NRC Regional Finance Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

NRC Regional Finance Coordinator Jobs in Kenya


  • The Regional Finance Coordinator is mainly responsible for providing the financial management services by implementing NRC finance procedures and addressing day-to-day issues that arise in respect to finance functions in the regional office.

    Generic responsibilities

  • These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.

  • 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 trainings.

  • Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures.

  • Support project staff in financial matters.

  • Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow.

    Specific responsibilities

  • These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.

  • Proper control of the supporting documents through review of payment requests submitted to finance.

  • Preparation of Regional office BVAs on a monthly basis, to be submitted to the Regional Head of Finance.

  • Ensuring that staff Advances are liquidated and claims conform to NRC standards and laid down policy before approval is done.

  • Monthly Clearing of entries from other countries

  • Prepare overview of running costs for the regional and follow up with the administration officer for the payment of regional costs (utilities)

  • Prepare monthly reconciliations for the regional office accounts and clean the BRS.

  • Conduct weekly cash counts with the Finance assistant.

  • Support CALP and Recruitment center in budgeting, monitoring and reporting.

  • Follow up and booking shared costs and hosting fees to be paid by Kenya CO, Somalia CO, CALP, Recruitment Centre
    and other units

  • Posting Regional International and National staff salaries on monthly basis and uploading time sheets in the system.

  • Zeroing RO budget on monthly basis.

  • Preparation of the Project Summary for funds request

  • Induction of new staff joining the regional office.

  • Audit support (providing sampled support documents and responding to relevant audit queries)

  • Prepare the Regional office transaction checklist on a monthly basis.

  • Finance support to country offices on need basis

    Behavioral competencies

  • These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. Of the 12 behavioral competencies, the following are essential for this position:

  • Planning and delivering results.

  • Working with people.

  • Empowering and building trust.

    Professional competencies

    Generic professional competencies for this position:

  • Experience from working in finance in a humanitarian/recovery context.

  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.

  • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.

  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

    Context related skills, knowledge and experience

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field.

  • Good knowledge of financial reporting systems.

  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently with strong team player skills.

  • Very strong computer based financial analysis skills.

  • Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity.

  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines without compromising on Quality.

  • Good hands on experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; NRC Regional Finance Coordinator Jobs in Kenya


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