What we are looking for

NRC is looking for a Regional Finance Controller to join the Asia Regional Office. The role holder will be responsible for supporting country offices with Financial compliance monitoring and control; technical development and support; and capacity building and training of staff in the region.

If you are a seasoned and proactive finance professional, with a keen eye for detail, and the ability to meet new challenges, then this is the role for you!

*** This position is only open to internal NRC employees ***

What you will do

• Strategy, policy, tools, and new approaches development.
• Strategic advice and technical support.
• Compliance support and monitoring.
• Financial reporting and control monitoring.
• Budgeting and reporting coordination and consolidation.
• Capacity development and training delivery
• New regional office establishment.
• Audit implementation and follow-up.

What you will bring

• Finance expertise within a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Complex, and volatile context exposure.
• English fluency, both written and verbal.

What makes this position attractive?

• NRC is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We started our relief efforts after World War Two, and currently protect displaced people and support them as they build a new future. We work in both new and protracted crises across more than 40 countries.
• The Asia Region for NRC comprises of a vast geographical area, and a diverse and varied operating environment, encompassing a complex and multi-faceted set of humanitarian and recovery response needs in countries that are either fragile, environmentally vulnerable, or both, spanning two distinct displacement crises – Afghan and Rohingya.
• The Asia Regional Office managed through an Oslo based Regional Office in Norway to oversee the country programmes in the region, and provides strategic guidance and oversight across core programme, advocacy, and support functions, covering two sub-regions: South-Central Asia (Afghanistan, Iran, and potentially Pakistan) and South-East Asia (Myanmar and Bangladesh), with an overall regional budget of above USD. 60 million and 2,200 dedicated colleagues across the continent.
• The Asia Regional Office has staff located in several geographical areas working across support, security, advocacy, programme, and risk and compliance functions.
• NRC’s country offices comprise contexts where we are working with displacement-affected people across the whole displacement continuum.
• This is an opportunity to engage in meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities.
• Learn more about NRC’s operations here.

What we offer

• Oslo, Norway duty station, preferably.
• 7-month contract.
• 30% travel, approximately.
• Grade 9 in NRC’s Salary Scale, with accompanying terms and conditions. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, 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

• To apply, log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• This position is only open to internal NRC employees.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
• 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.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
• Please note that NRC never makes any requests for fees in connection with its recruitment processes.
• For any queries, please email us at [email protected] with “Regional Finance Controller Asia” as the subject line. This email address is for queries only. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

NRC is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee that started relief efforts after World War Two. Today, we work in both new and protracted crises across 40 countries, where we help save lives and rebuild futures, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights.

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.

Learn more about NRC here.