Le Conseil Norvégien pour les Réfugiés recherche un responsable des finances, Addis-Abeba, Éthiopie

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

 

General Responsibilities :

1. Ensure that country set up adhere to Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and auditor requirements ;
2. Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines and procedures ;
3. Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows ;
4. Management of CO financial team ;
5. Training of line managers and staff with financial responsibilities ;
6. Provide regular analysis and reports ;
7. Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.

 

Specific Responsibilities :

Accounting and Cashflow Management :

• Ensure monthly accounting closing is done on time and following NRC financial procedures ;
• Monitor Cash flows for all Area Offices where funds are channelled from the Country Office and ensure regular follow up ;
• Follow up on Income received from donors timely.

Budgeting and Reporting :

• Update Master Budget on regular bases to ensure funding needs are up-to-date as well as ensure coverage with the donor funding. Ensure MB is accurate ;
• Elaborate budget for new proposals, ensuring donor regulations have been taken into consideration.

Financial Analysis :

• Responsible monthly Budget versus Actual for all projects and prepare forecast of expenditures in coordination with Programme Staff ;
• Responsible for Finance Reports to be presented to CMG upon request ;
• Ensure shared costs are allocated according to Fair Share principles and contribute to adapt the Head Office/regional office requirements to Country office finances.

Supporting Documentation, Financial Systems and Auditing :

• Elaborate, review and update Finance Standard Operating Procedures for NRC Ethiopia anytime there are significant changes ;
• Ensure Compliance procedures are being followed by the Finance Staff across all Area Offices ;
• Do finance checks and validation of expenditures as per delegation of authority.

Programme Support and Capacity Building :

• Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, through working across programme and support teams and the development of relevant guidance and Standard Operation Procedures ;
• To support Finance Department in Area Offices if significant workload is expected (Finance reports, proposals, audits, etc.).

 

Professional competencies :

• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Financial Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context ;
• 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.

 

Behavioural Competencies :

• Managing performance and development ;
• Empowering and building trust ;
• Analysing ;
• Communicating with impact and respect ;
• Managing resources to optimize results ;
• Handling insecure environments ;
• Coping with change.

For more information, here is the detailed Job Description.

 

Additional Details :

Duty Station : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Type of Contract : 12 Months renewable based on funding, performance, and the need for position

Salary : Based upon the NRC grading Scale

Travel : 30%

This position is open to qualified candidates of Ethiopia Nationality Only!

 

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