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Finance Officer - ( National Position ) - Aden

Yemen

  • Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
  • Location: Yemen
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Banking and Finance
  • Closing Date: Closed

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.
Duties and responsibilities

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.
Record financial transactions in Agresso Accounting System on daily basis.
Prepare Sana’a cash boxes and bank reconciliations.
Ensure accurate maintenance of all financial and accounting files and transactions.
Ensure there is sufficient cash in the bank and in cash boxes.
Ensure, in coordination with the relevant project staff, that project / program expenditures are incurred consistent with grant agreements and grant budgets.
Verify supporting documents to ensure completeness before payments are processed.
Ensure proper and adequate filing system for financial documents.
Conduct weekly cash counts with the Finance Assistant and month end cash counts with the Finance Coordinator.
Conduct and following up financial reports with Implementing Partners and report any violation for the terms of signed agreement between IP & NRC.
Prepare all necessary information for internal or external audits.
Assign duties, supervise, train and the Finance Assistant.
Follow up on cash advances and proof of payments tracking (finger prints) and ensure time clearance with staff concerned.

Specific responsibilities:

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.

Qualifications

Experience from working as a Support Function Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context.
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.

Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.

Good knowledge of English. 

Personal qualities
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. 
Financial analysis skills.
Attention to detail.
High integrity.
Good knowledge of financial reporting systems.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good computer skills with hands on experience on computerized accounting systems.
High attention to the finance responsibility.
We can offer
10 to 8 Months (Renewable based on funding availability and satisfactory Performance)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

We work in crises across more than 30 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights.

NORCAP is a global provider of expertise that contributes to solving challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the resilience, and protect the lives, rights and livelihoods of vulnerable people and communities

NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.


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