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 Shire Area Office. Ensure that the accounting, monitoring, and reporting are according to procedures. Review payment documents and ensure accuracy and compliance with donor requirements.

The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities

• Ensure that Area Office set up adhere to Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor, and audit requirements
• Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines, and procedures
• Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows.
• Support the Area Finance Manager for the Management of Area office’s finance team
• Provide regular analysis and reports for the projects
• Support the management to Implement anti-corruption policy
• Management the financial software for proper control and regular periodic closing

Specific responsibilities 

• Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures
• Review and ensure accuracy of all the financial data entered in to Agresso and timely closure of the accounts every month.
• Review payment documents and ensure accuracy and compliance with donor requirements.
• Support project staff in financial matters especially with timely payments.
• Represent finance in procurement process meetings.
• Support Area Program team in following up with the budget holders on BVAs, spending plans and monthly cash forecast.
• Support in dealing with Banks, the relevant reconciliations, etc.
• Focal point between the Country Finance Manager and Area Office finance team
• Support preparing Master Budget and Donor Budgets for the Area Office
• Ensure data archiving as per NRC standards and policies.
• Support in audit related requirements as and when required.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports and supporting documentation from Implementing Partner Organisations.
• Capacity building of finance and non-finance staff of Area Office.

About You

Generic professional competencies: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Finance Coordinator/Officer in an INGO or humanitarian agency
• 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 is must.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 

• Knowledge & experience of working in Agresso accounting system
• Knowledge of the context in the Jijiga Area Office
• Willing to travel to remote project locations, ability to work flexibly including weekends.

Behavioral competencies

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