Deadline: Ongoing
Location: Yobe State, Nigeria
International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Finance Intern.
The IRC is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development non-governmental organisation. It responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.
Responsibilities
- Assist the finance assistant when making payments to suppliers, contractors and programme staff based on approved documents and in line with authority delineation
- Assist the finance assistant in ensure scrutiny of the entire bill for accuracy and receipt of goods before process for payment
- Assist the finance department on documentation, preparation of cash disbursement voucher for all cash transactions related to Yobe field office
- Ensure all transactions are in compliance with IRC accounting policy, donor restriction and generally accepted accounting principles
- Maintain confidentiality of all financial and other job related information
- Assist the finance assistant in documentation, stamping, labelling and filing of all financial documents
- Help finance unit in moving documents in the office system for approval purposes
- Assist the finance assistant with capturing expenditures into worksheet
- Attend and participate in trainings identified/organised by supervisor
- Follow any new procedures and guidelines designated in circulars from SMTs
- Report any violations of the IRC sexual abuse and exploitation code of conduct
- Assist where necessary in undertaking activities that aim to prevent the occurrence of sexual abuse and exploitation of refugees by IRC and other humanitarian workers
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor
Requirements
- Graduate with diploma in Accounting or bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Economics/Business Administration from recognised institutions
- Computer literacy with significant knowledge/experience using Excel
- Ability to work in a high pressure situation
- Ability to independently organise work, prioritise task and manage time
- Strong interpersonal skills and openness to learn new skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
To apply and for more information, click here.
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