Job description
The purpose of the Finance Coordinator is to provides support in ensuring that NRC Kenya Mission consistently complies with all the legal regulations, financial requirements and humanitarian standards set by NRC and its donor partners, while ensuring that the Country Office has effective governance, risk management and control system are in place.
Finance Coordinator reports to the Finance Manager
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Job description
Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at KCO level
Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
Prepare and submit reports and analysis
Ensure proper filing of all support documents
Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings
Management of support team
Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures
Support project staff in financial matters
Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area
Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures
Assist the Finance Manager in maintaining overall Kenya Programme Financial Management – budget control and monitoring, cash flows and expenditures management, and financial accounting and reporting
Conduct training in financial management and monitoring for the Finance Officers in the Area offices, Specialists, Budget holders/Coordinators and other relevant project personnel
Oversee all financial requests made by the projects, and ensure that NRC’s external financial obligations are met
Conduct regular field trips to Area Offices for monitoring purposes, compliance checks, conducting training or identifying need for training
Risk Management -ensure financial risks in CO are well managed and be focal person for all compliance related matters
Assist the Country Director in investigations, as and when needed
Focal person for audits and ensure recommendations are implemented
Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK).
Good knowledge of financial reporting systems in donor funded work
At least 4 years’ experience with large donor funded projects- grants management & reporting
Strict attention to policy and practice detail
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.
Experience from working as a Finance Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Education field
Finance / Economics
Education level
College / University, Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
Managing resources to optimize results
Managing performance and development
Initiating action and change
Handling insecure environments
Language
English
We offer Duty station: Nairobi
Contract period s for 12 months with possibility of extension.
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.
Miscellaneous info
Travel: Some travelling must be expected
