Accountant 1 (Jos) at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Job Ref: ABJ202100193
Location: Jos, Plateau

Job Details

• Under the supervision of the Finance and Administration Manager, Accountant 1 prepares, reconciles, and analyses all accounting records of the sub-delegation and coordinates all finance and administrative duties as assigned by the Finance and Administration Manager.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and posts accounting entries in the accounting software on a regular basis.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with financial procedures.
• Helps ensure that operations run smoothly through efficient cash-flow management, covering the fund needs of the delegation/structure.
• Ensure compliance with financial rules and controls, verification of invoices, and requisite support document before payment.
• Guarantees proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits.
• Performs integrity checks of accounting entries and account balances.
• Participates in monthly closing activities and is responsible for part of them.
• Always keeps files up to date and participates in filing relevant supporting documents.
• Knows, applies, and compiles with all administrative and financial procedures and deadlines linked to his or her work.
• Provides support to other departments and responds to semi-routine and non-standard inquiries when necessary.
• Draw up cheques or payment orders for bank transfers to suppliers upon presentation of invoice with all the necessary internal authorization according to financial rules.
• Perform other Finance tasks as may be assigned by his manager.
• Identifies anomalies or other issues and proposes solutions to his/her supervisor.
• Replaces the cashier whenever needed and will be removed from the rights to posting during the replacement period.

Education and Experience Required

• University degree in Accounting or any relevant field
• 1-2 years work experience in a similar field
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Very good computer literacy, especially Excel
• Very good knowledge in double-accounting

Desired Profile and Skills:

• Rigor, methodical, and good analytical skills
• Sense of confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and meticulously.