Finance Volunteer job at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

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 40 countries and 29 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 purpose:

Under the direction of the Finance Officer, the Finance Volunteer will support the routine accounting work within the Accounts payable in accordance with IRC’s policies and procedures, and in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• University bachelor’s degree in accounting, Commerce or Finance from a reputable University.
• Experience working with any organisation as well as experience in Computerized Accounting packages is an added advantage
• Good knowledge of Excel, organizational skills; the ability to work with computers, effective communication, the ability to work under pressure.

• Day to day bookkeeping i.e. Invoicing PO’s and non-PO’s
• Preparing Payment vouchers
• Mobile money transactions
• Track Staff advance and reimbursements
• Cash and Mobile Money account Reconciliation
• Monitor petty cash transactions and replenishment
• Filing support documents on Box and Integra
• Retrieve Audit support documents
• Prepare cheques and pick cash from the bank
• Monitor payment folders
• Orient staff on policies and procedures and ensure that they are adhered to.
• Complete bulk imports of CUG, data and adjustments.
• Any other duties assigned.

• Good knowledge of Excel
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work with computers
• Effective communication
• Ability to work under pressure

• University bachelor’s degree in accounting, Commerce or Finance from a reputable University.
• Experience working with any organisation (added advantage)
• Experience in Computerized Accounting packages (added advantage)