Overview
The Finance Officer is responsible for day-to-day data processing and financial end month closure in line with IRC policies, procedures, and donor requirements. This position requires close working relationships with Programs, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and Logistics units.
Key Responsibilities
- Review Payments.
- Review Clearances and prepare related entries on integra.
- Review petty cash expenses and process payments in compliance with IRC policies and procedures.
- Prepare and monitor Data Source entries and upload them onto the system monthly.
- Processing and finalizing the monthly transactions before sharing and posting into the system.
- Ensure that all information on integra are correct and complete.
- Implement internal control procedures, in keeping with IRC policies and procedures and donor requirements.
- Prepare and reconcile cash and bank reconciliations, in addition to the needed adjusting entries.
- Review bank letters and bank transfers in addition to the related entries on the system.
- Monitor to maintain an organized filling system within the finance department.
- Support in the suppliers reconciliation.
- Review and verify local purchase requests for budget availability and coding to ensure requested purchases are allowed under the budget and funds are available.
- Handles finance department activities and schedules to meet the financial closing requirements and timelines specified by headquarters
- Provide support during audits and donor visits by ensuring timely submission of requested documents.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Experience
Minimum of 2-3 years in an Accounting /Finance position preferably in an NGO.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from recognized College/Institution
