Finance Coordinator at Norwegian Refugee Council

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

These 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.