Background
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an international non-governmental organisation of Norwegian origin, present in more than 25 countries worldwide. NRC has been working in the Central African Republic since 2007. Its programmes focus on the sectors of Education, Protection from violence, Humanitarian Mediation, Shelter, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), Livelihoods and Food Security and Information, Counselling, and Legal Assistance (ICLA) in favour of populations forced to move.
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What you will do
The purpose of the Finance Manager is to ensure that the financial set-up is according to NRC's standards and to support programme/project implementation. Some of your roles and responsibilities will include:-
Leading preparations for and follow-up on audits. Providing input on operational support in proposal development and project implementation. Facilitating the Master Support Budget and BPO (Budget Programme Overview) development Maintaining overall budget control and monitoring cash flows. Generating monthly financial reports including BvAs (Budget versus Actual) and providing financial analysis with appropriate advice to the country management team and budget holders. Training line managers and staff with financial responsibilities and tools Supporting budget holders on the budgeting process and preparing donors' financial reports on due time. Leading and developing the finance team capacity in the country including training and development of local finance procedures. Coordinating weekly meetings between finance staff for information sharing. Conducting routine field visits to monitor compliance with internal control and financial systems. Implementing and following up on audit findings for the smooth running of the country Office Performing and following up on any other duties assigned by the line manager.Please download the detailed JD-CAR Finance Manager.pdf to learn more about the position.
What you will bring
1. Professional competencies
Minimum 3 years of experience working as a senior Financial Manager Experience working in complex and volatile contexts. Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems Fluency in French and working knowledge of English2. Behavioural competencies
Managing resources to optimize results. Managing performance and development Empowering and building trust Handling insecure environments Initiating action and change Communicating with impact and respectWhat we offer
Duty station: CAR, Bangui Contract: 24months contract Travel: up to 30% Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative. Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC https://www.nrc.no/career/what-we-offer/Important information about the application process
Internal candidates only: please click the suitcase icon labelled “I am an employee” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site. When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education. Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV. Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. We receive many applicants for each vacant position -Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions about this role and/or in relation to the application process write to: cwa.recruitment@nrc.no. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Please check your application status on your NRC application profile The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 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, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. 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. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.