The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future.
Vacancy No: 9595
Section/Unit:
Finance
Supervisor:
Finance Manager
No. of Post:
1
Duty Station:
Khartoum
Duration:
Six Month Renewable
Closing Date:
20 Oct 2021
Background:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a world leading non-profit humanitarian organization providing relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression.
The Finance Officer - Khartoum office performs the day-to-day finance operations. He/she works with the Field Coordinator and Finance Office in Khartoum in the maintenance and oversight of the accounting operations to ensure that all finance operations in Khartoum office are performed in accordance with IRC and country office policy and procedures. The position is based in Khartoum f with travel to program locations inside Sudan.
Duties and responsibilities:
Specific Duties
Allocate all staff cost according to their time sheets, as well as, all shared program cost to the grants according to the monthly cost allocation percentages.
Manage all aspects of day to day treasury and accounting functions of the department.
Assist in the implementation of Finance policies, procedures and systems.
Ensure compliance with IRC procedures and guidelines.
Review all payment documents for proper and adequate back up.
Conduct a time sheet audit for country office from time to time.
Data Entry / Accounting Records
Review expenditure spreadsheet and submit to the Finance Manager/Deputy Director Finance
Maintain subsidiary ledgers for advances, receivables and payables
Verify completeness and accuracy of all accounting documents.
Execute a weekly back-up of all financial ledgers on every last business day of the week
Postings in Sun system and assist Finance Manager prepare monthly finance report (SAF File) for HQ.
Payroll and Taxes
Assist with the review the Khartoum f based national staff payroll prepared by HR, for calculation accuracy and completeness.
Record the national payroll; ensure standard financial controls are maintained and that all payments are accurate and legitimate
Ensure proper tax grades are used and all payments to Income and Sales Tax Department are accurate and legitimate
Prepare required tax reports to Tax authorities.
Bank Operations
Process cash withdrawals from the bank and ensure timely bank payments
Liaise with bank officials in order to ensure uninterrupted bank services
Obtain monthly bank statements in the first week of the following month for all bank accounts
Prepare monthly bank reconciliation schedules.
Cash Operations / Preparation of Vouchers
Ensure internal control procedures are followed for all cash disbursement, exchanges, receipts and transfers
Inform Finance Manager/Deputy Director Finance of all discrepancies
Ensure that cash payments are reduced as much as possible
Other
Assist the Finance Manager/Deputy Director Finance in responding to internal and/or external audit requests
Provide training to program staff on finance issues
Assist the Finance Manager/Deputy Director Finance in donor reports preparation.
Review all Purchase Orders and Purchase Requests for proper coding and budget adequacy
Liaison with Supply Chain, Administration and Program.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Advance Diploma in Accounting from recognized College/Institution
Minimum of three years of finance or accounting experience
Computer literate with significant experience in MS. Office, accounting package knowledge (SUN system & ERP) will be an added advantage.
Previous experience with International NGOs and/or USAID projects is highly desirable.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Very good in English and Arabic
Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks and make decisions.
Policy compliance – IRC way policies
Ensure any violations of the IRC Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Code of Conduct are reported to technical coordinator or other member of IRC team. The reporting of violations is an obligation on the part of all IRC employees, including temporary hires and consultants.
Assist where necessary in undertaking activities that aim to prevent the occurrence of sexual abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries by IRC and other humanitarian workers.
Confidentiality:
Ensuring confidentiality in the case of disclosures of abuse or violence, and showing respect and sensitivity to community members at all times.
Ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.
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