Accountant 1 at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Main Responsibilities

• Prepares, reconciles and analyzes all accounting records of the Sub-Delegation and coordinate all finance and administrative duties as assigned by the Finance and Administration Manager;
• Ensures compliance of financial rules and controls, verification of invoices and requisites support document before payment;
• Prepares the accounting entries in JDE accounting software on a regular basis;
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with the financial procedures;
• Helps ensure that operations run smoothly through efficient cash-flow management, covering the funds needs of Yola Sub-Delegation;
• Provides support to other departments and responds to semi-routine and non-standard inquiries when necessary;
• Identifies anomalies or other issues and proposes solutions to his/her supervisor;
• Performs other duties as specifically instructed by the Finance and Administration Manager and substitute his/her colleagues when absent.

Requirements
Education and Experience required:

• Certificate in Accounting
• 1-2 years’ work experience in a similar position
• 1-2 years’ work experience with an accounting software
• Good knowledge of the double-entry accounting system
• Good computer skills especially Excel
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of the socio and economic environment of the Area of Responsibility

Desire profile and skills:

• Sense of organization
• Rigor and methodical
• Good analytical skills