Finance Coordinator Iran South

Overview

The purpose of the coordinator position is the day-to-day implementation of the support functions responsibilities.

Tasks Summary

• Implement NRC's financial systems, procedures, and internal controls at the area level.
• Ensure adherence to the NRC Financial Handbook, country-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and donor requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely financial reports and analysis to the Area Manager and Country Office Finance Manager.
• Ensure proper and systematic filing (physical and electronic) of all financial supporting documents.
• Support and train line managers, budget holders, and project staff on financial matters.
• Ensure that all accounting, monitoring, and financial reporting are according to NRC and donor procedures.
• Maintain budget control, monitor cash flow for the area office and its projects, and alert management to potential under/overspending.
• Lead the financial verification process, ensuring all transactions are properly authorized and supported before payment.
• Promote the rights of displaced people in line with NRC's advocacy strategy.
• Contribute to the extraction of key learnings from financial operations related to risk mitigation and protection.
• Support the Area Manager and budget holders in the preparation of donor budgets and budget revisions.
• Lead the monthly budget monitoring process at the area level.
• Prepare Budget vs. Actual (BvA) reports, analyze variances, and provide substantive support to budget holders during monthly financial review meetings.
• Lead the daily financial operations, including verification of payment requests, preparation of vouchers, and ensuring accurate and timely booking of all transactions in the Unit4/Agresso accounting system.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal control procedures at the area level.
• Ensure the accuracy of the area-level shared costs and contribute to the monthly allocation process.
• Update the area-level spending plans in the Master Budget tool on a monthly basis.
• Ensure all monthly transactions are closed in a timely manner and that all accounting periods are balanced and reconciled.
• Ensure all supporting documentation is complete, verified, and archived before releasing any payment.
• Coordinate and prepare documentation for internal and external audits relating to the Kerman area office.
• Manage and reconcile the area office's petty cash, bank accounts, and cash advances.
• Conduct financial monitoring and capacity-building visits to local implementing partners.

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years of working experience in a similar position
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

Qualification Requirements

• University degree of Accounting

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluent in written and spoken Farsi

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 3-month probation with possibility of extension

Work Modality: field visit to the provinces where NRC is operating

Remuneration: Salary: Based on NRC grade structure- This position is grade 7 of the organizational grading and structure.