We believe in a world where the rights of displaced and vulnerable persons are protected during a crisis. We do this through our programmes, where we help meet immediate humanitarian needs, prevent further displacement, and contribute to durable solutions. At the root of our programmes are our solid technical expertise and specific sectorial knowledge aiming for the highest possible quality, whether in stand-alone or integrated approaches.

NRC has been working in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2001. Its programmes focus on the sectors of Education, Rapid Response to Population Movements (RRMP), Protection and Humanitarian Mediation, Shelter, EHA (Shelter/Wash), and Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance (ICLA) in favour of populations forced to move.

You will be responsible for -

The purpose of the Finance Manager is to ensure that the financial set up is according to NRC standards and to support programme/project implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead preparations for and follow up on audits
Provide input on operational support in proposal development and project implementation
Facilitate the Master Support Budget and BPO development
Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows.
Generate monthly financial reports including BvAs and provide financial analysis with appropriate advice to the country management team and budget holders
Train line managers and staff with financial responsibilities and tools
Support budget holders on the budgeting process and prepare donors financial reports on due time
Lead and develop the finance team capacity in the country including training and development of local finance procedures
Coordinate weekly meetings between finance staff for information sharing
Conduct routine field visits to monitor compliance of internal control and financial systems
Implementing and following up on audit findings for the smooth running of the country Office
Performing and following up on any other duties assigned by line manager

What you will bring:

Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Financial Manager
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
Written and verbal fluency in French; English working proficiency

We are also looking for people who share our values:

To be dedicated in what we do.
To be innovative with our solutions.
To act as one unified and inclusive team.
To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the people that we exist to serve; and to each other… the members of our NRC family.

We encourage applications from all qualified and interested candidates. For further details, please view the full job description HERE

We offer:

Commencement: April 2023
Contract period: 12 months contract with possibility of extension
Duty Station: Goma, DR Congo
Travel: Up to 30%
Salary/benefits: Grade 9 according to NRC’s general direction

In case of any challenges in application, kindly write to cwa.recruitment@nrc.no

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you had to manage a complex budget under pressure.	This question assesses your experience and capabilities in budget management in challenging situations.	Provide a specific instance, focusing on the strategies you used to manage the budget effectively.
How do you ensure compliance with internal controls in financial processes?	This question evaluates your knowledge and implementation of compliance measures in finance.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share your experience in conducting audits and implementing audit findings?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to train staff on financial responsibilities?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle financial reporting and ensure timely submission?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.