Finance Assistant ( National Position) Hodeidah - Yemen

Hodeidah

Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Hodeidah
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
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 purpose of the assistant position is to assist in the day to day implementation of the support functions responsibilities. Use actions words such as conduct or assist for the position relevant responsibilities.

Job description

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.
Assist Finance officer in preparing all payments vouchers and cheques while ensuring adequacy and accuracy of supporting documentation.
Assist in transfer cash programing to designated beneficiaries through local exchanger agencies or handling cash in unconditional and conditional cash activities in field area.
Assist finance officer in bank accounts and cashboxes reconciliations.
Undertake timely analysis and submission or filing of all financial documentation.
Scan all vouchers, contracts and other financial documents as well as supporting documents on regular basis.
Maintain accurate financial and accounting files and transactions, both soft and hard copies.
Assist in preparation of periodic financial reports and submit for review.
Assist in accounting procedures reviews to ensure compliance with all the applicable accounting laws and statutory regulations, NRC requirements and donor regulations.
Maintains liaisons with officials of local banks to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations, and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts.
Performs other duties, as required.
Preparing and verifying payments vouchers and cheques while ensuring adequacy and accuracy of supporting documentation.
Liaise with official local banks to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates and acting accordingly.

Qualifications

B.A in Finance/Accounting
Certified Public Accountant level II.
Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.

Education field

Finance / Economics

Education level

College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities

Numerical skills.
Good office administration skills.
Strong and proactive interpersonal skills.
Good computer spreadsheet skills with exposure to computer based accounting systems.
Excellent communication, including report writing skills.
Accurate and with keen attention to detail.