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Finance Coordinator
Reports To: Area Manager
Supervision Of: Finance Officer(s) and Finance Assistant(s)
Duty Station: Kibondo, Tanzania
Travel: 25%
Project Number: TZFP0000
Duration and Type of Contract: 12 Months National Contract
Responsibilities
The purpose of a Finance Coordinator is to implement a delegated area of responsibility.
Generic Responsibilities:
Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area 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
Function Specific Responsibilities:
Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to NRC’s and donor procedures.
Support project staff in financial matters including budget preparation, budget monitoring and budget revisions.
Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area/country
Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures
Provide anti-corruption training to all staff
Specific Responsibilities:
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.
Assist the Area Manager in preparing cash forecasts, maintaining overall budget control and monitoring cash flows and expenditures
Ensure timely and proper month-end closure and the monthly reports BRS and PS are submitted to the Regional Office within the stipulated deadlines.
Preparing BVA (budget monitoring) and providing advice and feedback to Area Manager and program staff.
Timely preparation of donor financial reports and submit to the Regional Controller for review.
Work with the Area Manager and Budget Holders in preparation and timely submissions of budget proposals.
Timely monthly distribution of National and International staff salaries and benefits to the specific projects.
Closely monitor the Area Master Budget coverage through the Master budget monitoring tool and update the Area Manager and Head of Support accordingly.
Ensuring that budgeting, financial reporting and other financial processes comply with the Financial Procedures Manual, other NRC policies and the requirements of donors, auditors and authorities.
Assist implementation of FS model and Responsible for monthly distribution of TZFX0000/TZFP0000
Responsible for checking travel claims for compliance with NRC and donor rules and regulations.
Responsible for verification of all rebooking’s.
Ensure proper management and storage of accounting documents and records
Assign duties, train and appraise Finance Officers and Assistants under your supervision.
Attending the Area Management Group (AMG) meetings and updating on any financial, audit and compliance matters as appropriate.
Critical Interfaces
Area Manager
Project Managers/Coordinators and Officers
Programs & Grants Department
Human Resources Department
Logistics Department
Regional Head of Finance/Regional Controller
Head of Support
Country Director
Qualifications
Competencies
Professional Competencies
Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Finance Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
A holder of bachelor degree in Accounts, Business administrations or any other related field.
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
Behavioral Competencies
Managing resources to optimize results
Managing performance and development
Analyzing
Empowering and building trust
Performance Management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management System.
The Job Description
The Regular Review, End-of-trial Period Performance Review
The End-of Year Performance Review
The NRC Competency Framework
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Reports To: Area Manager
Supervision Of: Finance Officer(s) and Finance Assistant(s)
Duty Station: Kibondo, Tanzania
Travel: 25%
Project Number: TZFP0000
Duration and Type of Contract: 12 Months National Contract
Responsibilities
The purpose of a Finance Coordinator is to implement a delegated area of responsibility.
Generic Responsibilities:
Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area 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
Function Specific Responsibilities:
Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to NRC’s and donor procedures.
Support project staff in financial matters including budget preparation, budget monitoring and budget revisions.
Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area/country
Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures
Provide anti-corruption training to all staff
Specific Responsibilities:
These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.
Assist the Area Manager in preparing cash forecasts, maintaining overall budget control and monitoring cash flows and expenditures
Ensure timely and proper month-end closure and the monthly reports BRS and PS are submitted to the Regional Office within the stipulated deadlines.
Preparing BVA (budget monitoring) and providing advice and feedback to Area Manager and program staff.
Timely preparation of donor financial reports and submit to the Regional Controller for review.
Work with the Area Manager and Budget Holders in preparation and timely submissions of budget proposals.
Timely monthly distribution of National and International staff salaries and benefits to the specific projects.
Closely monitor the Area Master Budget coverage through the Master budget monitoring tool and update the Area Manager and Head of Support accordingly.
Ensuring that budgeting, financial reporting and other financial processes comply with the Financial Procedures Manual, other NRC policies and the requirements of donors, auditors and authorities.
Assist implementation of FS model and Responsible for monthly distribution of TZFX0000/TZFP0000
Responsible for checking travel claims for compliance with NRC and donor rules and regulations.
Responsible for verification of all rebooking’s.
Ensure proper management and storage of accounting documents and records
Assign duties, train and appraise Finance Officers and Assistants under your supervision.
Attending the Area Management Group (AMG) meetings and updating on any financial, audit and compliance matters as appropriate.
Critical Interfaces
Area Manager
Project Managers/Coordinators and Officers
Programs & Grants Department
Human Resources Department
Logistics Department
Regional Head of Finance/Regional Controller
Head of Support
Country Director
Qualifications
Competencies
Professional Competencies
Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a Finance Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
A holder of bachelor degree in Accounts, Business administrations or any other related field.
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
Behavioral Competencies
Managing resources to optimize results
Managing performance and development
Analyzing
Empowering and building trust
Performance Management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management System.
The Job Description
The Regular Review, End-of-trial Period Performance Review
The End-of Year Performance Review
The NRC Competency Framework
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.