Overview
The Finance Officer will guarantee accounts integrity and process all accounting and financial information generated as programmes are implemented, through a monthly production of financial statements supported by a detailed analysis of all balance sheet accounts and ensure NS procurement reports are checked and validated.
Key Responsibilities
- Checking the NS expenditure reports of IFRC supported projects to ensure the expenditure are in line with approved budget, using correct coding and sufficient documents attached according to the Federation
- Data entry of NS expenditure reports to Federation System for project with Working Advance
- Preparation of reconciliation of assigned projects on a monthly basis for approval by Budget Holders, MRCS projects’ controllers and finance.
- Follow up with MRCS Finance for financial reports and requirement of supporting
- Validation and transaction bookings of working advance clearance of Delegates and National
- Ensure to support the month end closing
- Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross/Red Crescent
- Any other relevant duties and responsibilities assigned by Line Manager and/or higher management.
Required Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ working experience of Financial Managements is required
- Finance experience with an international humanitarian or aid organization is required
- Experience of managing and supporting staff is preferred
- Ideally be familiar with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and be sensitive to the complexities and constraints associated with the IFRC / National Society mandate is preferred.
- Experience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent is preferred.
Qualifications
- University degree or equivalent professional experience is required.
- Professional qualification in development studies or a related area is required.
