Organization: IRC – International Rescue Committee
Location: Nairobi
Grade: Volunteer – Volunteer
Occupational Groups:
Banking and Finance
Volunteerism
Closing Date:

Description:

Responding to the most severe humanitarian crises in the world, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) assists those ravaged by conflict and disaster in regaining their health, safety, education, economic well-being, and power. One of the biggest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO) in the world, the IRC was established in 1933 at Albert Einstein’s request. It works in over 40 countries and 29 American cities, assisting people in surviving, taking back control of their future, and fortifying their communities. IRC workers are a force for humanity, giving millions of people their safety, dignity, and hope again, leaving a lasting impression. Join us in improving the lives of millions of people worldwide for a better future if you’re a solutions-focused, fervent change-maker.

Overview of the Job:

When conducting financial transactions in the IRC Financial system, the Finance Volunteer will be in charge of making sure that internal control protocols and IRC processes are adhered to. handling payments, completing reconciliations, and supplying current information.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all cash payments are fully supported and are authorized at set limits as per IRC Kenya delineation chart before disbursement;
• Prepare the Invoice Journal and payment journal and submit to workflow for approval and ensure the same are posted into integra system after approval;
• Manage integra data entry for accounts payable and accounts receivable by ensuring the information is accurate and the correct financial dimensions are used before processing;
• Responsible for preparation of taxation schedule for per-diem paid to staff every month and submit to Finance Officer for review and approval;
• Monitor and track all vendor invoices submitted to Finance and ensure they meet the 3-way match before processing the invoice journal. Ensure that the vendor invoices are processed in a timely manner;
• Responsible for preparation of Journal for all cash received or deposited into bank account and submit to the workflow for approval;
• Ensuring that vendors payments journals are settled in a timely manner;
• Maintain an organized and well documented filing folder for invoice journals and payments journals in sequential filing system for easy retrieval and ensure that Invoice / Payment Journals are well supported with relevant original documentations;
• Support in retrieval of documentation during the auditing and verification of financial documents as requested by donors/auditors;
• Carrying out finance assistant duties in absence of finance assistant;
• Ensure that all statutory deduction is remitted by the due date;
• Maintain an organized and well-documented (all files must be labeled properly and visibly) and sequential filing system for all processed payments;
• Support during audit by retrieving any requested document;
• Supporting the Project office assigned to you; and
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum CPA II qualification or University degree;
• 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 carry out work with a high degree of integrity and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills; and
• Be adaptable and flexible with a view to taking on board new tasks and new assignments in due course.