Finance Assistant - Puntland (National Position) - Somalia

Somalia

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Somalia
Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Banking and Finance
- Emergency Aid and Response
Closing Date: Closed

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

The NRC Somalia/Somaliland Country Programme is part of the NRC Horn of Africa, Yemen, Uganda and South Sudan regional mission. Operations in the region began in Somali land in 2004, expanded to Puntland in 2006, South Central Somalia and Kenya in 2007. Prioritized activities focus on Shelter, WASH, Education, Food Security,Protection and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA).

The purpose of the finance assistant position is day to day implementation of the finance function's responsibilities.
Reports to: Finance Officer

Candidates can apply online by going through the " VACANCIES" link at www.nrc.no
Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Email and paper applications will not be considered.

Job description

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 documents
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

Specific Responsibilities:
Record all cash movements and undertake periodic cash counts
Assist in bank accounts and cashboxes reconciliations.
Follow up on advances and refunds
Prepare and arrange for bank withdrawals and transfers and present for verification
Verify all invoices, vouchers and receipts and supporting documents and enter in the system as appropriate on daily basis.
Make all approved payments while ensuring that they are properly supported.
Maintain accurate financial and accounting files and transactions
Maintain proper filling system for all financial and accounting documents
Making copies and or scanning of all vouchers and the support documents before sending to Area main office or country office.
Performing any other duty as delegated by immediate supervisor

Qualifications

Min 2yrs working experience in finance in a humanitarian/recovery context
Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related fields
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 related skills, knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of auditing
Knowledge of financial and accounting system
Knowledge and experience in financial compliance

Personal qualities

Handling insecure environments
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Planning and delivering results

We offer

Commencement: Asap
Contract Duration: 6 Months with the possibility of extension
Duty Station: TBC
Salary/Benefits: According to NRC's general directions.
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

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