The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Major Responsibilities:

Accounting and Payment Process:

  • Analyzing and clearing all financial obligations including vendor advances, inventory accounts, staff/partner/vendor payables, inter-company balances, and grant receivables/payables.
  • Performing the cash and bank reconciliations, depositing remaining balances, and support bank account closures per the office close-out plan.
  • Process final staff settlements including salaries, accrued leave, severance, statutory deductions, and end-of-contract payments.
  • Ensure all staff advances (salary, program, travel) are liquidated and documented prior to closure.
  • Clear all outstanding POs, vendor invoices, service provider payments, and pending system transactions.
  • Confirm balances with vendors and partners, resolving all outstanding items before close-out.
  • Settle all income tax, social security, leave accruals, and remaining financial obligations.
  • Support inventory clean-up with GSC/Operations, ensuring proper documentation for disposal or transfer.
  • Budgeting and Reporting
  • Prepare and monitor the office close-out budget covering all associated costs until the final closure date.
  • Report and update the close-out budget monthly, ensuring alignment with the overall closure plan.
  • Prepare and submit final project and donor reports in line with contractual deadlines and donor requirements.
  • Finalize the list of grants from the past 10 years, categorize by risk, and support development of the financial archiving plan.
  • Confirm balances with all previous partners and clear outstanding partner account codes.
  • Maintain and update the partners database for communication, audit support, and confirmation of balances.

Documentation, Archiving & Compliance

  • Establish the finance close-out core team and assign responsibilities for key tasks.
  • Define and deploy an archiving plan for scanning, indexing, and properly archiving all financial documents and vouchers.
  • Ensure financial files, accountancy records, and compliance-related documents are fully archived and accessible for audit and HQ review.
  • Coordinate with Global Supply Chain, Operations, and Grants to review and close all active legal agreements.
  • Conduct staff exit interviews (financial portion), confirm clearance of advances, collect assets, and ensure complete archiving of exit documentation.
  • Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Finance Coordinator

Position technically supervised by: N/A
Position directly supervises:  Finance Intern

Indirect Reporting: N/A
 

Internal: Programs and Operations Departments

External: N/A

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or CPA qualification.
  • Minimum 3 years’ Experience within the Finance Department of an international organization. Experience in the humanitarian sector will be an added advantage.
  • Computer literate with considerable experience in excel, accounting packages & Integra accounting system will be an added advantage.
  • The candidate should be able to maintain confidentiality.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

  • Knowledge of Excel and ERP system an added advantage.
  • Working knowledge of accounting software such as Microsoft 365 a plus
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and be well organized.
  • Ability to conduct work with a high degree of integrity and maintain confidentiality.
  • Effective communication skills
  • Be adaptable and flexible with a view to taking on board new tasks and new assignments.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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