Finance Assistant - Katsina/Zamfara

Job Description

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted by conflict or disaster. IRC leads the way from harm to home.

CONTEXTUAL BACKGROUND

The IRC has been present in Nigeria since 2012 when the organization responded to flooding in Kogi state. In February 2014 the IRC moved into Adamawa State in NE Nigeria to provide humanitarian interventions through a multi-sectoral, integrated approach for conflict affected populations. IRC Nigeria now operates a country office in Abuja and field offices in Mubi and Yola of Adamawa State, Maiduguri and Monguno of Borno state and Damatru of Yobe State. Currently, IRC Nigeria implements programs primary health care, nutrition, environmental health, women’s protection and empowerment, protection, child protection, education, food security & livelihoods

Job Overview/Summary

The Finance Assistant is responsible for essential accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable support, report reconciliation, fund tracking, month-end, and adjusting journal entries. The Finance Assistant reports to the Finance officer.

Major Responsibilities:

- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Operate effectively in IRC’s proprietary ERP financial accounting system and coach staff when questions arise. - Process payments by a variety of methods – ACH, Online banking and Checks - Review payment requests made in financial system by staff for accuracy; submit through workflow and post. - Prepare a wide variety of month-end, financial close journal entries within mandated deadlines. - Prepare weekly deposit and customer payment journals to be posted to the financial system. - Create aging reports for fee-for-service programs and follow up on unpaid invoices. - Void checks as needed. - Assist with internal and external audit inquiries and reporting. - Maintain accounting files and records in accordance with IRC and donor requirements. - Other projects and assignments as needed. - Weekly Cash and Bank reconciliation. - Prepare monthly PAYE and WHT payments and file appropriately.

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to: Finance officer

Indirect/Technical Reporting:

Position directly Supervises: Finance Officer

Key Internal Contacts:

- Country Program: Nigeria - Region/Global: west Africa (CRRD)

Key External Contacts: stakeholder

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or HND in business, accounting or finance preferred.

Work Experience: Relevant professional experience in finance and accounting required; minimum of 2 years’ experience strongly preferred.

Demonstrated Technical Skills:

Ability to carry out work with a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.

Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.

Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:

- Languages Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes. - Working knowledge of accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics a plus

Standards of Professional Conduct The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of 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, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

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.

Working Environment

IRC is an Equal 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, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.