Finance Team Leader Iran North-NRC Internals and Nationals only

Finance & Economy

Overview

Lead financial operations for NRC in Northern Iran.

You have:

• At least 5 years of working experience in a similar position
• University degree in accounting or finance management or MBA in finance.
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English; Fluent in written and spoken Farsi.
• Knowledge of local context and experience working with the local partner.
• Knowledge of Banking procedures in Iran.
• Knowledge of SSO and tax regulations in Iran.
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting basis.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

Qualifications

Professional competencies :

These skills, knowledge, and experience are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies:

• At least 5 years of working experience in a similar position
• University degree in accounting or finance management or MBA in finance.
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English; Fluent in written and spoken Farsi.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Advanced knowledge of working with MS office tools.
• Knowledge of Banking procedures in Iran.
• Knowledge of local context and experience working with the local partner.
• Knowledge of SSO and tax regulations in Iran.
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting basis.

Behavioural competencies :

• Planning and delivering results
• Build meaningful relations
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Working with People
• Delivery results

Responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

1. Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area level
2. Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
3. Prepare and submit reports and analysis
4. Ensure proper filing of all support documents
5. Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings
6. Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures
7. Support project staff in financial matters
8. Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the Area Office.
9. Promote the rights of refugees in line with the advocacy strategy.
10. Ensure that key learnings are extracted from operations regarding protection.

Specific responsibilities

1. Support Area Manager in donor budget preparations and budget management
2. Lead the budget monitoring practice at area level and provide support
3. Lead the daily financial verification, payment preparations and accounting at area level.
4. Contribute to the development and implementation of internal control procedures at area level.
5. Support Area Manager for monthly budget monitoring and budget controlling.
6. Arrange monthly meetings with budget holders to review Budget Monitoring Tool.
7. Update Master Budget monthly in consultation with Area Manager.
8. Ensure monthly transactions are closed on a timely basis.
9. Ensure supporting documents are archived before releasing the payments.
10. Financial verification for local partner at Area level.
11. Identify the capacity building gaps for Finance staff in the area.

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Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no