Categories: Vacancies, September 2026

Finance Technical Assistant _Shire

Location: Shire, Ethiopia

Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Deadline: May 25/2025, 09:04 AM

Job Description

Generic responsibilities

Comply with financial handbook and other NRC polices.
Ensure that accurate and timely accounts are submitted to country office in Addis Ababa every Monday in accordance with NRC Ethiopia financial policies and procedures.
Ensure safe custody of NRC finances and keep the petty cash float, to be issued in accordance with NRC policies and procedures.
Assemble documents for data input in the accounting system, verifying and registering project numbers/codes, resource numbers and total costs.
Maintain open communication with program staff, NRC Addis and others for all financial clarifications and liaise with finance Coordinator or Manager for technical support.
Ensure accurate maintenance of all NRC financial and accounting files and transactions
Ensure proper management of accounting documents and records
Coordinate financial matters with third parties.

Specific responsibilities

Ensure timely scan copy of all vouchers before they are sent to Addis Ababa country office.
Follow cash advances and their purposes and ensure value for money when verifying accountabilities
Prepare and review of payment vouchers and invoices for accuracy and reconcile discrepancies.
Prepare and arrange for bank withdrawals and transfers and present for verification.
Record all cash movements.
Make approved payments.
Follow up on advances and refunds.
Scanning, review and preparation of checklist.
Count cash in daily base, weekly and monthly.
Any other duty assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

Competencies

Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies:

BA degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Studies
Relevant 2/4 years of experience in accounting with an (I)NGO or other organization.
Experience from working as a Support Function Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Some knowledge of English Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Strict attention to policy and practice detail
Very strong financial analysis skill
High integrity
Ability to communicate at all levels, in difficult circumstances, and strong negotiation skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
Advanced computer skills, especially in MS Excel, MS Word, and use of email

Behavioral competencies

Handling insecure environment
Planning and delivering results
Empowering and building trust
Communicating with impact and respect
Coping with change
Working with people

About Us

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world’s most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH