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- 0 comments IRC is hiring a Finance Assistant The International Rescue Committee (IRC) intervenes in the most serious humanitarian crises around the world, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic well-being and self-reliance to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, IRC is one of the largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in the world.
FINANCE ASSISTANT – DRC
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant provides operational support to the financial activities of the STAR-DRC project. The Finance Assistant contributes to the sound financial and accounting management of the organization's activities. In particular, he/she provides support for the processing of financial transactions, the control of supporting documents, the keeping of accounting records and the monitoring of advances, in accordance with the internal procedures of the organization and the requirements of donors. The position also involves regular collaboration with the Program, Operations, HR and partner organizations teams to foster rigorous, transparent financial management that is consistent with project requirements.
Responsibilities
Management and control of financial transactions: Verify the compliance and completeness of supporting documents before payment and accounting; Prepare and/or monitor payment requests, advances and liquidations; Carry out accounting entries in the financial system; Ensure proper allocation of expenditures according to budget lines and accounting codes; Participate in the monitoring of payments and the archiving of financial documents. Cash management and advances: Monitor advances to staff and partners; Verify the supporting documents relating to liquidations; Prepare the necessary elements for cash and bank reconciliations; Quickly report discrepancies, late advances and unwarranted transactions; Participate in the monitoring of petty cash according to procedures. Accounting and reporting: Supporting the accounting and filing of financial documents; Participate in bank reconciliations and account reviews; Prepare the necessary documents for monthly closings; Ensure the processing of PR (order forms); Participate in the audit of expenditures and the monitoring of their budgetary compliance. Internal control and compliance: Ensure compliance with financial and administrative procedures; Identify and report financial anomalies or risks to the supervisor; Ensure the availability of supporting documents for audits; Contribute to the implementation of audit recommendations. Support to teams and partners: Provide support to programme and operations teams on financial procedures; Accompany partners in the preparation and liquidation of advances, when required;
Education / Qualifications
Participate in training and awareness sessions on financial procedures; Collaborate with the Logistics, HR, Programs and Administration departments.
Candidate profile
University degree or higher in accounting, finance, management, economics or related field;
Experience
A first professional experience of 2 to 3 years in a similar position, ideally within an NGO or international organization; Experience in managing advances, payments, liquidations and supporting documents; Good knowledge of accounting principles and internal control; Experience with accounting software is an asset; Experience with projects funded by international donors is desirable; Good command of Excel and office tools; Ability to analyze and verify supporting documents; Rigor in the classification and archiving of documents; Ability to meet deadlines and procedures; High sense of integrity and confidentiality; Sense of organization and priorities; Team spirit and good communication skills; Proactivity and ability to report problems on time; Ability to work under pressure and in a humanitarian environment.
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