Location:

Nairobi, Kenya
Salary:

$40,000 - $72,000 / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

4 months ago
Category:

Finance
Deadline:

29/08/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential.

Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at country level
Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
Prepare and submit reports and analysis
Ensure proper filing of all support documents
Support line managers in procedures and require support team training
Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures
Support project staff in financial matters
Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow

Key Responsibilities

Review and verify supporting documentation for payment requests to ensure compliance and accuracy prior to bank or cash disbursements.
Prepare and submit monthly Budget Variance Analysis (BVA) reports for the Regional Hub to the Head of Operational Support.
Conduct intercompany control account reconciliations across multiple country offices to ensure accuracy and timely reconciliation (account codes 1560 and 1561).
Monitor and report on Regional Hub running costs, coordinating with the Administration and Logistics units to ensure timely payment of utilities and other regional expenses.
Perform monthly reconciliations of Regional Hub accounts and ensure timely submission of Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS).
Conduct weekly cash counts in collaboration with the Finance Officer to maintain cash integrity.
Provide budgeting, financial monitoring, and reporting support to hosted entities within the East and Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Hub.
Calculate and record hosting fees for entities hosted within the ESA Regional Hub.
Post monthly salary entries for both international and national staff into the financial system.
Process and disburse payroll for national staff in accordance with organizational policies.
Provision of national staff severance as per contractual and statutory requirements.
Ensure monthly zeroing of the ESA Regional Hub budget to maintain financial accuracy.
Prepare project summaries to support timely and accurate fund requests.
Conduct finance induction sessions for new staff joining the Regional Office, covering NRC financial procedures and systems.
Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and responding to audit queries.
Compile and submit the Regional Office transaction checklist monthly.
Submit weekly exchange rate reports to Head Office for financial planning and reporting.
Monitor and ensure that the Project Control Budget (K1FX0001) maintains a NIL balance at the end of each month.

Requirements and Qualifications

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

Generic professional competencies for this position:

Proven experience in financial management within humanitarian or recovery contexts.
Demonstrated success in delivering results aligned with the responsibilities of the role.
Self-awareness of leadership style and ability to adapt to different team dynamics.
Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Context related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Professional certification in accounting (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is highly desirable.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in financial roles within the humanitarian or development sector.
Strong proficiency in financial reporting systems and tools.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
Proficient skills in computer-based financial analysis and reporting.
High level of cultural sensitivity and awareness, with the ability to work in diverse settings.
Capacity to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Please note that shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.

About Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world”s most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

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