Finance Coordinator- Accounting & Compliance
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Total years of experience :8 years, 11 Months
• Facilitated annual and donor audits as the focal point, ensuring seamless administrative
cooperation with auditors and compliance with auditing standards.
• Actively participated in bid committee meetings for projects up to USD 50, 000, contributing to efficient procurement processes and supplier selection.
• Conducted a comprehensive weekly review and posting of Area Office financial data, maintaining up-to-date administrative records for decision-makers.
• Reviewed and ensured the accuracy of the national staff payroll, maintaining payroll efficiency and administrative accuracy.
• Provided line management for the Country Office Accounting team, fostering collaboration and enhancing administrative cohesion within the team.
• Reviewed and verified payment requests up to USD 5, 000, ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial guidelines.
• Processed supplier payments in multiple currencies (EUR, SDG, USD) across all Country Office banks, guaranteeing timely and accurate disbursements.
• Managed the processing of Area Office Cash Forecasts promptly, facilitating effective cash flow management for various projects.
• Successfully handled the monthly payroll and statutory deduction remittances, ensuring on-time and accurate compensation to staff while complying with legal requirements.
• Monitored bank balances and performed forex translations as needed, optimizing currency exchange operations, and minimizing financial risks.
• Provided ad hoc support to Area office accounting staff in response to their requests, fostering teamwork and facilitating efficient financial processes
• Managed petty cash daily, maintaining accurate records and ensuring funds were available for daily operational needs.
• Took on the day-to-day responsibility of managing cheque payments, guaranteeing payments were processed promptly and accurately.
• Maintained up-to-date records and project accounts in the system to facilitate the timely settlement of all invoices, contributing to efficient financial record-keeping.
• Assisted the Finance Manager and Finance Coordinator in performing cash and bank reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and transparency of financial statements.
• Conducted daily, monthly, weekly, and periodic cash counts promptly, enhancing financial accountability and minimizing discrepancies
Directed accounts payable processes, increasing the timely and accurate processing percentage up to 40% of invoices and
payments.
Collaborated with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies and enhance payment procedures.
Handled cash management activities, including daily transactions, deposits, and withdrawals, adhering strictly to internal controls,
resulting in a 30% reduction in discrepancies.
Ensure 25% improved financial reliability through expert execution of reconciliations, promptly resolving any discrepancies.
Actively investigated and resolved discrepancies, collaborating with relevant departments to ensure a 20% improvement in the
alignment of financial data with actual transactions.
Generated detailed reports outlining reconciliation results and provided management with clear insights into the company’s
financial health and potential areas of concern, leading to a 15% improvement in financial decision-making.
Generate detailed reports outlining reconciliation results.
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