Finance Assistant- Accounting

Job Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries, the IRC aims to restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure, demonstrating its credibility and expertise as a leading service provider, partner, and advocate across the arc of the global displacement crisis.

Across Europe, the IRC delivers programs that address the acute humanitarian needs of asylum-seekers and other vulnerable migrants who are newly arrived, stranded, or in transit, and programs that address their longer-term integration needs.

In response to the increased number of people on the move, in 2015 the IRC began responding in Serbia and later expanded to other countries in the Balkans to assist vulnerable refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants. Since the conflict in Ukraine started and the consequent displacement into neighboring countries in February 2022, the programs are established to address the most pressing needs of people on the move across the Southeast Europe. The programs are implemented in close partnership with local non-governmental organizations and governmental institutions.

Job Overview/Summary:

We are looking for a Finance Assistant in a full-time national staff position based in Belgrade. With the mentorship of the Sr. Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant will handle the day-to-day data processing while keeping in line with IRC policies and procedures. This position establishes close working relationships with Programs, Admin, Human Resources and Supply Chain units.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

- Processing bank and cash transactions on daily basis and uploading them into the E-banking system. - Ensure that Bank and cash book is updated on daily basis. - Processing and finalizing the monthly transaction spreadsheets. - Preparation and checking of bank reconciliation statements of all accounts on a monthly basis. - Checking and filling out invoices. - Prepare and file the payment and all other supporting documentation in a timely, efficient, and orderly manner. - Work closely with the Sr. Finance Officer to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters within the agreed timeframe. - Close collaboration with the Supply Chain team to ensure accurate procurement documentation vital to process the payments. - Assist with all finance and other relevant tasks as requested by the supervisor. - Participate in professional development activities as needed or requested.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Advanced Diploma in Accounting from a recognized College/Institution - Computer literate with significant experience in excel, accounting package knowledge will be an added advantage - Minimum of 1 year in an Accounting /Finance position, preferably in an NGO. - Native in Serbian and proficient in English - Effective interpersonal skills, both written and verbal - Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks and make decisions - Great teammate - Attention to detail

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Accountability to Clients: IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery.

Gender 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.

Diversity and Inclusion: At IRC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, nationality, and perspective are validated to be better organizations. More importantly, creating a safe workspace environment where everyone from any background can do their best is the right thing to do. So, bring your whole self to work.

IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting. All IRC staff, wherever they are located, are accountable for creating an environment free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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