Requisition ID: req57406 Job Title: Finance Assistant Sector: Finance Employment Category: Regular Employment Type: Full-Time Open to Expatriates: No Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Work Arrangement: Job Description The role is open to Current IRC Employees only The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor. Job Overview/Summary: Perform support to the Finance Department as assigned in preparing cash and bank disbursement, provide initial review to supporting documents in accordance with the IRC/Donor policies, and manage the financial documents. Moreover, he/she will support the operation & Accounting unit in all aspect including processing Invoice & Payment Journals. Major Responsibilities: + To process all bank/ cash accounting transactions within Finance department, petty cash entries, bank entries, cash count reconciliations, and bank reconciliations. + Handle all office petty cash and ensure compliance with IRC/Donor rules and regulations. + Prepare a daily reconciliation of petty cash transactions and validate supporting documents. + Preparation of weekly and monthly cash count conciliations. + Act as Cash custodian of cash on hand, perform and document weekly and month-end cash counts. + Assist with staff's clearance of cash advance, tracking and reporting on all receivable balances. + Prepare bank transactions in an Excel spreadsheet to ensure compliance with IRC/ Donors rules and regulations. + Preparation of country office monthly bank account reconciliations. + Follow up on invoices for materials and supplies with procurement staff and program staff for payments. + Prepare Integra Invoice for Director of Finance (DF) approval and submit through Integra System for HQ payment process. + Perform correct withholding tax calculation in compliance with the revenue’s rules & regulations. + Act as a focal point for Integra payment processing. + Perform correct withholding tax calculation in compliance with the revenue’s rules & regulations. + Assist the Finance team in general support, such as going to the bank and document filing system. + Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. + The position is a national post based in the IRC office in Addis Ababa, there might be a field travel to regional offices. Safeguarding Responsibilities: + Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office] + Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies #LI-DNI Qualifications Educational Requirements: + University degree in accounting and finance. Preferred Experience & Skills: + 2 years of relevant experience for diploma holders and 0 years of experience for degree holders. + General Accounting knowledge + Previous experience working with refugees or humanitarian, non-profit organizations. + Effective time management and people skill + Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet regular deadlines + Computer Literacy (Excel, Word) and familiar with the new ERP system- Integra. Language Skills: + Good command of written and spoken English. Disclaimer : - Please note that IRC will never request applicants or candidates to make any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process. IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.