Job Title: Finance Assistant
Organization: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location: Kiryandongo
Roles and responsibilities:
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- Capture accounting entries (Invoice and Payment Journals) in ERP System, ensuring the correctness, accuracy, and completeness of the process.
- Prepare cash transaction vouchers (payment vouchers).
- Monitor invoices and cash payment request vouchers and updating Finance Tracker.
- Timely maintain and update online vendor invoice tracker.
- Run mobile money payment name verification and share with Finance Officer for Review.
- Prepare mobile money payment journals for program trainings and submit to Finance officer for review before effecting payment.
- Ensure field program activity payments are promptly paid according to IRC policies both using bank, cash or mobile money and be the focal person for field finance payments.
- Carry out timely reconciliation of program and travel advances and charges related to staff personal accounts (D7) and advise the supervisor on course taken to settle outstanding balances.
- Monitor cash usage and requirements and advise the Finance Officer & Finance Manager on spending rate.
- Request for the replenishment of petty cash when it reaches the minimum limit.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations to be reviewed by Finance Manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
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- The applicant for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Finance Assistant job should hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance.
- One year of experience working in the finance function.
- Experience working with INGO/NGOs (preferred but not a prerequisite).
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Knack for detail.
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, experience using an Enterprise Resources Planning is highly desirable)
- Must be able to function comfortably in a loosely structured but complex work environment, working and prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English with programme staff.
- Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.
How to apply
All interested applicants should apply online via the link below:
Application deadline: 11th May 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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