Finance Officer

Assist in managing day-to-day finance operations effectively

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Overview

Assist in managing day-to-day finance operations effectively

You have:

  • Diploma in Accounts or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from recognized College/Institutions.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience.
  • Computer literate with significant knowledge/experience in excel.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English.
  • 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.

Job Description

Job Overview/Summary

The Finance Assistant reports to the Finance 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

• Report any violations of the IRC Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Code of Conduct (in-country and World-wide) as per the IRC reporting mechanism. The reporting of violations is an obligation on the part of all staff members

• 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 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.

Working Environment: The staff will be positioned in Ukraine.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality 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.

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Qualifications

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple financial tasks under pressure? We want to assess your ability to handle stress and prioritize tasks effectively. Share a specific example that showcases your organizational skills and ability to perform well under pressure.
How do you ensure accuracy when processing financial documents? This question aims to evaluate your attention to detail in financial operations. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps would you take if you found a discrepancy in the financial reports? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you have trained others in financial management practices? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you prioritize your tasks when facing tight deadlines for financial reporting? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org