Job Description

Generic responsibilities

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.

 Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines

1. Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
2. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
3. Ensure proper filing of documents 
4. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function

 Specific responsibilities 

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.

• Record all cash movements and undertake periodic cash counts.
• Assist in bank accounts and cash boxes reconciliations.
• Follow up on advances and refunds.
• Prepare and arrange for bank withdrawals and transfers and present for verification.
• Verify all invoices, vouchers and receipts and supporting documents and enter in the system as appropriate.
• Make all approved payments.
• Maintain accurate financial and accounting files and transactions.
• Send monthly reports to the Hargeisa office.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports, budgets and budget monitoring for project

Experiences and Qualifications

• Experience working for 1 to 2 years as a Finance Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Good knowledge of English 
• Knowledge of auditing
• Office administration skills
• Accounting package skills, Ms. Excel, spoken and written English language, and the like.
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer skills with exposure to accounting systems
• Good communication skills such as excellence in spoken & written English language.
• Accurate and keen on detail.
• Humble, flexible, honest, accountable, negotiating, and a team player who can cope with pressure.

Skills Required

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