Finance Coordinator at Norwegian Refugee Council

Job Description:

• Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area level
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
• Prepare and submit reports and analysis
• Ensure proper filing of all support documents
• Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings
• Management of finance team
• Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures
• Support project staff in financial matters
• Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area
• Coordinate the financial aspects of the Consortium in Kenya country office
• Ensure proper financial and accounting system with strong internal control systems are place.
• Consolidate financial reports, fund requests and budget amendments in a timely manner for the consortium
• Review and monitor budgets for all consortium partners to support financial stability, efficiency and value for money.
• Be the focal point for the DFID project budget preparation and budget revisions and occasionally participate in any such meetings to foster compliance and to address any financial issues.
• Ensure that all procurements, payments and other transactions are in line with donor financial guidelines, rules and regulations for procurement, accounting and reporting
• Coordinate the consortium project audits as per the donor requirements.

Qualifications for the Finance Coordinator Jobs:

• University degree in Accounting and Finance
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA II), or equivalent
• 3 years’ experience from working as a Finance Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems
• Practical experience of working with consortiums
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel and standard accounting packages
• Excellent project management, accounting and financial analysis
• Knowledge of the context in country
• Education field: Finance / Economics
• Education level: Academy college / University

Personal Qualities:

• Managing resources to optimize results
• Managing performance and development
• Analyzing
• Handling insecure environments
• Empowering and building trust
• Language: English

Contract period is up to December 2017 with possibility of extension. Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.