Deadline: 21 January, 2024
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking to fill the role of Finance Assistant.
IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.
Responsibilities
- Assisting all aspects of day-to-day operations of the finance department in the field office
- Assist in the implementation of Finance policies, procedures, and systems
- Ensure compliance with IRC procedures and guidelines
- Follow up on bank account issues in a timely manner
- Assist in reviewing all PRs and item forecasts for proper coding and budget adequacy before approval
- Review the financial parts of purchase orders, advance requests, liquidations, travel expenses and requisitions to ensure in compliance with the plan and any applicable authorised policies
- Assisting the Finance Officer in the proper archiving of financial documents
- Monitor burn rate for projects and offer timely advice to the programme team for prompt action and decision-making
- Assisting in processing of payments in the finance department
- Maintain petty cash and raise payment as per demand
- Every week, conduct petty cash counts and make sure they are filed
- To promote team building and team capacity, sharing knowledge and best practices across the team
- Prepare and submit monthly cash forecasts
- Review all payment documents for proper and adequate backup
- Prepare the monthly bank and cash reconciliation statement and submit for approval
- Ensure all income taxes are remitted as per statutory timelines and receipts collected
- Fulfill any additional tasks that may occasionally be delegated by your supervisor to support the accomplishment of organisational objectives
Requirements
- A diploma in accounting or equivalent is required
- At least two years of finance and accounting experience in a similar post
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software such as enterprise resource planning system (ERP) and SAP is an added advantage
- Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing professional environment with a view towards establishing administrative procedures and protocols that will ensure optimal functioning of the operation
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and time management skills
- Strong analytical and financial interpretation skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and work minimum supervision
- Ability to work in and as a team
To apply and for more information, click here.
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