Finance Coordinator at Norwegian Refugee Council

Norwegian Refugee Council

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
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 occursFinance CoordinatorResponsibilities
  • Review and verify supporting documentation for payment requests to ensure compliance and accuracy prior to bank or cash disbursements.
  • Prepare and submit monthly Budget Variance Analysis (BVA) reports for the Regional Hub to the Head of Operational Support.
  • Conduct intercompany control account reconciliations across multiple country offices to ensure accuracy and timely reconciliation (account codes 1560 and 1561).
  • Monitor and report on Regional Hub running costs, coordinating with the Administration and Logistics units to ensure timely payment of utilities and other regional expenses.
  • Perform monthly reconciliations of Regional Hub accounts and ensure timely submission of Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS).
  • Conduct weekly cash counts in collaboration with the Finance Officer to maintain cash integrity.
  • Provide budgeting, financial monitoring, and reporting support to hosted entities within the East and Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Hub.
  • Calculate and record hosting fees for entities hosted within the ESA Regional Hub.
  • Post monthly salary entries for both international and national staff into the financial system.
  • Process and disburse payroll for national staff in accordance with organizational policies.
  • Provision of national staff severance as per contractual and statutory requirements.
  • Ensure monthly zeroing of the ESA Regional Hub budget to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Prepare project summaries to support timely and accurate fund requests.
  • Conduct finance induction sessions for new staff joining the Regional Office, covering NRC financial procedures and systems.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and responding to audit queries.
  • Compile and submit the Regional Office transaction checklist monthly.
  • Submit weekly exchange rate reports to Head Office for financial planning and reporting.
  • Monitor and ensure that the Project Control Budget (K1FX0001) maintains a NIL balance at the end of each month.
QualificationsThese are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.Generic professional competencies for this position:
  • Proven experience in financial management within humanitarian or recovery contexts.
  • Demonstrated success in delivering results aligned with the responsibilities of the role.
  • Self-awareness of leadership style and ability to adapt to different team dynamics.
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
Context related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • Professional certification in accounting (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is highly desirable.
  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience in financial roles within the humanitarian or development sector.
  • Strong proficiency in financial reporting systems and tools.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
  • Proficient skills in computer-based financial analysis and reporting.
  • High level of cultural sensitivity and awareness, with the ability to work in diverse settings.
  • Capacity to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Please note that shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.
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