What we are looking for:

NRC Germany is looking for a seasoned Finance Adviser to keep our numbers strong and our operations compliant. In this part-time (60%) role, you will lead NRC Germany’s 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:

• Comply with NRC and national policies, systems, procedures, and practices, adhering to NRC Finance Handbook and related quality assurance measures.

• Manage and optimize finance processes, including budgeting, monthly reporting, monthly closing, payments, financial statements preparation and statutory/project audits.

• Reconcile, monitor, control, and report on the Office’s finances, including budget and cash flows.

• Contribute to the efficient financial management of programs/projects from conception to closing.

• Provide guidance, technical support and capacity development to Office staff and NRC Regional and Country Offices on finance issues

• Ensure best practices are identified, documented, and disseminated to regional and country offices.

Here are some of your specific responsibilities:

• In cooperation with the Head of Support manage the organization’s financial systems and processes.

• Entering transactions, maintaining general ledger, and accounting records.

• Manage finance processes such as banking, payables/receivables, payroll, intercompany, 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.

• Produce regular updates and analysis, control of office finances, including budget monitoring and cash flows.

• In cooperation with the Head of Finance manage that the office’s financial set up adheres to the financial handbook, NRC policies, and local statutory requirements.

• Co-Lead on external audits, year-end audits and follow up on recommendations.

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

• Provide technical support on project proposal development and implementation.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience providing financial support across complex projects and budgets.

  • Familiarity with institutional funding and understanding of donor requirements.

  • Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.

  • Detail-oriented and able to work independently.

  • Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

  • Fluency in German and English; knowledge of French an advantage.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Berlin, Germany.

• Contract: 2 years Part-Time (60%)

• Travel: 5%.

• Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC’s 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 email [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• 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.

About Norwegian Refugee Council

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