Finance Technical Assistant Ethiopia Addis Ababa

Assist with financial management and reporting for NRC projects.

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Overview

Assist with financial management and reporting for NRC projects.

You have:

  • Minimum 1 years’ experience in related field
  • BA in Accounting/Finance or similar field
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Knowledge of English, both written and verbal
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Knowledge about own skills/profile

Qualifications

Generic professional competencies:

  • Minimum 1 years’ experience in related field
  • BA in Accounting/Finance or similar field
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Knowledge about own skills/profile
  • Knowledge of English, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

  1. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
  2. Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
  3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
  4. Ensure proper filing of financial documents according to NRC standards and the Securing Supporting Documents (SSD) policy
  5. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
  6. Support project staff in financial matters

Specific responsibilities

  • Check supplier’s invoices and ensure that the supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment, and ensure timely payments
  • Assist in the month-end accounting closing process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger and all supporting documentation.
  • Ensure all documents are copied, scanned, filed and original and submit to CO finance monthly
  • Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and submit all relevant documents to country office monthly
  • Assist in ensuring cash in bank and cash boxes
  • Ensure that all taxes and other government payments are settled monthly
  • Follow up the day-to-day responsibility of managing petty cash and cheque payments
  • Assist with preparation of payment vouchers for cash and cheques and ensure timely settlements of all invoices
  • Assist the Finance Coordinator to perform cash and bank reconciliation
  • Assist with payments of labor or other activities in camps or communities as required
  • Maintain open communication with all staff and others for all financial clarifications.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience in managing financial documents and reports? This question assesses your practical experience in handling financial documentation. Provide specific examples of your responsibilities in financial document management, emphasizing accuracy and timeliness.
How do you ensure accuracy when processing invoices and payments? This question evaluates your attention to detail and financial processing skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain a time you faced challenges in a financial role and how you managed it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you prioritize financial tasks during a busy month-end closing? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to ensure compliance with financial regulations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you communicated financial information to non-financial staff? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or software have you used for financial reporting? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you handle discrepancies in financial documents. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 6 months ago - Updated 5 months ago - Source: nrc.no