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Finance Assistant – Budgeting and Reporting

Dnipropetrovska

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Dnipropetrovska
  • Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Administrative support
    • Banking and Finance
    • Communication and Public Information
    • Documentation and Information Management
  • Closing Date:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview/Summary:

The Finance Assistant report to the Finance Manager – Budgeting and Reporting. He/she will provide support to the Finance Manager and Finance Officer is responsible for preparing budgets, financial statements. The Finance Assistant must work within the Financial Manual of IRC, Tax Policies, and Procedures and in compliance with all National Acts and Legislation.

Responsibilities

Specific duties

a)Assist in preparation / review of operational budget and donor budgets

b)Assist in preparing budget package for uploading in IRC financial system (Integra).

c)Assist in the preparation of budget versus actual analysis.Support IRC staff in budget related issues.

d)Assist in preparation monthly, quarterly and or as per the donor rules, financial reports ensuring they are complete, accurate and produced on a timely basis to ensure adequate review, approval and submission to the grants unit.

e)Assist other members of Finance Team in month/year closing process.

f)Check budget transactions for correct codes (D1-D6).

g)Ensure compliance with IRC procedures and guidelines.

Common duties

a)Attend and participate in trainings identified/organized by your supervisor.

b)Follow any new procedures and guidelines designated in circulars from Country Director.

c)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.

d)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.

e)Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.

Security/Communication

  1. Communicate withmain office on security issues within the office and outside the office.
  2. Report to the Finance Manager any irregularities that occur within the IRC office, staff compound and sites on policy and procedures.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:Finance Manager – Budgeting and Reporting
Position directly supervises:

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Works with other sectors on finance matters related to the organization

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from recognized College/Institution.ACCA/CPA qualification will be preferred.
  • Minimum of three years of accounting and/or finance experience. Experience of work with NGOs will be an added advantage.
  • Computer literate with significant experience in Excel, ability to work with big amount of data. Knowledge in any ERP system.
  • The candidate should be mature, with stable personality and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Average level in written and spoken English.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills; tact, patience, diplomacy, and appropriate assertiveness.


Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the 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.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The 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 the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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