Sr Finance Officer (Partnerships)

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 uprooted and struggling to endure.

In response to the arrival of refugees in Greece in 2015, the IRC has been offering SMS, WASH, Livelihoods, and Protection services to children, women, and people in need of mental health support. IRC Hellas is currently operating in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Lesvos.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity and helping vulnerable populations at the same time?

Then join us!

Scope of work:

We are looking for a Sr. Finance Officer (Partnerships) who will report to the Senior Finance Manager and support the Finance Department's growing and strengthening partner financial management. The job holder will work closely with Partners and other departments within IRC to ensure activities implemented by partners are thoroughly reported, and financial reporting is in compliance with donors.

Key responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities within each functional area are as follows:

Microsoft 365 System / General Ledger Processing

· Assist in the country's financial monthly closing process in regard to partnerships.

· Prepare Journal Entries for Sub-grantee transactions.

Financial Management and Monitoring of Sub-grants

· Liaise with Program and Grant to ensure timely submission of reports, payment of sub-award advances, and periodic payments.

· Prepare reconciliation of sub-grant advances, reimbursement, and updated sub-grant schedule.

· Review of sub-grantees’ financial reports.

· Conduct post-award monitoring visits to selected sub-grantees.

· Provide training on sub-grant financial review and monitoring.

· Represent Finance team in all Sub-Grant working group meetings and initiatives along with program, operation, and grants teams.

Qualifications:

· BA or equivalent experience from a recognized College/Institution in Accounting/ Finance fields. Computer literate with knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Word.

· Minimum of 3 years in accounting/finance, preferably in NGO environments.

· Prior knowledge of an accounting package will be an added advantage.

· Good understanding of regulations of EU-funded projects; experience with other donors will also be considered an advantage.

· Must function comfortably in a complex work environment, working and prioritizing multiple tasks.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficient in written and spoken English.

· Attention to detail.

· Good interpersonal skills. Ability to independently coordinate work, prioritize tasks, and handle time.

Standard of Professional Conduct: IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. 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.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnicity or tribe, gender, age, religion, caste, sexual orientation, differently abled, geographic origin, marital status, veteran status, and cultural background (or any other characteristic protected by law). We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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