FINANCE OFFICER

JOB ADVERTISEMENT : FINANCE OFFICER - IRC INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE CAMEROON, ONG
End Date: March 16, 2026 job requisition idJR00002265The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.BACKGROUNDFounded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies. SCOPE OF WORKFinance Officer will have the role of managing aspects of finance in coordination with Main Office in Yaoundé and Bamenda. The finance officer will depend on a hierarchically link of Field Coordinator of Makary but will depend functionally to finance Manager in Bamenda. Specific dutiesCoordinate the overall field finance role & adequately cover staff absence during various trainings for IRC system training by working closely with field support and program team and with Field coordinate. Responsible for processing the payments for Bank and cash transactions.Coordinate with banks and financial institution with regards to project activities.Ensure completeness of payment documents in compliance to IRC and Donor policies and procedureEnsuring internal control procedures are followed for all cash disbursements, receipts and transfers.Update the cash and bank books on daily basis with proper reconciliation of closing balances.Review all the payments documents for proper coding and supporting documents.Keeping updated records of prepayments in respect to staff insurance, rents for all programs and their monthly amortization. Also keeping track of their utility bills and travel expenses.Manage the classification of accounting and administrative documents.Review Purchase Orders and Purchase Requests for proper coding and budget adequacy before approval.Perform the projected monthly cash in coordination with relevant team members and send it to the Finance in YaoundéAdministrative and compliance dutiesObserve the procedures of purchase at the time of delivery of advances.Perform regular cash count with the Field Coordinator.Oversee the payment turn-over period to avoid delays in handling requests submitted to financeOversee proper and systematic filing of all payment requests, ensure regular and proper archiving both online and hardcopy documents and submit to Yaounde office timely.In liaison with Logistics department, prepare commitment lists every month for financial obligations already entered but not captured in financial reportsSupervise and evaluate the performance of the staff under his supervisionReport to the Finance Manager any irregularities that occur within the IRC office, staff compound and sites on policy and procedures.Project Monitoring dutiesConduct BVA revie