Vacancy title:
Finance Coordinator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 3 2025

Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 21 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Generic responsibilities 

1. Implement NRC’s financial systems and procedures.
2. Ensure adherence to Financial Handbook, other NRC policies and donor requirements
3.   Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow
4. Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures
5. Supervise, train and develop financial team
6.   Prepare and submit reports and analysis as required; responsible for the preparation of financial reports to NRC and donors
7. Contribute in the design, development and implementation of the grants management policies, procedures and practices
8. Continually review the entire grant management system and provide recommendations to the Head of Support on its improvement
9. Support project staff in financial matters 
10. Ensure proper filing of all financial documents

Specific responsibilities 

1. Ensure timely posting in agresso; daily/ weekly, adhering to monthly accounts closure deadline
2. Prepare and analyze the Balance Accounts Reconciliation (eBRS) and submit to the FM before 8^th monthly. 
3. Follow up on aging accounts; Advances, accruals, receivables and payables, throughout the month, before month end closure exercise. Immediately involve the AM/ FM where necessary.
4. Frequently check for proper use of chart of accounts and make proper adjustments.
5. Timely verification of payment vouchers 
6. Ensure proper filing of all financial documents in both hardcopy and online.
7. Consolidate and submit the monthly cash forecast to the FM by 12^th of each month
8. Participate in the preparation of the master support budget. As well as support line manager’s/ budget holders in budget preparation, monitoring & financial procedures.
9. Undertake finance training of all staff and capacity building of subordinates
10. Ensure timely transfer of funds to all field office(s).
11. Ensure cash and bank accounts are managed & reconciled according to NRC policy and procedures.
12. Ensure for all payments, correct documentation is attached, logistics and financial procedures respected, project/account code correct, and the authorisation of payments is in line with NRC UG authorisation table 
13. Conduct performance management of the finance team
14. Review payroll before monthly salaries payment and clear any outstanding issues timely. 
15. Ensure verification of all payments by FM including payroll and share monthly salary allocation. 
16. Follow up with HR and individual staff for monthly timesheets. Ensure they are verified/ signed and uploaded accordingly.
17. Ensure safe and cashbox secured and routines of control are in place
18. Ensure Taxes, NSSF and others are paid and filed within the stipulated timelines
19. Participate in the bid committee
20. Review and verification of purchase requisition, purchase order, waiver/ note for file
21. Ensure up to date financial records including; authorization table, local financial handbook and others. Update staff on any changes thereof. 
22. Make at least 20% field visits where/when possible, security withstanding. Report to the line manager of any matters arising from the visits.
23. Accountable for the exercise of securing backlog and maintain completed electronic/ online supporting documentation as per NRC regulations. 
24. Share 1560 vouchers and supporting documents with other country offices in the region, monthly
25. Act as Finance Coordinator Budget & Reporting in her/his absence 

 Professional competencies 

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance. 

Professional competencies for this position: 

• Minimum of five years’ experience from working as a Finance Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context; a professional finance qualification is desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting and related courses
• CPA 3 qualification is added advantage.
• Knowledge of Agresso is an added advantage
• 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 

Behavioral competencies

• Managing resources to optimize results
• Managing performance and development
• Handling insecure environments
• Advanced computer skills, especially in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point and use of email
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent planning and delivering results
• Ability to handle insecure environments
• Strict attention to policy and practice detail
• Very strong financial analysis skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels, in difficult circumstances, and strong negotiation skills 

Context related skills, knowledge and experience 

• Knowledge of the Auditing
• Knowledge in working multiple donors including UNHCR, UNICEF, SIDA, ECHO, NMFA, etc

What we offer

• Duty station: Kampala Country Office
• Contract: national contract, 12 months (extension possible, dependent on funding)
• Travel: Frequent travel to the project sites
• Salary/benefits: grade 7 on NRC’s national salary scale. 
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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