Finance Volunteer (Fresher Internship Job) – International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Finance Volunteer

Company: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location: Kyegegwa District, Uganda
Employment Type: Internship
Application Deadline: 19/07/2024

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Finance Assistant- Payables, the Finance Volunteer is responsible for assisting the finance team in the day-to-day accounting operations in accordance with IRC’s policies and procedures, and in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain efficient filing system for the field office and ensure all vouchers are filed on a monthly basis.
• Update and arrange the finance vouchers on box in line with the Integra references.
• Monitor invoices and cash payment request vouchers in box and update the respective folders.
• Support with YO and Bank and cash payments where needed, running name verification reports, and share payment confirmation.
• Ensure all vouchers have required attachments.
• Ensure all paid vouchers have POPs-payment proofs.
• Support the Finance Assistant to extract WHT schedules and vouchers.
• Manage the Online Invoice tracker and update the payments tracker for transactions submitted in Finance.
• Ensure IRC policies and procedures are respected in all the cash transactions.
• Prepare payment cover sheets and submit them to Senior Finance Officer for review.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting & finance, Bachelor of Commerce, BBA, or related field.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills, especially in MS Excel.

Language Skills:

• Good standard of spoken and written English.
• The ability to speak any of the languages spoken in the refugee settlement is an added advantage.

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity:

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous 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. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.

Professional Standards:

IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Standards for Professional 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, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

NB: This advert will close on 19th July 2024.

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About The International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Industry: NGO
Location: Kyegegwa District, Uganda

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 worldwide for a better future.