Only Kenyan Nationals are eligible to apply for this position.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia
since early 2004 and has since expanded its programme to Kenya in 2006 and to
Ethiopia in 2011.
The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and
operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab and
Molo) and Ethiopia (Addis Ababa and Dolo Ado).
The Finance Coordinator will make sure the finance department in Dadaab functions efficiently in all areas of financial budgeting, expenditure, accounting, monitoring and reporting.
Reference no.: 1449481622
The Finance Coordinator will make sure the finance department in Dadaab functions efficiently in all areas of financial budgeting, expenditure, accounting, monitoring and reporting.
Reference no.: 1449481622
Deadline for application: 24.06.2012
Job description
Job description
- Ensure
financial management systems and procedures are in place and that NRC’s
and donors’ accounting practices and standards are adhered to
- Ensure
financial management policies, systems and procedures are in place and
that NRC’s and donors’ accounting practices and standards are adhered to
- Assist
the Area Manager preparing budgets and cash forecasts, and in maintaining
overall budget control through proper monitoring of cash flows and
expenditures
- Oversee
all financial requests made by the projects, and ensure that NRC’s
external financial obligations are met
- Ensure
accurate maintenance of all NRC financial/accounting files and transaction
records
- Monitor
and disburse program budgets as per approved expenditures and budget lines
- Provide
up-to-date analysis and regular reports of the Area’s financial status
- Support
Project Managers in proposals development and their budgets preparation
- Prepare
and submit periodic financial reports as appropriate
- Assign
duties, supervise, train and appraise finance staff.
Personal qualities
- Excellent
interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Strict
attention to policy and practice detail
- Very
strong financial analysis skills ,high integrity
- Good
knowledge of financial reporting systems in donor funded work
- 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.
Job location: Kenya
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelors
Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance or Accounting
- Certified
Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK)
- Minimum
of 5 years’ relevant work experience in large organizations
- At
least 2 years’ work experience in a similar role within a non-governmental
organization (NGO), donor or multilateral agency.
We offer
Commencement: As soon as possible
Commencement: As soon as possible
Duty station: Dadaab
Duration of Contract: Up to 31st December, 2012 with possible
extension.
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will
observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the office in NRC Daadab.
Recreational and social facilities are extremely limited, and
accommodation is in the NRC Compound in Dadaab
To apply:
To apply:
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please
visit our website on www.nrc.no for more information and how to apply.
The closing date for applications is the 24th June 2012.
Only applications received online shall be considered.
The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer,
with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or
political affiliation.