Background:
The International Rescue Committee
(IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to
survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 with Head quarters in New
York, the IRC operates in more than 40 countries worldwide, offering lifesaving
care and life-changing assistance to individuals/communities forced to flee
from war or disaster.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) IRC Tanzania is
present in the Kigoma Region, Northwestern Tanzania, providing services in
Nyarugusu refugee camp in Kasulu District and at a transit centre in Kigoma
town. Approximately 160,000 Burundians
and Congolese refugees, the vast majority from Burundi receive protection and
basic assistance in the areas of Child and Youth Protection and Development,
Community based rehabilitation for persons with disabilities and special needs,
and Gender based violence / Women’s protection and empowerment (WPE).
IRC seeks to recruit qualified,
energetic and committed candidates to fill the following position:
Position: Finance
Officer (1)
Location: Kibondo - Kigoma
Reporting to: Finance Manager
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
a.
Prepare
cash and bank payment vouchers needed for the day to day financial transactions
b.
Ensure
that all payment-supporting documents are complete and are in accordance with
IRC financial procedures and regulations.
c.
Issues
cash receipts for all collected and incoming payments.
d.
Withdrawal
cash from BANK for Office petty cash and Bank regularly and keep all receipts
intact
e.
Maintenance
of accounting voucher/records including rubber-stamping paid invoices/voucher /
cash requests/ writing Cheque numbers
f.
Update
the Finance Manager on cash balances on regular basis
g.
Filling
all finance documents and tracking all the payment done at Kibondo site when
needed.
h.
Ensure
that once cheques are signed they are sent to the vendors
i.
Assist
in the Implementation of finance policies, procedures, systems, Tanzania law
and standards of accounting practices.
j.
Reconcile
program advances given to Kibondo staff on monthly basis and ensure that the
advances are liquidated promptly.
k.
Ensure
that statutory deductions are remitted on time to avoid any penalty.
l.
Assist
in making a follow-up of staff advances and ensuring that all advances are
liquidated.
m.
Stamp
all paid vouchers and documents with “PAID” stamp.
n.
Perform
field office financial management duties when Finance Manager is out of duty
station
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
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Degree in
finance or accounting, CPA or equivalent
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Prior
knowledge of SUN system is a plus
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Excellent
knowledge in excel and relevant accounting packages
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Minimum of
two years relevant experience
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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial data, understand and technical procedures.
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Ability to write reports as per procedure in Finance manuals.
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Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from managers,
employees and coordinators.
How to apply:
Applications for the position must
include:
i.
A cover letter illustrating your
suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
ii.
Detailed curriculum vitae showing
contact address, email, and day-time mobile phone number(s) and three (3)
referees, ONE being your last employer.
iii.
ONLY copies of academic and
professional certificates.
All applications should be sent to:
HR MANAGER
International Rescue Committee
P. O. Box
Kibondo -Kigoma, Tanzania
Email: agnes.abdi@rescue.org
Applications
will be considered valid if sent/received before 17.00, November 10th,
2015. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above
requirements will be contacted. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to
apply.
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