Purpose of the Job: 

The purpose of the finance coordinator position is to ensure that adequate financial management routines and systems are in place at the area level and that NRC’s accounting practices and standards are adhered to and are by quality and policy requirements from NRC, donors, auditors, and local authorities and meanwhile Finance Coordinator is responsible to provide day to day leadership on implementation of all Finance functions in NRC West Area Office. S/he will take an active role in supporting field-based finance staff to comply with NRC and donor guidelines and lead all Finance activities conducted in the NRC West Area Office. The role will provide technical line management to Finance staff in Badghis and Nimroz field offices and any other sub-offices.

For more information about this position, please click on Job Description and NRC Grade Structure.

Generic Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines
• Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
• Prepare and develop status reports, financial reports, and donor reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents
• Support line managers in procedures and required support team training
• promote exchange of information and cooperation with relevant departments in the office as well as with Project managers and coordinators
• Ensure that the accounting, monitoring, and reporting are according to procedures
• Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area
• Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures

Specific Responsibilities:

• Facilitate monthly Budget versus Actual (BvA) reports with budget holder and follow up on action points
• Assist budget holder in preparation of draft budgets
• Maintain updated Master Budget
• Check and verify NRC Afghanistan payrolls before payments are made
• Assist the Support Manager in preparation of field Z cost coverage and ensure that these costs are correctly charged
• Ensure that new donor requirements are taken on board and understood by Finance staff in the Area Office and Sub-Offices
• Provide up-to-date analysis and required reports of the financial status of all projects to the Support Manager, Area Manager, Programme Managers, Project Coordinators, and Field Office Coordinators
• Set up effective financial management and monitoring systems in Sub-Offices
• Ensure that budgeting, financial reporting, and other financial processes take place in adherence to the Financial Handbook, other NRC policies, and donor, auditor, and authority requirements

Generic professional competencies: 

• At least 5 years of progressive experience working in Finance – preferably with a reputable non-profit organization
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Strong ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent reporting skills
• Attention to detail

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 

• Skills in training and remote management support
• Understanding of anti-corruption mechanisms and donor compliance requirements
• Empowering and building trust
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong IT skills

Behavioral Competencies:

• Managing resources to optimize results
• Managing performance and development
• Working with people
• Flexible and creative
• Handling insecure environments
• Empowering and building trust

Education:

• A University Degree in business administration is preferable

Personal Qualities:

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

Language:

• Dari
• English
• Pashto

We offer:

• Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
• NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents.
• Leave and Holidays according to Afghanistan Labour Law.
• Top up Credit card every month