The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution or natural disaster.
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 2 years
- Location Katsina , Zamfara
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
Job Overview/Summary
- The Finance Assistant is responsible for essential accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable support, report reconciliation, fund tracking, month-end, and adjusting journal entries. The Finance Assistant reports to the Finance officer.
Major Responsibilities:
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Operate effectively in IRC’s proprietary ERP financial accounting system and coach staff when questions arise.
- Process payments by a variety of methods – ACH, Online banking and Checks
- Review payment requests made in financial system by staff for accuracy; submit through workflow and post.
- Prepare a wide variety of month-end, financial close journal entries within mandated deadlines.
- Prepare weekly deposit and customer payment journals to be posted to the financial system.
- Create aging reports for fee-for-service programs and follow up on unpaid invoices.
- Void checks as needed.
- Assist with internal and external audit inquiries and reporting.
- Maintain accounting files and records in accordance with IRC and donor requirements.
- Other projects and assignments as needed.
- Weekly Cash and Bank reconciliation.
- Prepare monthly PAYE and WHT payments and file appropriately.
Key Working Relationships
Position Reports to: Finance officer
Indirect/Technical Reporting:
Position directly Supervises: Finance Officer
Key Internal Contacts:
- Country Program: Nigeria
- Region/Global: west Africa (CRRD)
Key External Contacts: stakeholder
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s or HND in business, accounting or finance preferred.
Work Experience:
- Relevant professional experience in finance and accounting required; minimum of 2 years’ experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated Technical Skills:
- Ability to carry out work with a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.
- Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:
- Languages Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Computer/Other Tech Requirements:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.
- Working knowledge of accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics a plus
