Finance Technical Assistant Ethiopia Afar at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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Position: Finance Technical Assistant Ethiopia Afar

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Afar - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 month ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Finance Assistant position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the finance functions responsibilities. The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines
• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of financial documents according to NRC standards and the Securing Supporting Documents (SSD) policy
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
• 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, and filed and the original is sent to CO monthly
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and send all relevant documents to the 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 the preparation of payment vouchers for cash and cheques and ensure timely settlements of all invoices
• Assist the Finance Officer 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies

• Competencies are important for the employee and the organization to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

Professional competencies

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

Generic professional competencies:

• Minimum 2 years experience working as a Finance Assistant or Cashier in a humanitarian/recovery context
• BA in Accounting/Finance or a 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

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Good knowledge of the area and context in the Region
• Goal-oriented with the ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision.
• Experience working with large institutional donors is an advantage
• Knowledge of local languages

Behavioural Competencies

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect