Finance Assistant
Assist finance operations in compliance with IRC policies and guidelines
This opening is not available anymore.
Do not try to apply for this job.
Overview
Assist finance operations in compliance with IRC policies and guidelines
You have:
- Diploma in Accounts or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from recognized College/Institutions.
- A minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience.
- Fluency in Ukrainian and English.
- Computer literate with significant knowledge/experience in excel.
- Ability to independently organize work, prioritize tasks and manage time.
- Strong inter-personal skills, able to coach and support others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English.
Job Description
The Finance Assistant reports to the Finance Officer / Manager. She/he supports the Finance Officer in managing all aspects of day-to-day operations of accounting department in the Field office, He/she will assist in the implementation of Finance policies, procedures and systems and Ensure compliance with IRC procedures and guidelines.
Responsibilities
• Assist with making payments to suppliers, contractors and program staff based on approved documents and in line with authority delineation.
• Ensure scrutiny of the entire bill for accuracy and receipt of goods before process for payment.
• Be responsible for documentation, preparation of cash disbursement voucher for all cash transactions related to the station office
• Ensure all transactions follow IRC accounting policy, Donor restriction and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Maintain confidentiality of all financial and other job-related information.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial documents.
• Prepare and process day to day financial transactions and implement internal control procedures in keeping with IRC policies and procedures.
• Assist in the collection of financial needs for the office each week
• Remits tax and Collects credit tax receipts.
• Submits payments for bank for processing.
Finance/Budgeting
• Act always in accordance with local law and standards of accounting practice.
• Review budget with the aim of gaining a clear understanding of budget guidelines and instructions
• Review funding allocations to enable proper guidance to programs and proper coding.
• Provide training to program staff on finance issues.
• Produce monthly and quarterly reports to be reviewed by your supervisor
Common duties
• Follow any new procedures and guidelines designated in circulars from Country Director
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor
Requirements
Diploma in Accounts or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from recognized College/Institutions.
Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience. Computer literate with significant knowledge/experience in excel
Skills
• Able to work in a high-pressure situation,
• Ability to independently organize work, prioritize task and manage time.
• Strong inter-personal skills, able to coach and support others
• Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible and punctual
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English.
Languages Requirements: Fluency in Ukrainian and English.
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - 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, and Anti-Retaliation.
#LI-GR2
Qualifications
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage a high-pressure situation in your previous job? | This question aims to assess your ability to work under stress and prioritize tasks effectively. | Provide a specific example highlighting how you managed the situation and what the outcome was. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in your financial transactions? | The interviewer wants to know your methods for maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in finance. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you have improved a process within an accounting or finance department. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to keep yourself updated with changes in accounting policies and regulations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you trained or supported a colleague in financial procedures? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 3 years ago
-
Updated 1 year ago
-
Source:
rescue.org
