Finance Officer Jordan Irbid Host Area

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 5 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 5 (NRC) contracts.

1. Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the officer position is day to day implementation of the support functions responsibilities. Use actions words such as ensure, implement, or assist for the position's relevant responsibilities

Specific responsibilities

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus, and type of program intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.

BANK  Daily bookkeeping, utilizing the NRC Agresso accounting system.  Ensure timely payment to CBOs, Volunteers, Suppliers, Service providers, and other expenditures through bank transfers or cheques.  Verify that the vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before proceeding with the payments.  Ensure proper tracking and monitoring of supplier/program payments including monthly reconciliations with relevant parties.

CASH  Bookkeeping - Make sure that the cashbook postback is updated with cash payment transactions daily and share with the Finance Team Lead for posting.  Responsible for cashbox, cash flow and regular cash counts including the proper tracking of cash advances.  Verify that the vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before proceeding with the payments.

GENERAL  Ensure filing of all financial documents according to NRC standards.  Support in the month-end closing processes by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the cash ledger and all supporting documentation is in place and properly coded.  Responsible for scanning and archiving finance documentation as per SSD guidelines for the Field Office on a weekly and monthly basis.  Support the Finance Coordinator in audit preparations and audit close-out.

Critical interfaces By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:  Budget holders  Relevant implementation staff  Auditors (internal/external)

Scale and scope of the position Staff: - Stakeholders: Stakeholders: UN agencies, INGOs, local NGOs Budgets: All NRC budgets Information: Agresso Legal or compliance:

2. Competencies

Competencies are important for the employee and the organization to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

1. Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. Generic professional competencies:  Experience from working as a Support Function Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context.  Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.  Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.  Some knowledge of English. Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:  Qualification requirement: BA in Accounting or related field.  Years of Experience: 2

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:

 Handling insecure environment  Planning and delivering results  Empowering and building trust  Communicating with impact and respect