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• Support in ensuring that accurate and
  timely accounts are submitted to country office in Adjumani by 5th of
  every month in accordance with NRC financial policies and procedures.
• The jobholder will ensure safe custody of
  NRC finances and keep the petty cash float, to be issued in accordance
  with NRC policies and procedures.
• Assemble documents for data input in the
  accounting system, verifying and registering project numbers/codes,
  resource numbers and total costs.
• Keenly review payment requests for
  accuracy, completeness, compliance, level of authorisation and clarity on
  the invoices and seek advice from the finance officer if need arises.
• Prepare and review of payment vouchers and
  invoices for accuracy and reconcile discrepancies.
• Follow cash advances and their purposes
  and ensure value for money when verifying accountabilities with finance
  officer and ensure that accountabilities are prompt and cleared before
  reports are sent to Adjumani
• Supporting the finance officer in
  following up NRC bills for timely settlement
• Make all payments including field payments
  after approval by the Project Manager and Area Manager and after compiling
  and verifying the accuracy of necessary documents by the finance officer.
• Maintain open communication with program
  staff, NRC Adjumani and others for all financial clarifications and liaise
  with finance officer for technical support in absence contact Finance
  Officer.
• Ensure timely photocopy of all vouchers
  before they are sent to Adjumani country office.
• Report to the finance officer on weekly
  and monthly bases.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of all NRC
  financial and accounting files and transactions
• Ensure proper management of accounting
  documents and records
• Support the finance officer monthly
  financial reports are prepared and submitted to relevant parties
• Coordinate financial matters with third
  parties like banks, vendors and tax authorities.

• The applicant for the Norwegian Refugee
  Council (NRC) Finance Assistant job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree in Finance, Accounting or related course
• A minimum of three years experience
  working with finance department in a humanitarian setting
• Prior exposure and experience from working
  in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the
  position’s responsibilities
• Personal Qualities: Working
  with people, Planning and delivering results, Communicating with impact
  and respect, Handling insecure environments, Analysing skills

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