Finance Assistant Palestine Gaza

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. 

 

1. Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Finance assistant position is to contribute in the day-to-day implementation of the finance unit responsibilities  

 

Generic responsibilities 

1. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Assist a range of support with the implementation of the Finance portfolio according to plan of action
3. Implements independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated
4. Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which assistance and support are being provided, in order to be most effective in supporting the team   
5. Ensure proper filing of documents 

Specific responsibilities 

1. Responsible for petty cash payments & ensure that the cash payments are correctly recorded in cashboxes and cash count is conducted on daily basis.
2. Responsible for clearing all suppliers’ payments, including Checking of all supporting documents in compliance with NRC rules and regulations and local laws.
3. Responsible for issuing cheques and bank transfers for Gaza Office payments. 
4. Prepare all Gaza Post-backs for Banks & cash. 
5. Prepare salary transfers & ensure correct booking of projects, accounts, and amounts.  
6. Follow up with logistics on payments supporting documents
7. Responsible for the follow-up and settlements of advances and travel claims.
8. Responsible for Banks reconciliation for Gaza office
9. Responsible for finance backlog/SSD.
10. Responsible for photocopying, scanning, and archiving Finance documents in the file systems. 
11. Responsible for NRC Finance files.
12. Stamp all invoices by Paid and donor Stamps
13. Undertake any other reasonable task assigned by management

 

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

• Logistics
• HR/Admin

 

1. Competencies 

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories: 

 

1. Professional competencies 

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

 

Generic professional competencies: 

• Experience from working as a Finance Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• At least one year of experience in same position. 
• Very Good command of English and Arabic, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of Hebrew language is preferred.

 

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, Finance and Accounting or any related field
• Relevant work experience with Agresso is desirable
• Experience with computers, particularly Excel and database programs.
• Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
• Ability to work under pressure and independently 

 

2. Behavioural competencies (max 6)

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies and the following are essential for this position:

• Handling insecure environments
• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people
• Analysing
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Coping with change

 

1. Performance Management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competenc