Fresher Finance Assistant NGO Job Opportunities – Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Job: Finance Assistant (Fresher Jobs)

Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Duty Station: Uganda

Reports to: Finance Team Leader

About NRC:

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 30 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP is a global provider of expertise that contributes to solving challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the resilience, and protect the lives, rights and livelihoods of vulnerable people and communities. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.

Job Summary:  Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator and in direct coordination with the Finance team at the Area Office, the Finance Assistant will manage the cash function in the Isingiro field office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Generic responsibilities (max 10)

• Ensure that accurate and timely accounts are submitted to FA in Kampala Area office on daily basis and in accordance with NRC financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe custody of an adequate amount of petty cash float, to be issued in accordance with NRC policies and procedures.
• Make all payments after approval by the respective managers and after compiling and verifying the accuracy of necessary documents.
• Filing and Entering into computer financial data and maintaining Cash/Bank register.
• Effects all payment and settlements of accounts including, house rent, electric bill, water and telephone bills,
• Responsible for field payments during trainings and other field activities.
• Maintain open communication with the program staff for all financial clarifications.
• Liaise with Finance Assistant for technical support.
• Assure all original documents, vouchers are attached before they are sent to the country office.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Specific responsibilities

• Ensure safe custody of NRC finances and keep the petty cash float, to be issued in accordance with NRC policies and procedures.
• Review payment requests for accuracy, completeness, compliance, level of authorisation and clarity on the invoices.
• Provide the necessary archiving and maintenance of filing system
• Assist in the preparation of payment documents and recording in the system
• Make payments to suppliers as required.
• Assist programme and logistics in any distribution activities.
• Coordinate and liaise with various programs and field offices
• Inputting of all required data onto NRC Financial Systems.
• Assist and help on the preparation of audit documents
• Perform any assignment given by immediate supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Finance Assistant job placement must have experience working as a Support Function Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Some knowledge of English
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strict attention to policy and practice detail
• Very strong financial analysis skills and Good knowledge on financial reporting systems
• 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.

Behavioral competencies (max 6) The following are essential for this position:

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join NRC in the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 4^th January 2021