Finance Coordinator at Norwegian Refugee Council

Ref. nr.: 4043227159

The purpose of a Finance Coordinator is to implement delegated area of responsibility.

Job description

• Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at KCO 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 support team
• Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures (Finance)
• Support project staff in financial matters (Finance)
• Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area (Finance)
• Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures
• Assist the Country Director in maintaining overall Kenya Programme Financial Management – budget control and monitoring, cash flows and expenditures management, and financial accounting and reporting
• Conduct training in financial management and monitoring for the Finance Officers in the Area offices, Specialists, Budget holders/Coordinators and other relevant project personnel
• Oversee all financial requests made by the projects, and ensure that NRC’s external financial obligations are met
• Conduct regular field trips to Area Offices for monitoring purposes, conducting training or identifying need for training
• Focal person for audits and ensure recommendations are implemented

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance or Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK).
• Good knowledge of financial reporting systems in donor funded work
• At least 4 years’ experience with large donor funded projects- grants management & reporting
• 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
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Education field: Finance / Economics

Education level: College / University, Bachelor’s degree

Personal qualities

• Strict attention to policy and practice detail
• High integrity
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to function independently and as a work team leader/facilitator
• Excellent computer skills with hands on experience on computerized accounting systems; and Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• Managing resources to optimize results
• Managing performance and development
• Analyzing
• Handling insecure environments
• Empowering and building trust

Language: English

We offer

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.

Miscellaneous info

Travel: Some travelling must be expected