Deadline of this Job: 30 January 2023
JOB DETAILS:
Position: Finance Officer
Report to: Finance Coordinator
Duty station: Kibondo, Tanzania (with frequent travels to the refugee camps) Travel: 20%
Project number: TZFM2303/TZFM2301
Duration and type of contract: 12 months with possibility of extension subject to funding availability.
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization's core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
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
1. Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area level.
2. Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements.
3. Prepare and submit reports and analysis.
4. Ensure proper filing of all support documents.
5. Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings.
6. Supervision and capacity building of staff under supervision.
7. Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures.
8. Support project staff in financial matters.
9. Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area.
10. Ensure timely payment of staff salaries, incentives, contractors, suppliers and other expenditures.
Specific responsibilities
1. Ensure that country Operations adhere to global and local Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and auditor requirements.
2. Training of line managers and staff with financial responsibilities.
3. Prepare Budgets and financial reports to donors.
4. Verify PR/PO/BAS and vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment.
5. Participate on procurement committee meeting and make sure procurement are made in line with NRC guideline.
6. Ensure timely payment of staff salaries, contractors, suppliers and other expenditures.
7. Review and Post financial data in Agresso on daily basis.
8. Ensure all taxes, pension & other statutory deductions are payable on monthly bases. They should be accurate and submitted timely to governing authority.
9. Monitor budgets regularly and inform/advice the Area /Support Manager on the status of spending.
10. Ensure proper filing of support documents.
11. Support in preparation of Annual and donor Audit.
12. Support Area /Support Manager and project staff in financial matters.
13. Support in the implementation of the anti-corruption policy.
Critical interfaces
By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
• Area Manager
• All NRC Employees in Kibondo, Nyarugusu - Tanzania
• Finance staff regional office
• Local Authorities, TRA, banks
• Peer INGO’s
Scale and scope of position
Staff: (1) Finance Assistant
Stakeholders: Other peer agencies e.g. UN agencies, INGOs, local NGOs, civil society, governmental bodies.
Budgets: Nyarugusu budgets.
Information: Agresso, Intranet, NRC Workplace
Legal or compliance: National fiscal laws, taxation laws, etc.
Qualifications
Competencies
Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
1. Professional competencies
These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies:
• Minimum BA in accounting plus CPA certificate with four years’ experience working as a Finance Officer or above in a humanitarian/recovery context preferable INGO. At least two years of experience in supervising staff.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strict attention to policy and practice detail.
• Very strong financial analysis skills.
• High integrity.
• Good knowledge of financial reporting systems in donor funded work specifically UNHCR.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability to function independently and as a work team leader/facilitator.
• Excellent computer skills with hands on experience on computerized accounting systems; and
Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Financial software Agresso preferable
2. Behavioural competencies (max 6)
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency
Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
• Handling insecure environment.
• Planning and delivering results.
• Empowering and building trust.
• Communicating with impact and respect.
• Planning and delivering results.
• Analyzing.
3. Performance Management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:
• The Job Description
• The Work and Development Plan
• The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template
• The End-term Performance Review Template
• The NRC Competency Framework
Additional Information
''Female Candidates are encouraged to apply''.
Salary: According to NRC's Salary Scale.
Deadline of this Job: 23 January 2023
JOB DETAILS:
About the Role
The role reports to the Group Internal Audit Manager and will support the development and delivery of the annual audit plan. The post holder will be expected to plan and undertake fieldwork audits, deliver reports that are clear, concise, and prepared in a timely manner, support the development of regional internal auditors, and help facilitate change management across the MSI Internal Audit function as it delivers on its performance change management agenda.
About You
We recruit talented, dynamic people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all united by a belief in our mission and a focus on delivering measurable results. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a fully inclusive workplace, where everyone feels able to participate and contribute meaningfully. You must be open-minded, curious, resilient, and solutions-oriented, and committed to promoting equality, and safeguarding the welfare of team members and clients alike.
To succeed in this role, it is essential that you have the following skills and experience:
• Strong internal audit experience (at least 5 years), obtained through practice (Big 4/Mid-tier) or industry, with a working knowledge of the IIA Standards
• Demonstrate an understanding of the approach and objectives of risk-based audits
• Perform and document key internal audit procedures e.g., walkthroughs and test of controls
• Perform data analytics and other CAATs to complement audit procedures and to provide insights
• Perform root cause analysis and evaluate audit findings and recommendations
• Demonstrate competent and effective reporting writing skills in English
• Experience of working within a large multinational corporation (MNC) or a global organisation
• Experience of performing internal audit assignments in developing and emerging market environments
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skill, with good influencing skills and a good track record of engaging with senior leadership in a large, complex organisation
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Willing to undertake overseas travel, for up to 50% of the time.
To perform this role, it is desirable that you have the following experience:
• Experience of working in an international, donor-funded service delivery organisation
• Experience of working in an international social enterprise, commercial organisation
• Experience of working within a healthcare or health services setting
• Working knowledge of data analytic tools like IDEA (Caseware) and PowerBI, or the inclination to learn through unsupervised, unstructured learning
• Working knowledge of AuditBoard OpsAudit or any other Audit, Compliance & Risk Management software
• Verbal and written language skills in French, Spanish and/or Arabic is desirable.
Qualifications
• Holds a recognised professional accountancy/audit qualification (e.g., CA, ACA, ACCA, CIA etc.)
• Educated to degree level (Humanities, Languages or Engineering degrees are highly desirable)
• Post-graduate qualification in governance and risk management is desirable
Personal Attributes:
We seek exceptional individuals who are aligned to MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial mindset. You must be a strong communicator, self-motivated and solutions-seeking, committed to driving social change in an environment that measures sustainable results and impact at an individual and global level. You must be able to work effectively with and across diverse teams and be comfortable with ambiguity.
• Unapologetically Pro-Choice
• A highly motivated, self-starter who has demonstrated experience of working independently in a remote setting
• Demonstrate active engagement with team members and stakeholders, with a proactive and can-do attitude
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, professional and personal development
• Able to role-model inclusive and culturally sensitive attitudes and behaviours.
For more information about the role, please view the job framework on our website.
Location: Any country where MSI operates
Full-time: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive – The salary will be banded within national context. Discretionary bonus + benefits
Closing date: 23rd January 2023 (midnight GMT). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.