Job Title: Finance Officer (National Position)
Reporting to: Area Manager
Job Based at: Negelle and other satellite offices
Travel: 50%
Length of contract: 6 months with possible extension
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Being an employee of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in Ethiopia Finance Officer is expected to represent NRC in a responsible manner and always act in accordance with NRC’s Code of Conduct.
Background:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is present in five regions in Ethiopia, providing refugees and internally displaced people with emergency relief and help them to rebuild their lives. NRC works within the sectors of Education, Shelter, WASH, Livelihood and Food Security, ICLA (Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance), and Child Protection.
Roles & Responsibilities:
The purpose of the officer position is day to day implementation of the support functions responsibilities. Use actions words such as ensure, implement or assist for the position relevant responsibilities.
Generic responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities:
· Monitor and disburse program budgets as per approved expenditures and budget lines
· Provide up-to-date analysis and regular reports of the Area financial status
· Prepare and submit periodic financial reports as appropriate
Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
· BA degree in Accounting/Finance
· Minimum 3 years of experience
· Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
· Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
· Some knowledge of English
· Knowledge in computer operations
· Working knowledge in window based operating platform
· Experience working on online accounting software