Finance Officer International NGO Jobs – Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

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Job Title:       Finance Officer

Organisation: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Duty Station:  Uganda

About US:

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental,
humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a
safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC
advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within
the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,
sanitation and hygiene sectors.

Job Summary:  The Finance Officer will on a monthly
basis support the Area and Country offices in internal reporting and account
analysis. Perform accounts payable accounting function including receiving and
matching invoices, account coding, preparation of disbursements and accounts
payable related record keeping.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Support the Area Manager in Kyangwali in day to
day reconciliations and financial analysis

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Provides assistance in timely monthly closing and
ensuring Area Offices are able to close on agreed upon deadlines

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Review financial reports and documents from the
field offices and insure that they are timely received.

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Work closely with logistic department to insure
that asset register is updated regularly and match physical assets.

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Prepare a trip report for each assignment and
submit to Finance Coordinator and Finance Manager.

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Provide training and support to finance and
non-finance staff regarding generally accepted financial procedures and NRC
internal controls.

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Assist in yearend closing and audit document
preparation

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Participate in and facilitate country finance
workshops and training as required;

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Maintain open communication with Finance,
program staff and others for all financial clarifications

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In collaboration with AM and Field Coordinator
development of area master support budget

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

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The applicant for the Norwegian Refugee Council
(NRC) Finance Officer job placement should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Administration, Commerce, Finance or Accounting. 

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At least five years of relevant experience.

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Three (3) years’ progressive experience in
financial management, budget monitoring, audit compliance, and risk management.

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Familiar with3 year of INGO experience is a
plus. 

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CPA2 qualification is added advantage.

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Knowledge of Aggresso is added advantage.

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Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal
communication skills.

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Strict attention to policy and practice detail

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Very strong financial analysis skills

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High integrity

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Good knowledge of financial reporting systems in
donor funded work

How to Apply:

All interested and qualified Ugandan candidates who wish to
join one of the world’s leading relief organisations, Norwegian Refugee Council
(NRC) should apply by visiting the web link below.

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Deadline: 27th November 2019

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