Accountant

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

Accountant 1 is in charge of preparing, reconciling and analysing the accounting records and financial reports of the delegation/other structure under his/her responsibility.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Prepares accounting entries in the accounting software on a regular basis.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with financial procedures.
• Helps ensure that operations run smoothly through efficient cash-flow management, covering the fund needs of the delegation/structure.
• Keeps files up to date at all times and guarantees proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits.
• Performs integrity checks of accounting entries made on a regular basis.
• Participates in monthly closing activities.
• Knows, applies, and complies with all administrative and financial procedures and deadlines linked to his/her work.
• Identifies anomalies or other issues and reports them to his/her supervisor.
• In charge of other tasks as required by the direct supervisor (Accounting Manager) or institution (ICRC)
• Process reimbursements and per diem checks.
• Manage prepaid card statements and cash transactions.
• Ensure proper filing and preparation of financial documents for shipment.
• Monitor working advances and follow up on the open balances.

Relationships

• Internally, interacts with the Accounting Manager or Finance and Administration Manager of the delegation/structure and with “clients” from other departments.
• Externally, may interact with suppliers.

Education and Professional Experience Required

• University degree in Accounting.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in accounting.
• Fluent command of English.
• Computer proficiency.

Additional information

• Type of role: National staff
• Working rate: full-time (100%)
• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Location: Gaza Strip
• Job level: B1
• Length of assignment: 6 months fixed-term contract (renewable)
• Application deadline: 10/01/2026

Our values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this