Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Finance Assistant position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the finance functions responsibilities.  The following is a brief description of the role.

Generic responsibilities

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of financial documents according to NRC standards and the Securing Supporting Documents (SSD) policy
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
• Support project staff in financial matters

Specific responsibilities 

• Check supplier’s invoices and ensure that the supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment, and ensure timely payments
• Assist in the month-end accounting closing process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger and all supporting documentation.
• Ensure all documents are copied, scanned, filed and original is send to CO monthly
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and send all relevant documents to country office monthly
• Assist in ensuring cash in bank and cash boxes
• Ensure that all taxes and other government payments are settled monthly
• Follow up the day-to-day responsibility of managing petty cash and cheque payments
• Assist with preparation of payment vouchers for cash and cheques and ensure timely settlements of all invoices
• Assist the Finance Officer to perform cash and bank reconciliation
• Assist with payments of labor or other activities in camps or communities as required
• Maintain open communication with all staff and others for all financial clarifications.

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:

Professional competencies 

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies: 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience from working as a Finance Assistant or Cashier in a humanitarian/recovery context
• BA in Accounting/Finance or similar field
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own skills/profile
• Knowledge of English, both written and verbal

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Good knowledge of the area and context in the Region
• Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Experience of working with large institutional donors is an advantage
• Knowledge of local languages

Behavioural Competencies

• Handling insecure environment
• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Analyzing

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Geneva leads NRC’s representation with the IASC and UN agencies, and coordinates donor engagement with the UN and Swiss donors. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in around 31 countries with approximately 14’000 staff. NRC employs a rights based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavors to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.

NRC seeks to engage with all relevant actors in order to promote the full respect for the rights of displaced and vulnerable people; secure and maintain access for humanitarian operations and promote the achievement of durable solutions. NRC Geneva, with the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC), are NRC’s primary presence in Geneva.