Generic responsibilities
Comply with financial handbook and other NRC polices. Ensure that accurate and timely accounts are submitted to country office in Addis Ababa every Monday in accordance with NRC Ethiopia financial policies and procedures. Ensure safe custody of NRC finances and keep the petty cash float, to be issued in accordance with NRC policies and procedures. Assemble documents for data input in the accounting system, verifying and registering project numbers/codes, resource numbers and total costs. Maintain open communication with program staff, NRC Addis and others for all financial clarifications and liaise with finance Coordinator or Manager for technical support. Ensure accurate maintenance of all NRC financial and accounting files and transactions Ensure proper management of accounting documents and records Coordinate financial matters with third parties.Specific responsibilitiesย
Ensure timely scan copy of all vouchers before they are sent to Addis Ababa country office. Follow cash advances and their purposes and ensure value for money when verifying accountabilities ย Prepare and review of payment vouchers and invoices for accuracy and reconcile discrepancies. Prepare and arrange for bank withdrawals and transfers and present for verification. Record all cash movements. Make approved payments. Follow up on advances and refunds. Scanning, review and preparation of checklist. Count cash in daily base, weekly and monthly.ย Any other duty assigned by the Supervisor.Competenciesย
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results.ย They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
ย Professional competenciesย
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.ย
Generic professional competencies:ย
BA degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Studies Relevant 2/4 years of experience in accounting with an (I)NGO or other organization. Experience from working as a Support Function Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts Documented results related to the positionโs responsibilities Some knowledge of Englishย Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.ย Strict attention to policy and practice detail Very strong financial analysis skill High integrity Ability to communicate at all levels, in difficult circumstances, and strong negotiation skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Good cultural awareness and sensitivityย Advanced computer skills, especially in MS Excel, MS Word, and use of emailยย Behavioral competencies
Handling insecure environment Planning and delivering results Empowering and building trust Communicating with impact and respect Coping with changeย Working with peopleย The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Together, we save lives and rebuild futures. Safeguarding is central to NRCโs work. We expect all employees to:ย โข treat everyone with respect and dignityย โข contribute to building a safe environment for allย โข never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)ย โข always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRCโs representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14โ000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavorsย to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.
NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRCโs primary presence in Geneva.