Finance Officer
Qualifications of Finance Officer:
- Location: Ruyigi
- Vacancy No: JR00000229
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: IRC International Rescue Committee
- Deadline: Varies
Brief details about Finance Officer:
About
Information about the organization that has offered the job:
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.
Background and brief history of the IRC
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC provides lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee war or disaster. Working today in more than 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity, and hope to millions of people uprooted and struggling to survive.
The IRC opened its offices in Burundi in 1996 and initially focused on lifesaving interventions and providing immediate assistance to refugees and displaced persons. IRC Burundi now focuses on post-conflict interventions to support the country’s transition to lasting peace and stability.
IRC Burundi has a dynamic post-conflict program encompassing gender-based violence prevention and response, child protection, social cohesion, protection and the rule of law, economic recovery and development (ERD), and environmental health. Clients are vulnerable and marginalized populations, including refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and other vulnerable groups such as women, children, and youth.
The IRC works with the Burundian government, local, and international partners to increase the protection, economic empowerment, and social cohesion of these groups. The IRC’s main office is in Bujumbura, serving not only as its headquarters but also as a base for programs in Bujumbura Rural and Bujumbura City Hall. Field offices are located in Muyinga and Ruyigi.
Job Overview:
The Project Finance Officer will be responsible for the sound financial management of the Umwizero II project. He/she will be responsible for the monthly analysis of the project execution level, the monthly update of the expenditure plan, and the organization of budget analysis meetings with the project manager and other financiers based in Ruyigi/Rutana. He/she may therefore be required to supervise activities in any other location, depending on the project’s needs. If necessary, he/she may be assigned to another site at the request of his/her supervisor or according to the needs of the Finance department.
Specific responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the accounting department of the office to which he/she is assigned;
- Provide support to other financial managers;
- Ensure rigorous budgetary monitoring of the entire UMWIZERO II project;
- Represent finance in UMWIZERO II budget review meetings;
- Share the reports of the analysis meetings and the error correction logs with the Bujumbura office;
- Alert the project manager to irregularities noted in budget monitoring;
- Prepare drafts of project financial reports and submit them for review by management;
- Actively participate in UMWIZERO II budget revisions/realignments ;
- Provide clarifications to questions asked by headquarters for a good understanding of the financial management of the UMWIZERO II project;
- Carry out field visits for technical supervision;
- Ensure compliance with IRC procedures and guidelines;
- Review all payment documents according to IRC procedures and review all expense worksheets for accuracy and completeness;
- Assist in the development and updating of UMWIZERO II budget expenditure plans;
- Report any anomalies observed in order to obtain a rapid and reliable solution;
- Perform any other additional tasks assigned by the Field Coordinator and Finance Team related to the smooth running of the service.
Payment Processing
- Ensure that all payments to suppliers are processed on time via the Integra system;
- Ensure that donor regulations are respected for all aspects of operations;
- Assist program staff with financial issues and activities.
Banking and treasury management
- Review the weekly cash statement and ensure that documentary evidence is duly signed;
- Ensure that internal control procedures are followed for all cash disbursements, receipts and transfers;
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date cash flow report;
- Liaise with suppliers to resolve long overdue payment issues;
- Prepare bank reconciliation for the field office monthly;
- Work with program staff to help them develop more accurate cash flow forecasts;
Requirements:
Knowledge, skills and functional abilities :
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance;
- Computer skills with significant experience in Excel, and ERP systems will be an added advantage;
- Remains productive under pressure. Works collaboratively with team members to achieve results;
- Ability to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for all staff members;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Able to respond quickly to changing environments while remaining productive and focused.
LANGUAGES :
- Professional fluency in spoken and written French is required;
- English: Intermediate/Advanced.
Standards of Professional Conduct : The IRC and IRC employees must adhere to the values and principles set forth in The IRC Way – Standards of Professional Conduct. These are integrity, service, accountability, and equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on beneficiary protection from exploitation and abuse, child protection, anti-workplace harassment, fiscal integrity, and anti-retaliation.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to closing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that create an environment conducive to the participation of women in our workforce, including parental leave, gender-sensitive safety protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an equal opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Disclaimer: IRC does not request money or credit card details from applicants. Beware of online scams and fraud. IRC is not responsible for any scams or fraudulent activity that may occur through the improper use of our logo or name.
All applications must include: A cover letter addressed to the P&C Coordinator, IRC Burundi. • A copy of the certified diploma and certificates of services rendered • Identity card • A curriculum vitae • 3 references (Name and first name, Telephone and E-mail).
Application files are submitted electronically.
Disclaimer : IRC does not request money or credit card details from applicants. Beware of online scams and fraud. IRC is not responsible for any scams or fraudulent activity that may occur through the improper use of our logo or name.
The deadline for submitting applications is October 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time. Only those who are shortlisted will be invited by IRC to participate in a written test and/or an interview.
Qualifying female applicants are strongly encouraged.
Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.