South Sudan: Finance Cordinator

Finance Coordinator (South Sudanese only) - South Sudan
Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been operational in South Sudan since 2004 providing assistance to IDPs, returnees, refugees and host communities in areas affected by displacement. NRC currently operates an integrated programme focused on six sectors (core competencies): Education, Shelter, Food Security, WASH, Camp Coordination/Camp Management (CCCM) and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA).
The security and humanitarian situation in South Sudan has deteriorated sharply since mid-December 2013 when violence erupted in the capital Juba and quickly spread to large parts of the country. Large-scale displacement and massive humanitarian needs persists.
NRC programmes are designed to provide protection and durable solutions for IDPs, refugees and returnees. In South Sudan NRC focuses both on emergency humanitarian responses and early recovery work.
NRC is seeking to hire Finance Coordinator. He/she will Provide support in ensuring that NRC South Sudan Mission consistently complies with all the legal regulations, financial requirements and humanitarian standards set by NRC, its donor partners. Support to financial budgeting, expenditure, accounting, monitoring and reporting as required.
Submit apply through the webcruiter or through the following ways:
SS.job@nrc.no or in an enclosed envelope clearly marked “Application for: Position of Finance Coordinator to one of NRC offices in these locations:
o Human Resource Office in Juba
o Human Resource Office in Alek
o Human Resource Office in Aweil
o Admin and Human Resource Office in Bor and Minkaman (Awerial)

Job description

• Support the Area Manager and Finance Manager in the internal reporting to programs, Ensure, that all cash boxes for Alek and Aweil are recorded in an accurate and timely manner into the Aggreso financial system.
• Ensure that the vouchers are sent to Juba as per schedule
• Responsible to make all bank related activities; be responsible to oversee bank and cash withdrawals
• Ensure that the daily cash counts are reconciled against the electronic daily cash records
• Send weekly cashbox to Area Manager, Project Cordinators, and Project Managers for verification, and make necessary corrections
• Be responsible to keep updated authorization table and obtain signatures of staffs in the field, scan the documents and send for archiving
• Provide weekly detailed report on outstanding advances
• Responsible for preparation of bank reconciliation at the end of every month
• Make sure that all financial activities are in compliance with local laws of South Sudan
• Check and sign as the verifier of purchase requisitions, payment vouchers and other documents as required in line with approved budget
• Responsible for weekly meetings with logistics, procurement, HR and programs on financial issues
• Responsible for induction of new staff and training finance staff in the field
• Assist HR and Admin on monthly payroll verification.
• Liaise with other departments on finance matters and provide advice as and when required
• Responsible for financial report of NRC Implementing Partners

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in field of Accounting or Business Administration and Finance
• Audit training would be an added advantage
• Ability to interpret donor regulations on all context of grant management and transactions
• Significant understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts
• Cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity in major issue
• Must be able to prioritize and have excellent multitasking documentation and reporting skills
• Excellent computer skills with hands on experience on computerized accounting systems; and Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Minimum of 2-3 year’ relevant work experience in the related field
• Good problem solving skills diplomatic and self-directed, Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Understanding of the South Sudan, context of humanitarian and development sector program implementation. Proven experience in South Sudan
• Fluency in English – oral, written

Education field

• Computing / IT

Education level

• College / University, Bachelor's degree

Personal qualities

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, attention to policy and practice detail

We offer

• Commencement: ASAP
• Contract period: 12 months Contract renewable subject to funding
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions
• Duty station: Alek/Aweil, South Sudan
• Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location

Miscellaneous info

• Travel: Some travelling must be expected

Please, apply through www.nrc.no