Finance Coordinator based in Jerusalem (Nationals only)
Coordinate accounting unit activities and manage the finance team.
Overview
Coordinate accounting unit activities and manage the finance team.
You have:
- Master's degree in accounting or any related matters.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience from working at a similar level in a humanitarian/recovery context.
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
- Previous experience working on main donors.
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
- Good command of English and Arabic, both written and verbal.
- Excellent Knowledge of the Palestinian and Israeli taxation laws.
- Excellent Knowledge of Hebrew language is required.
Contract
This is a Professional contract, Grade 7 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 7 (NRC) contracts.
The Finance Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the accounting unit activities and the day to day operations. The Finance Coordinator will manage the accountancy team and provide capacity building .
Generic responsibilities:
- Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at the country office 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 project staff in financial matters
- Carry out other tasks as directed by management.
- Support line manager in procedures and required finance related trainings trainings
- Management of finance (accountancy) team
The position specific responsibilities include :
- Lead the accountancy work in Palestine office.
- Responsible for the national salary calculation for all areas.
- Responsible to allocate the international salaries and costs to NRC projects and ZERO the intermediate project.
- Responsible for tax rules and regulations for national and international staff, also for consultant and deduction at source.
- Coordinate with Gaza Cash Cards accounts management.
- Comply with Project and Annual Audits in coordination with the Risk and Compliance unit.
- Contribute to the MoI yearly report requirement. And responsible for MoF yearly report.
- Responsible for preparing and loading the international time sheets.
- Follow up on international payments to clear account 1560.
- Responsible for all WB & Gaza reallocations, clearing advances.
- Responsible for Authorization Table.
- Prepare CO & HO Z distribution, exchange rate revaluation, BRS and be responsible for the closing of the month.
- Undertake any other reasonable task assigned by management.
Professional competencies:
- Master’s degree in accounting or any related matters.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience from working at similar level in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Previous experience working on main donors.
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Good command of English and Arabic, both written and verbal
Context/Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Excellent Knowledge of the Palestinian and Israeli taxation laws.
- Excellent Knowledge of Hebrew language is required.
Additional Details:
Duty Station: Jerusalem
Type of Contract: National open end contract
Salary: Based upon the NRC Palestine pay scale
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time you successfully led a financial project. | The interviewer wants to assess your leadership experience in finance. | Provide specific examples that highlight your role and the outcomes. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in financial reporting? | This question evaluates your attention to detail and compliance with regulations. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you've handled a challenging financial situation. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for team management in finance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on changes in taxation laws? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |