Finance Coordinator

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of a Finance Coordinator is to implement delegated area of responsibility. 

Generic Responsibilities 

• Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area level

• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements

• Prepare and submit reports and analysis 

• Ensure proper filing of all support documents

• Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings

• Management of support team

• Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures 

• Support project staff in financial matters 

• Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area 

• Provide training to Finance and non-finance staff in the area

Specific Responsibilities 

• Ensure that Area Operations adhere to global and local Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and auditor requirements

• Ensure in coordination with relevant programme staff that expenses are incurred consistent with grant agreements and budgets

• Ensure proper tracking of all purchase requests in Agresso from source to payment

• Assist the Finance manager in reviewing and consolidating all grant management report

• Support Technical specialists/Coordinators in proposal writing, budget preparation and monitoring

• Monitor expenditures, planned costs, committed costs and identify cases of budget over spent and under spent to provide relevant information and advice to the budget holders for informed management decisions

• Ensure the Shire Area operation consistently meets all donor and NRC rules and regulations pertaining to Finance and procurement

Competencies 

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation 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: 

• Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

• Minimum Three years of experience from working as a Finance in a Humanitarian Organization /Recovery Context (INGOs’ and NGOs’)

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal 

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Local language

• Understanding of various donors requirement

• to work under pressure

2. Behavioral competencies 

• Managing resources to optimize results

• Managing performance and development

• Analyzing

• Handling insecure environments

• Empowering and building trust

• Working with people