About the Job
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
- 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.
About You
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.
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:
- Knowledge & experience of working in Agresso accounting system
- Knowledge of the context in the Jijiga Area Office
- Willing to travel to remote project locations, ability to work flexibly including weekends.
Behavioral competencies
- Managing resources to optimize results
- Managing performance and development
- Analyzing
- Handling insecure environments
- Empowering and building trust
Required Skills
- Accounting
Desired Skills
- Accounting
More Information
- Address Ethiopia
- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 5-10
