Job Description

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s values. To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and believes that shall guide our actions and relationships. NRC has a commitment to safety and wellbeing and together we build a positive working culture to feel valued, empowered, supported, safe and have a sense of belonging. NRC does not tolerate employees exploiting or abusing people and has zero tolerance to inaction.

Background

The Finance Coordinator position supports the effective financial management of the Area Office in Pemba, Cabo Delgado, ensuring that financial systems, procedures, and controls are implemented in accordance with NRC policies, donor regulations, and national legal requirements. The role contributes to maintaining transparent, accurate, and timely financial reporting to support programme implementation and accountability in a complex humanitarian context.

Cabo Delgado hosts several NRC programme interventions requiring strong financial oversight and coordination across multiple projects and funding sources. The Finance Coordinator provides technical guidance to finance staff in the area office and works closely with programme and support teams to ensure efficient financial planning, budget monitoring, and compliance. The position plays a key role in strengthening financial management capacity at field level while ensuring alignment with country office and global NRC standards.

Roles and responsibilities

The purpose of finance coordinator position is to ensure that adequate financial management routines and systems are in place in the area level and that NRC’s accounting practices and standards are adhered to, and are in accordance with quality and policy requirements from NRC, donors, auditors and local authorities and meanwhile Finance Coordinator is responsible to provide day to day leadership on implementation of all Finance functions in NRC Cabo Delgado Area Office. S/he will take an active role in supporting field based finance staff comply with NRC and donor guidelines and lead on all Finance activities conducted in Cabo Delgado Area Office. In addition to the routine Finance tasks at Area Office level, the Finance Coordinator will specifically oversee and manage all financial matters related to the US pooled fund project. The role will provide technical line management to Finance staff in Pemba.

Generic Responsibilities

1. Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at area level

2. Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements

3. Prepare and submit reports and analysis

4. Ensure proper filing of all support documents

5. Support line managers in procedures and require support team trainings

6. Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures

7. Support project staff in financial matters

8. Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area

Specific responsibilities:

Prepare and analyze the Balance Accounts Reconciliation in NRC Area Office Cabo Delgado.
Prepare and analyze the Project BVA in NRC Cabo Delgado Area Office.
Contribute to the design, development and implementation of grants management policies, procedures and practices .
Participate in the preparation of the administrative budget in the Area Office.
Training of finance and non-finance staff on financial procedures and policies.
Ensure monthly budget monitoring is done .
Ensure timely request of cash in the Area Office to ensure proper cash flow is maintained at all times.
Ensure timely preparation of payment vouchers
Act as Area Office Focal person for Project Financial Management, providing guidnace to the programme teams on Financial procedures and donor compliance
Manage the assigned project budget in close coordination with the program team and ensure that budget planning, revision, consumption and forecasts are on track
Provide support to the Finance Manager in preparation of donor financial reports and project financial documentation[TH1]
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Ensure proper financial documentations and audir trail for all project related expenditures to facilitate internal and external audits.

Critical interfaces

Area Manager and Programme teams for project budget planning and financial monitoring.
Country Office Finance team to ensure compliance with NRC financial procedures and reporting.
Area Manager and Programme leads to support budget tracking and donor financial compliance.
Logistics and Procurement teams to ensure proper financial documentation and payment processes.
HR and Administration teams for payroll and staff cost allocations.
Donors, auditors, banks, and relevant authorities for financial reporting, audits, and transactions.

Generic professional competencies

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial accounting and Budget management
Good knowledge of financial reporting systems
Very strong computer based financial analysis skills
Good hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Context related skills, knowledge and experience

Knowledge of the context in Cabo Delgado Mozambique
Knowledge of the local language and English
Strong analysis skills (qualitative and quantitative)
Excellent one to one and group communication /information presentation skills
Good understanding of various donors’ financial requirements
Experience working with Excel and other computerized accounting systems. knowledge of Agresso software package will be an added advantage.
Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.

Behavioural competencies

Managing resources to optimize results
Managing performance and development
Working with people
Handling insecure environments
Empowering and building trust