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Finance Assistant

International Rescue Committee

Location

Lamwo

Category

Finance

Job Type

On-site

Work Hours

Full Time

Deadline

8th March 2026

Job Description

The Finance Assistant will be a key member of the Lamwo and Palorinya team and will contribute towards the achievement of the field’s finance objectives. Under the direction of the Senior Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant maintains the cash books and is responsible for the accounts payable functions of the department.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

  • Prepare cash transaction vouchers
  • Manage mobile money account and ensure timely payments
  • Preparation of invoice journals in Integra
  • Reconcile mobile money accounts and cash accounts
  • Supports the Manager to review travel and program advances
  • Prepares payment journals as a PBR user
  • Supports the manager to compile projections for the field office
  • Ensure IRC policies and procedures are respected in all the cash transactions
  • Ensure control and use of office stationery.
  • Work closely with Administration to raise hotel bookings for visitors to the field.
  • Assist the Admin officer to maintain timesheets for all staff.
  • Manages vendor payments
  • Develop and maintain efficient filling system for the field office.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the manager

Requirements, Qualifications and Competences

  • A Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance or a Diploma with 5 years’ experience
  • Minimum of 1 year working in the finance function.
  • Experience working with NGOs (preferred but not a prerequisite);
  • Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • Knack for detail. Able to communicate effectively.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong Computer skills (MS Word, Excel,)
  • Must be able to function comfortably in a loosely structured but complex work environment, working and prioritizing multiple tasks.   
  • Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English with programme staff.
  • Good supervisory skills, time management and interpersonal skills

About International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee(IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. Today, we deliver lasting impact by providing health care, helping children learn, and empowering individuals and communities to become self-reliant, always with a focus on the unique needs of women and girls. Our work spans more than 40 crisis-affected countries, and we provide resettlement, asylum, and integration services in communities across the United States and Europe.

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