes comply with the Financial Procedures Manual, other NRC policies and the requirements of donors, auditors and authorities.
• Assist implementation of FS model and Responsible for monthly distribution of TZFX0000/TZFP0000
• Responsible for checking travel claims for compliance with NRC and donor rules and regulations.
• Responsible for verification of all rebooking’s.
• Ensure proper management and storage of accounting documents and records
• Assign duties, train and appraise Finance Officers and Assistants under your supervision.
• Attending the Area Management Group (AMG) meetings and updating on any financial, audit and compliance matters as appropriate.

Qualifications

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: 

• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Finance Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
• A holder of bachelor degree in Accounts, Business administrations or any other related field.
• 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

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