The purpose of the position is to support the implementation of all NRC Programs in the North-West. The Finance Assistant will work closely with all the finance team members to assist in the day-to-day implementation of financial responsibilities. He/she will work under the supervision of the Field Office Coordinator, who will provide him/her full support in the implementation of all relevant activities.
A - Generic Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines Implement delegated support function portfolio according to the plan of action Prepare and develop status reports as required by management Ensure proper filing of documents Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support functionB - Specific Responsibilities
Ensures the day-to-day management of office treasury. Responsible for managing cheque payments. Maintains up to date records, project accounts on the system to ensure that timely, accurate and appropriate information is available and reported. Preparation of payment vouchers for cash and cheques and ensure timely settlement of all undisputed invoices. Ensure the petty cash boxes are updated physically and also in Unit4 at all times. Ensures cheques are cashed timely from the bank for operational reasons. Ensures complete vouchers are properly scanned and filed on Finance filing tree under the supervision of the FO. Ensures vouchers with amounts 10,000USD and above are scanned and sent to Finance Coordinator to update the compliance checklist monthly. Assists the finance officer to perform cash and bank reconciliation and month-end closure procedures Ensures daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic cash count is done with the AM/FOC Assists Finance officer in tracking advances and ensures that clearance of advances is done timely. Ensures that all supporting documents are complete and accurate before the financial transaction is posted by the FO. Be the focal person between Country Office and Field office regarding funds transfer requests and other payments through bank and cash. Control and post financial transactions into aggressor in the absence of the FO Perform other duties as assigned.C - Generic professional competencies:
Experience from working as a Finance Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts Good knowledge of the South-West and North-West region context Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities Excellent knowledge of English, pidgin and a working knowledge of French.D - Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word Attention to detail and accuracy Good in oral and written English and/or French Good knowledge of the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon Minimum of University degree in Finance, Economics and any other related course.We offer
• Beginning: February 2024
• Duration of the contract: 12 months, renewable depending on the availability of funds
• Salary / Benefits: In accordance with NRC’s Salary Grid and 90% health insurance coverage.
• Duty station: Bamenda
NRC is an equal-opportunity employer and aims to diversify its workforce in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical abilities
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply 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.