Background of IRC:
\nThe International Rescue Committee, one of the world\u2019s largest humanitarian international NGOs, provides relief, rehabilitation, and development support to vulnerable people and communities in over 30 countries. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia\u2019s Somali region and are currently providing assistance to Ethiopians and refugees in six regions in Ethiopia, implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women\u2019s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.
\nThe IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.
\nJob Overview:
\nReporting to Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring the overall Finance department activities including the FCDO funded Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) project in Assosa field office. The Finance Officer must be proactive at delivering the necessary tasks as required.
\nMajor duties and responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Reviews payment requests to verify that all the necessary supporting documents have been attached and that the payments are for eligible expenditures as per the grant agreement.
\nMakes sure that all payments are made on integra after approval has been obtained from the designated official.
\nCheck three-way match Invoicing purchase order on Integra ERP system
\nFollow up payment for Invoiced Purchase orders (PO)
\nBudget Monitoring through Power BI
\nReview Field payments to the limit of Authorized threshold
\nTo monitor checks are used sequentially, appropriately and completed correctly.
\nChecks of cash payment vouchers and the related documents submitted by the cashier for replenishment are correctly reconciled with the documents and the cash count.
\nEnsure that all cash operation procedures and internal controls are strictly followed.
\nCarries out cash count at the end of every day and at any other interval as per the IRC policy.
\nReview and prepare settling transactions for all cash in office, petty cash, adjustment and bank transactions on the integra system using the correct codes.
\nAt the end of the month or at any appropriate shorter interval,<\/p>\n
Reconciles cash balance per records with the result of cash count,
\nReconciles bank balance as per records with the balance on bank statement (Prepare Bank Reconciliation weekly),
\nInvestigates and explains any difference arising from reconciliation, if any, and follows outstanding check and letter.
\nFile all original financial documents upload scan document on box.<\/p>\n
Actively update any financial transaction on integra in daily bases
\nProvide Orientation to newly hired staff and training on IRC financial policy rules and procedures.
\nOversee that the office\u2019s cash operations are carried out properly and whenever irregularities are observed, report to Senior Finance Officer.
\nPrepare and share cash analysis report Ensures that the established control systems for assets acquisition, handling and utilization are consistently applied.
\nChecks that vehicle fuel consumption is within normal limits by comparing the mileage with the corresponding fuel consumption.
\nMake sure the Authorization Schedule issued is in place and appropriated logistics\/procurements are completed and attached.
\nReview Bid analyses as per Authorized threshold and limits.
\nMake sure taxes and any other liabilities are paid timely.
\nTracks the status of personal advances and ensures their timely settlement. And ensure all balance sheet payables and receivables are cleared on time and respond if any comment regarding of balance sheet every month.
\nCoding all the transaction properly during invoicing on Integra.
\nEnsure the fulfillment of all financial documents (Collections and disbursements) is as per the IRC audit requirement.
\nContribute to the overall proper functioning of the Finance department by taking on any other duties assigned by Senior Finance Officer.<\/p>\n
Safeguarding Responsibilities: \u2013 <\/p>\n
Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC [team\/office]
\nFoster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.<\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
Educational Requirements:<\/p>\n
BA\/MBA graduate in Accounting and Business Management and related field<\/p>\n
Preferred experience & skills: <\/p>\n
2 years of relevant work experience for Degree holder
\n5 years of relevant work experience for Diploma holder
\nNGO experience is a plus.
\nBasic computer knowledge (word, excel)
\nBasic English spoken and writing.
\nGood communication and interpersonal skills.<\/p>\n
Language Skills: <\/p>\n
Knowledge on English Language is a must.<\/p>\n
Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the below IRC On-line recruitment website:
\nIRC Career Site:- https:\/\/theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com\/External_Careers\/job\/Assosa-Ethiopia\/Finance-Officer_JR00000421
\nPlease include 3 references from current and former employers.
\nApplications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.
\nOnly applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.
\nFemale candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
\nYour application letter\/cover letter must include the following information. <\/p>\n
Name of the position you have applied for
\nDate of application
\nSummary of your qualifications and experience
\nMotivation\/objective of why you have applied for the job
\nPermanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address
\nDisclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.<\/p>\n
Disclaimer: \u2013 Please note that IRC will never request applicants or candidates to make any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process.
\nIRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
\nIRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.
\nProfessional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way \u2013 Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons.
\nGender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"International Rescue Committee \u2013 IRC","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":["post-1918","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-expired","hentry","job_listing_region-ethiopia","job-type-full-time"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/1918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=1918"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=1918"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=1918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}