Finance Officer Jordan Zaatari Camps Area

22/1/2025 www.akhtaboot.com
Location :

Al Zaatari, Jordan

Job Category :

others

Job requirements

  • 2 - 6

  • Intermediate (Experienced non manager)

Description

Job Description and Requirements

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

Role and responsibilities

Generic responsibilities (max 10)

  • Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
  • Implement delegated support function portfolio according to plan of action.
  • Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
  • Ensure proper filing of documents.
  • Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function.
  • Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards & principles within NRC and amongst beneficiaries served by NRC.
  • Reports to the line manager regarding respective cash flows and payments in the camps.
  • Reconciling cash boxes, teachers & labor payments.

Specific responsibilities

  • Ensure filing of all financial documents according to NRC standards.
  • Support in the month-end closing processes by ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the cash ledger and all supporting documentation is in place and properly coded.
  • Responsible for scanning and archiving finance documentation as per SSD guidelines for the Camps Office on a weekly and monthly basis.
  • Make sure that the cashbook post back is updated with cash payment transactions daily and share with the Finance Team Lead for posting.
  • Responsible for cashbox, cashflow and regular cash counts including the proper tracking of cash advances.
  • Verify that the vouchers and the supporting documents meet NRC standards before proceeding with the payments.
  • Daily bookkeeping, utilizing NRC Agresso accounting system.
  • Ensure timely payment to IBVs, Suppliers, Service providers and other expenditures through bank transfers or cheques.
  • Verify that the vouchers and the supporting documents meet NRC standards before proceeding with the payments.
  • Ensure proper tracking and monitoring of supplier/program payments including monthly reconciliations with relevant parties.
  • Prepare and review documentation for auditors as needed.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager.

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

  • Budget holders
  • Relevant implementation staff
  • Auditors (internal/external)

Scale and scope of position

Staff:                                                 N/A.

Stakeholders:                                INGOs,

Budgets:                                          N/A.

Information:                                  Agresso.

Legal or compliance:                 Jordanian Labor Law & all Internal Regulations, NRC SOP’s, Finance Handbook.

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

Generic professional competencies:

  • Experience from working as a support function officer in a humanitarian/ recovery context.
  • Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
  • Core competency expertise.
  • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
  • Good English skills, both written and verbal.

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

  • Qualification requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance.
  • Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience.

2. Behavioral competencies (max6))

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

 

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 NRC Competency Framework

Important Information:

  • This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Jordan. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
  • NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equity, inclusivity, and diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. 
  • We invite applications from all candidates who meet these criteria. Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates.
  • Applicants are only considered if applying using the following link: https://ekum.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2019/job/17260