BACKGROUND 

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 at the request of Albert Einstein, 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 and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Main Purpose of Job: 

Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant will conduct documentation reviews and assist with day-to-day finance/accounting tasks. The position may require travel to the sub-field offices within Blue Nile and will have close work relationships with HR & Admin and supply chain units. 

Duties & Responsibilities of Job: 

Accounting & Treasury:

• Review of all payment requests. Ensure completeness of payment documents and compliance with IRC and donor policies & procedures.
• Compare supporting documents with the documentation checklist.
• Coordinate with supply chain and Field Officer to retrieve any missing documents such as PRs, POs/contracts, certificates of completion/delivery reports, invoices, and receipts.
• Assist in processing payment requests originating from the BN Field Office.
• Assist/prepare and maintain cash books ensuring completeness and accuracy of data entry. Ensuring coding accuracy and appropriate authorized approvals obtained.
• Perform posting of entries in the SUN system when required and ensure accuracy and completeness of the process.
• Assist/prepare balance sheet reconciliation and ensure all accounts are reconciled with closing balances of the general ledger.
• Carry out and document cash count as per IRC Policies & Procedures.
• Review and account for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy of amounts, and control over payments within limits.
• Participate in and review the monthly/annual inventory physical checks.          

Other

1. Assist the Finance Officer / Manager in responding to internal and/or external audit requests
2. Provide training to program staff on finance issues
3. Review all Purchase Orders and Purchase Requests for proper coding and budget adequacy 
4. Liaison with Supply Chain, Administration, and Program.

Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Advance Diploma in Accounting from a recognized College/Institution
• Minimum of Zero to one year of finance or accounting experience
• Computer literate with significant experience in MS. Office, and accounting package knowledge (Integra & ERP) will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience with International NGOs and/or USAID projects is highly desirable. 
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Very good in English and Arabic

Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks and make decisions.

Applicants can also apply via: Sudanjobs.net

Standard of Professional Conduct

IRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. Following these values, 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. 

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.