Job Purpose Summary
Based in Gambella, the finance Coordinator will assist Gambela Program with regards to grant management and finance systems, He/ she will insure that and grants are utilized and accounted for compliant with NRC and donor regulations and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and analyze the Balance Accounts Reconciliation for Gambella Area
• Prepare and analyse the Project Summary ( executive BVA and cash request)
• Contribute in the design, development and implementation of the grants management policies, procedures and practices
• Participate in the preparation of the Administrative Budget for the Ethiopia mission
• Ensure monthly budget monitoring is done for each project
• Review and consolidate all grant management reports
• Continually review the entire grant management system and provide recommendations to the Finance Manager on its improvement
• Prepare financial reports to NRC Regional Office and donors
• Ensure timely transfer of funds to all NRC Gambella Program.
• Ensure timely preparation of payments vouchers
• Replace the Finance Manager during absence.
Qualifications and Competences
Academic and Professional Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
Relevant Experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Finance and Budget management
• Specific familiarity with grants proposal writing, and reporting to UNHCR, ECHO, BPRM, EC, SIDA, CIDA and DFID.
Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes
• Good knowledge of financial reporting systems
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with strong team player skills
• Very strong computer based financial analysis skills
• Understanding of the Ethiopia and Somalia environments
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good hands on experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
Key Relationships
Internal Contacts
• Finance Manager
• Finance Coordinator
• Project Managers
• Field finance and grants staff.
External Contacts
• Donors
• NGO Board.