The purpose of a Finance Coordinator is to implement delegated area of responsibility.

The following is a brief description of the role.

 Generic responsibilities

• Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area level
• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
• Prepare and submit reports and analysis
• Ensure proper filing of all supporting documents
• Support line managers in procedures and required support team trainings
• Management of finance team
• Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedure
• Support project staff in financial matters
• Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area
• Ensure development and implementation of financial systems and procedures

 Specific responsibilities 

• Ensure that area office setup adheres to global and local Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and audit requirements.
• Training of budget holders and staff with financial responsibilities on budget preparation and budget monitoring
• Updating the Area Office shared costs spending plans every month.
• Ensure that all the relevant staff know how to use Agresso Accelerator and can load reports from Agresso.
• Verify that vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment and check expenses related to particular grants by verifying PR/PO
• Represent finance and participate in the bid committee.
• Ensure supporting documentation is secured both online and in hard copy.
• Liaise with the country finance office to ensure timely payment of staff salary, supplier payments, other expenditures, and fund requests for area office.
• Support the AM and Support Manager to prepare, review, and monitor the shared cost and master budget for the area office.
• Support in the training and implementation of the anti-corruption policy
• Develop the monthly Budget Vs Actual reporting for project managers.
• Ensure accurate and verified postings at field level.
• Assist the Area Manager and budget holders in budget preparation.
• Develop, finalize, and update the area master support budget regularly.
• Build the capacity of staff as supervised and make sure delegation of roles and responsibilities are clear at the finance department.
• Undertake proposal and grant application reviews to assess compliance with NRC and donor guidelines.
• Participate in the grants Opening meetings and closure of projects.
• Other duties as assigned by the line manager.