Implement financial systems and procedures according to Financial Handbook and other NRC policies at office level
Prepare bank accounts and cashbox reconciliations
Verify that vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment
Ensure timely payment of staff salaries, contractors, suppliers and other expenditures
Ensure sufficient cash in the bank and in the cash boxes
Prepare monthly financial reports and send all relevant documents to country office
Ensure filing of all financial documents according to NRC standards
Support project staff in financial matters
Closely follow up with Field office staff on cash advances
Ensure that all financial payments are properly documented in SE filing.
Regular check all financial documents from field offices are compliance in accordance with financial policies and guidelines and provide necessary support if needed.
Closely collaboration with program team for their cash distribution activities and travel to field with them.
Establish a good working relationship with authorities and other relevant stakeholders in Taungoo area.
Support Area Finance team on particular issues and questions from CO regarding with audits requirement.
Ensure each entry is made using valid supporting documents (Purchase request, Good received note, Valid invoices…)
Ensure the request of financial calendar in terms of deadline (for closing accounts, checking data, payment etc)
Monthly accounting checking for responsible cash boxes, Bank reconciliation and bank statements, if applicable.
Maintain and monitor accrued expenditure accounts, advance accounts payable and receivables, deposits and prepayments, ensuring timely recovery of advances and prepayments in field office.
Weekly cash count and monthly cash count for cash box together with supervisor.
Any other tasks assigned by supervisor.
Generic professional competencies:
• Experience from working as a Finance Officer in a humanitarian/recovery
context
• Professional knowledge of auditing
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Some knowledge of English
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Goal-orientated
Ability to work under pressure, independently
Ability and willingness to work and travel under difficult circumstances.
Flexible, creative, and co-operative
Practical sense and willingness and ability to contribute to program
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 NRC’s work. We expect all employees to: • treat everyone with respect and dignity • contribute to building a safe environment for all • never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) • always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH