Finance Adviser Germany

What we are looking for:

NRC Germany is looking for a seasoned Finance Adviser to keep our numbers strong and our operations this part-time (60%) role you will lead NRC Germanys financial management - ensuring full compliance with NRC and national standards while driving sound financial planning monitoring oversight and control across projects and programmes implemented through NRC Germany.

What you will do:

Here are some of your generic responsibilities:

• ComplywithNRC and nationalpoliciessystemsproceduresandpracticesadheringtoNRCFinance Handbook and related quality assurance measures.

• Manage and optimizefinanceprocessesincludingbudgetingmonthlyreporting monthly closing paymentsfinancialstatements preparation and statutory/project audits.

• Reconcile monitorcontrolandreportontheOfficesfinancesincludingbudgetandcashflows.

• Contributetotheefficientfinancialmanagementofprograms/projectsfrom conceptionto closing.

• ProvideguidancetechnicalsupportandcapacitydevelopmenttoOfficestaffandNRC Regional and Country Offices on finance issues

• Ensurebestpracticesareidentifieddocumentedanddisseminatedtoregionalandcountry offices.

Here are some of your specific responsibilities:

• In cooperation with the Head of Support manage the organizations financial systems and processes.

• Entering transactions maintaining general ledger and accounting records.

• Managefinanceprocessessuch asbankingpayables/receivablespayrollintercompany budgeting and reconciliation.

• Processing information; preparing monthly closing package balance sheet profit and loss statement.

• Assist in optimizing and digitalizing internal accounting processes such as payment run salary journal.

• Produceregularupdates and analysis control of officefinancesincludingbudget monitoring and cash flows.

• In cooperation with the Head of Finance manage that theoffices financial setupadherestothefinancialhandbookNRCpolicies and local statutory requirements.

• Co-Lead onexternalaudits year-end audits andfollowuponrecommendations.

• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

• Provide technical support on project proposal development and implementation.

• Conduct quality checks and reviews of program/project budgets and financial reports to donors including where appropriate quality control on supporting documentation.

• Support the submission of timely accurate and complete proposals payment requests and reports to German institutional donors.

• Engage with NRC Global Regional and Country level finance and implementing partners finance teams.

• Monitor document and verify incoming projects funds communicate exchange rates to NRCs Country Offices and transfer project funds to NRC HO.

• Deliver training and capacity building and provide support and guidance on NRCs finance policies systems tools and German donors rules and regulations.

• Conduct country field visits to monitor compliance of internal control and financial systems and reporting protocols as required.

Please download thedetailed job descriptionto learn more about the position.

What you will bring:

• Minimum10 yearsexperience providingfinancialsupport acrosscomplex projectsandbudgets.

  • Familiaritywithinstitutionalfunding andunderstandingofdonorrequirements.

  • Experienceofworkingincomplexandvolatilecontexts.

  • Detail-orientedandabletowork independently.

  • Solidknowledgeofcomputersoftwareandmodernaccountingsystems

  • Excellentcommunicationandproblem-solvingskills

  • FluencyinGermanandEnglish;knowledgeofFrenchanadvantage.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Berlin Germany.

• Contract: 2 years Part-Time (60%)

• Travel: 5%.

• Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRCs Resident salary scale with accompanying terms and conditions.

• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age gender religion ethnicity nationality and physical ability.

• We think outside the box encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• For Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Market Place.

• When creating your profile include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience employment history and education.

• Submit your application and CV in English taking care to attach your latest CV.

• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any questions about this role please emailwith the job title as the subject line.

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• do demanding and professional work often in challenging contexts.

• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.

• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.