Finance Coordinator Ukraine Odessa

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This is a Professional contract (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract (NRC) contracts.

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

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.

1. 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 – Ukraine Mission. Ensure that the accounting, monitoring, and reporting are according to procedures. Reviewing payment documents and ensure accuracy and compliance with donor requirements

Generic responsibilities

  1. Ensure that Office set up adhere to Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and audit requirements
  2. Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines and procedures
  3. Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows.
  4. Management of office’s finance team
  5. Provide regular analysis and reports for the projects
  6. Support the management to Implement anti-corruption policy
  7. Management the financial software for proper control and regular periodic closing.
  8. Capacity building of the non-finance staff (Program teams) on financial management.
  9. Capacity building of area finance team.
  10. Ensure that NRC’s related activities are implemented within NRC’s Protection mainstreaming guidelines and reports any breaches/concerns to the line manager and/or focal point for proper action.

Specific responsibilities

  1. Review and ensure accuracy of an implementing partner financial report and respective supporting documents
  2. Review payment documents and ensure accuracy and compliance with donor requirements.
  3. Oversee with Banks, their reconciliations, etc.
  4. Ensure that the accounting, monitoring, and reporting are according to NRC and Donor procedures.
  5. Review and ensure accuracy of all the financial data entered in to Agresso.
  6. Ensure data archiving as per NRC standards and policies.
  7. Manage, train and guide Finance Officer(s)/Assistant(s) in Area and Field Offices.
  8. Support Finance Manager in following up with the budget holders on spending plans and monthly cash forecast
  9. Support project/programme staff in budget preparation, spending plans and BVA monitoring and timely payments
  10. Support area off month end, year end and project end closures as per NRC and donor procedures.
  11. Provide support to all audits at area level.
  12. Ensure optimal allocation of expenses in line with approved budgets and projected expenditures (master budget, allocation tables, etc.).
  13. Provide finance raining and capacity building to finance and non-finance staff at area level.
  14. Implement any other Finance related task as requested by the Live Manager.

Critical interfaces

Relevant interfaces for this position are:

  • Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Field Officers
  • Support Teams
  • Finance staff
  • Auditors
  • Related NRC Partners

2. 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:

1. Professional competencies

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a finance position either in the Commercial Sector or INGO.
  • 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.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

2. Behavioural competencies

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioral competencies and the following are essential for this position:

  • Managing performance and development
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Managing resources to optimize results
  • Handling insecure environments

3. Performance Management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

  • The Job Description
  • The Work and Development Plan
  • The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template
  • The End-term Performance Review Template
  • The NRC Competency Framework

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

Added 2 days ago - Updated 5 hours ago - Source: nrc.no