Job vacancy: Finance Coordinator Cameroon

Job vacancy: Finance Coordinator Cameroon

Job Description

The purpose of a Finance Coordinator is to implement delegated area of responsibility. The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities

• Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at country office& area offices level;
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements;
• Prepare and submit report reports and analysis ;
• Ensure proper filing of all support documents on office 365;
• Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings;
• Management of Finance team;
• Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures
• Support project staff in financial matters ;
• Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area ;
• Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures.

Specific responsibilities

• Ensure that budgeting, financial reporting and other financial processes take place in adherence to Financial Handbook, other NRC policies and donor, auditor and the authorities requirements;
• Provide up-to-date analysis and required reports of the financial situation in the projects and the programme to the Finance Manager, Grants Manager, Area Managers, PDMs, Project Coordinators ;
• Assist Finance Manager in preparation of field Z costs and ensure that these costs are correctly charged;
• Ensure accurate maintenance of all NRC financial and accounting files and transactions;
• Facilitate monthly Budget versus Actual (BvA) reports with budget holder and follow up on action points;
• Maintain Master budget update;
• Be proactive in communication with donors to ensure that new donor requirements are taken on board;
• Promote exchange of information and cooperation with relevant department in office as well as with PDMs and coordinators;
• Ensure proper management of accounting documents and records;
• Support Project Managers in budget preparation as well as proposals development;
• Check and verify NRC Cameroon payrolls before payments are made;
• Prepare and submit periodic financial reports as appropriate ;
• Assign duties, supervise, train and appraise Country & Area Finance Officers and Assistants.

Generic professional competencies:

• Experience from working as a Finance Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context;
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts;
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile ;
• Experience working with donors like NMFA/NORAD, GFFO, ECHO, USAID, UN, AFD and SIDA will be a strong advantage;
• Should be bilingual, speaking and writing English and French;
• Excellent computer skills;
• Ability to function independently and as a work team leader/facilitator;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Strict attention to policy and practice detail .

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance or Accounting;
• Certified Public Accountant (ACCA, CPA, CIA, CIMA);
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience progressive experience in INGO or audit firms;
• At least 2 years’ work experience in a similar role within a non-governmental organization (NGO), donor or multilateral agency.

We Offer

Beginning: July 2021

Fix term contract of 12 months

Duty Station: Yaoundé with 40% of field travel

Salary and Benefits: Grade 7 step 1 NRC Cameroon salary grid

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