Asistente Técnico/a Financiero/a

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization established to assist people who are forced to flee their homes due to conflict and disaster. The organization is dedicated to providing high-quality aid and defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons. NRC operates in numerous countries around the world, focusing on areas where others cannot reach, and is recognized for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The organization fosters a supportive culture that encourages professional growth and innovation among its employees, ensuring that they are empowered to take responsibility at all levels.

Job Overview:
The role of Asistente Técnico/a Financiero/a is crucial in executing and supporting the operational processes of accounting, treasury, taxes, and financial management within the office. The primary expectation is to ensure timely and reliable recording of information, compliance with tax obligations, and proper processing of payments in accordance with NRC policies and current regulations. The position requires a proactive approach to financial management, ensuring that all financial activities align with the organization's strategic goals and operational plans. The assistant will also be involved in preparing and developing status reports required by management, thereby playing a key role in the financial oversight of the office's operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Asistente Técnico/a Financiero/a will be responsible for ensuring adherence to NRC policies, tools, manuals, and guidelines. Key duties include supporting the implementation of the support function portfolio according to the action plan, preparing and developing required status reports for management, ensuring proper filing of documents, and promoting ideas to strengthen support functions. The assistant will also support the planning and monitoring of all financial, accounting, and administrative actions of the office. Specific responsibilities include timely registration and processing of accounting transactions in the financial system, maintaining updated accounting records, supporting monthly and annual accounting closures, performing bank reconciliations, processing payments to suppliers and contractors, managing cash flow, and ensuring the security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security and traceability of financial resources. Additionally, the assistant will support the preparation and presentation of tax obligations and reports to control entities, monitor the financial budget of administrative and project activities, accompany audits, and maintain organized financial and accounting files.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of one year of work experience in accounting-related functions, particularly in humanitarian contexts. They should have proven experience in complex and changing environments, along with solid knowledge of local accounting and tax regulations. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly intermediate Excel skills, is required, as well as experience with accounting software. Basic knowledge of English is also necessary, as it may be required for communication and reporting purposes.

Educational Background:
The ideal candidate should be a technologist or a student in the final semesters of Public Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to perform the financial tasks effectively.

Experience:
A minimum of one year of proven experience in a similar role is required. This experience should ideally be in contexts related to humanitarian assistance, where the candidate has demonstrated the ability to manage financial processes effectively under pressure and in challenging environments.

Languages:
Basic knowledge of English is mandatory for this position. While proficiency in English is not a primary requirement, it is beneficial for communication with international teams and for understanding documentation that may be in English. Additional languages may be considered an asset, depending on the context of the office's operations.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time, and the contract duration is not specified in the job ad. The organization is committed to recruiting both nationally and internationally, ensuring a diverse pool of candidates. Compensation and benefits details are not provided in the job description, but candidates can expect a supportive work environment that values employee contributions and promotes professional development.