Finance Officer Yemen Aden (For Yemeni Nationals Only)

1. Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the officer position is to assist in the day to day implementation of the support functions responsibilities. 

Generic responsibilities 

1. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
4. Ensure proper filing of documents
5. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
6. Record financial transactions in Agresso Accounting System on daily basis
7. Prepare Sana’a cash boxes and bank reconciliations
8. Ensure accurate maintenance of all financial and accounting files and transactions
9. Ensure there is sufficient cash in the bank and in cash boxes
10. Ensure, in coordination with the relevant project staff, that project / program expenditures are incurred consistent with grant agreements and grant budgets
11. Verify supporting documents to ensure completeness before payments are processed
12. Ensure proper and adequate filing system for financial documents
13. Conduct weekly cash counts with the Finance Assistant and month end cash counts with the Finance Coordinator.
14. Conduct and following up financial reports with Implementing Partners and report any violation for the terms of signed agreement between IP & NRC
15. Prepare all necessary information for internal or external audits
16. Assign duties, supervise, train and the Finance Assistant.
17. Follow up on cash advances and proof of payments tracking (finger prints) and ensure time clearance with staff concerned.

2-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:

•             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

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• 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.

2. Behavioural competencies (max 6)

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Attitude wisely and balance the variance cases

1. Performance Management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

•             The Job Description

•             The Work and Development Plan

•             The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template

•             The End-term Performance Review Template

•             The NRC Competency Framework

This position is for Yemeni Natioanl only.

Females are highly encourged to apply.

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