Finance Officer
(NRC)- NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL
Total years of experience :8 years, 4 Months
• Manage month-end processes, including salary allocation, Rental costs, accounts reconciliation, and preparation of accruals.
• Preparing forecasts of expenditures and ensuring effective flow management
• Participate in financial offers bidding analysis and review meetings
• Provide Finance Induction - Prepare and submit cash requests based on NRC operational needs.
• Coordinate with various departments to assess cash requirements for upcoming projects and day-to-day activities.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop and monitor budgets for different projects and departments.
• Assist in the development and implementation of spending plans aligned with NRC goals and priorities.
• Monitor expenditure against the spending plan and provide insights into variances.
• Suggest adjustments to spending plans to optimize resource utilization and achieve financial objectives.
• Focal person for audit requirements
• Join the cash distribution activity (cash for work, allowances)
• Coordinate to ensure fixed asset registers
• Follow up with stakeholders like Bank
• Review/Accept the PRs, and POs
- Manage month-end processes, accounts reconciliation, and preparation of accruals.
- Manage petty cash flow
- Verify all financial transaction
- Prepare and submit cash requests based on NRC operational needs.
- Accurately record and post payments into the organizations accounting system.
- Liaise with Logistics, HR, and Admin to ensure that payments are made and recorded promptly
- Ensure timely financial closing of the month
- Focal person for medical insurance claims
- Focal person for audit requirements
- Focal person for archiving all supporting documents to the Finance Dep
- Coordinate to ensure fixed asset registers
• Supervise all aspects of transactions, recording, handling, and reconciliation.
• Manage cash flow and prepared detailed financial reports.
• Act as a financial member for tender processes.
• Provide logistical support to the organization and assumed the role of Acting Center Coordinator in the absence.
• Guide budget adherence and assist in resolving any budget-related issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in the accounting system, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and facilitating timely reporting.
• Led and motivated the finance team.
• Manage procurement processes, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management.
• Verify financial transactions, budgeting, and expense tracking.
• Maintain accurate stock inventory and implement inventory control measures.
• Handle cash and food distribution operations.
• Coordinate fleet management activities, including booking flights, and cars, and arranging visa requirements for staff travel.
• Provide logistical support for exhibitions and activities.
• Conduct preventive maintenance of equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations and prolong equipment lifespan.