Finance Coordinator Ethiopia Addis Ababa

Manage finance operations and ensure compliance with NRC policies and procedures.

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Manage finance operations and ensure compliance with NRC policies and procedures.

You have:

MA/BA in related field
Minimum three years’ experience from working as a Finance in a humanitarian/recovery context
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile

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 finance team
Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures
Support project staff in financial matters
Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area
Ensure development and implementation of financial systems and procedures

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum three years’ experience from working as a Finance in a humanitarian/recovery context

• 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

Specific responsibilities

Ensure that Country Operations adhere to global and local Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and auditor requirements
Training of line managers and staff with financial responsibilities
Prepare Budgets and financial reports to donors
Verify PR/PO/BAS and vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment
Participate on procurement committee meeting and make sure procurement are made inline with NRC guideline.
Ensure timely payment of staff salaries, contractors, suppliers and other expenditures
Review and Post financial data in Agresso on daily basis
Update authorization table and bank signatory list regularly
Ensure all taxes and pension payable on monthly bases
Prepare Bank Reconciliation and eBRS and Project summary for NAO office
Monitor budgets regularly and inform/advice the Area Manager on the status of spending.
Ensure that inter country costs in 1560 are sent to respective countries
Support the Area manager in preparation and revision of budgets
Ensure proper filing of support documents
Prepare for Annual Audit
Support Area and project staff in financial matters
Support in the implementation of the anti-corruption policy

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Describe a time when you had to prepare a budget for a financial project.	This question assesses your budgeting skills and experience.	Detail the steps taken in budget preparation and any challenges encountered.
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