Finance Assistant at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Job Overview/Summary

• The Finance Assistant is responsible for essential accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable support, report reconciliation, fund tracking, month-end, and adjusting journal entries.  The Finance Assistant reports to the Finance officer.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Operate effectively in IRC’s proprietary ERP financial accounting system and coach staff when questions arise.
• Process payments by a variety of methods – ACH, Online banking and Checks
• Review payment requests made in financial system by staff for accuracy; submit through workflow and post.
• Prepare a wide variety of month-end, financial close journal entries within mandated deadlines.
• Prepare weekly deposit and customer payment journals to be posted to the financial system.
• Create aging reports for fee-for-service programs and follow up on unpaid invoices.
• Void checks as needed.
• Assist with internal and external audit inquiries and reporting.
• Maintain accounting files and records in accordance with IRC and donor requirements.
• Other projects and assignments as needed.
• Weekly Cash and Bank reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly PAYE and WHT payments and file appropriately.

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to:  Finance officer

Indirect/Technical Reporting:

Position directly Supervises: Finance Officer

Key Internal Contacts:

• Country Program:  Nigeria
• Region/Global: west Africa (CRRD)

Key External Contacts:  stakeholder

Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s or HND in business, accounting or finance preferred.  

Work Experience: 

• Relevant professional experience in finance and accounting required; minimum of 2 years’ experience strongly preferred.

Demonstrated Technical Skills:

• Ability to carry out work with a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.

Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:

• Languages Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.
• Working knowledge of accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics a plus