Finance Manager at Norwegian Refugee Council

The purpose of the Finance Manager is to be responsible for the financial set-up and to ensure that it is according to NRC standards and to support programme/project implementation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that country set up adheres to the Financial Handbook, NRC policies, and donor and auditor requirements
• Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines and procedures
• Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows
• Management of financial team
• Training of line managers and staff with financial responsibilities
• Provide regular analysis and reports
• Implement the anti-corruption policy
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the country strategy
• Build the wider team of finance staff through regular support and capacity building
• Provide analysis of financial position for the Country Director as required
• Ensure anti-corruption training and risk-mapping is undertaken regularly
• Assist the Country Director with other responsibilities
• Part of the Country Management Group

Qualifications

• College / University, Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Economics
• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Financial Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the refugee context in Kenya
• Experience of leadership in CMG or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of compliance and anti-corruption including investigation procedures

Personal Qualities

• Managing performance and development
• Empowering and building trust
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Handling insecure environments

We offer

Duty station: Nairobi

Contract period is up to December 2019 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.

*Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position*