Financial Management ■Day to day responsibility for the running of the local Finance Department ■Ensure that adequate financial management routines and systems are in place, and that NRC’s accounting practices and standards are adhered to, timely and in accordance with quality and policy requirements from NRC, donors, auditors and authorities. ■Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows and expenditures. ■Provide up-to-date analysis and required reports of the financial situation in the projects and the programme to the Regional Director, Programme Director, Area Managers, Programme Managers, Project Coordinators and the headquarters (HQ) in Oslo. ■Reconcile accounts with NRC HQ in Oslo on agreed dates. ■Maintain a particular responsibility towards transparency and accountability within finance ■Training ■Conduct training in financial management and monitoring and maintain a supervisory role for the Finance Officers. ■Conduct training in financial management and monitoring for NRC’s Project Managers, Coordinators and other relevant personnel. ■Personnel Management ■Management of staff reporting directly to the FM ■Other duties ■Assist with any other duties assigned by the Country Director, as and when required. Personal qualities ■All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable. Job location ■Kenya, Nairobi Qualifications ■Relevant university degree, preferably business administration/financial management OR other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience. Experience from accounting and management may compensate for lack of formal education. ■Financial Management experience ■Solid experience of work with windows based computer software, and modern accounting-systems ■Ability to plan for different sets of scenarios in relation to budgets and plans ■Proven skills and experience in report writing ■Understanding of issues in complex emergencies and crisis contexts ■Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills ■Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a major issue ■Fluency in English, both written and verbal ■Knowledge of Somalia and/or the Horn of Africa ■Proficiency in the Somali language is an asset ■Holder of a valid and clean international driver’s licence ■Flexible and it helps with a sense of humour
We offer ■Commencement: As soon as possible. ■Contract period: 12 months with possible extention ■Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, approximately NOK 45900,-(€ 5900 ) per month, and free housing of moderate standard. Please note that tax fees may occur for some countries.
■Duty station will be Nairobi, Kenya with up to 50% travel to Somalia. Recreational and social facilities are very limited in Somalia. International staff members may be required to live in joint accommodation.
■Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.
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