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. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities where it resettles refugees and helps them become self-sufficient. Composed of first responders, humanitarian relief workers, international development experts, health care providers, and educators, the IRC has assisted millions of people around the world since its founding in 1933.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Borno
- Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
The Finance Officer reports to the Finance and Administrative Manager in managing all aspects of day-to-day operations of accounting department assisting in the implementation of Finance policies, procedures and systems and ensuring compliance with IRC procedures and guidelines.
Major Responsibilities
- Allocate all staff cost according to their time sheets, as well as, all shared program cost to the grants according to the monthly cost allocation percentages.
- Manage all aspects of day to day operations of accounting department.
- Assist in the implementation of Finance policies, procedures and systems.
- Ensure compliance with IRC procedures and guidelines.
- Review all payment documents for proper and adequate back up.
- Prepare & review requests from the cash assistance program & reconcile them with the bank
- Conduct a time sheet audit for country office from time to time.
Data Entry / Accounting Records
- Review expenditure spreadsheet
- Maintain subsidiary ledgers for advances, receivables and payables
- Verify completeness and accuracy of all accounting documents.
- Execute a weekly back-up of all financial ledgers on every last business day of the week Payroll and Taxes
- Review the national staff payroll that is prepared by HR, for calculation accuracy and completeness.
- Record the national payroll; ensure standard financial controls are maintained and that all payments are accurate and legitimate Bank Operations
- Process cash withdrawals from the bank and ensure timely bank payments
- Liaise with bank officials in order to ensure uninterrupted bank services
- Obtain monthly bank statements in the first week of the following month for all bank accounts
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation schedules.
- Cash Operations / Preparation of Vouchers
- Ensure internal control procedures are followed for all cash disbursement, exchanges, receipts and transfers
- Inform Finance Coordinator and Finance Manager of all discrepancies
- Ensure that cash payments are reduced as much as possible
Other
- Assist the Finance Coordinator/Finance Manager in responding to internal and/or external audit requests
- Provide training to program staff on finance issues
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation reports
- Assist the Finance Coordinator/Manager in donor reports preparation.
- Review all Purchase Orders and Purchase Requests for proper coding and budget adequacy
- Liaison with Supply Chain, Administration and Program
Qualifications
- HND or bachelor’s degree in accounting from recognized College/Institutions.
Experience:
- Minimum of Three (5) years of professional accounting experience.
- Computer literate with significant knowledge/experience in excel and ERP-Integra
- INGO Finance experience is highly desired.
Skills:
- Able to work in a high-pressure situation, solve problems and resolve conflicts.
- Able to independently organize work, prioritize tasks and manage time.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to coach and support others.
- Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English.
- Fluency in local context language is highly desirable.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to International Rescue Committee (IRC) on rescue.csod.com to apply
