Company Info
Non-profit
The International Rescue Committee (IRC)
200 + Employees
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is dedicated to addressing the most severe humanitarian crises worldwide, providing crucial aid to help people survive and reconstruct their lives. Originating in 1933 after a request from Albert Einstein, the IRC offers essential care and transformative support to refugees compelled to escape war or catastrophe. Currently active in more than 40 countries and 22 cities in the United States, our mission is to reinstate safety, dignity, and optimism for millions who have been uprooted and are facing tremendous hardships. The IRC takes the lead in guiding individuals from harm to the comforting embrace of home.
Title: Finance Intern
Requisition ID: req43410
Location: Mubi North, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Intern
Sector: Finance
Major Responsibilities
- The Intern reports to the Finance Office Mubi. She / he supports the Finance Assistant / Office in aspects of day-to-day operations of the accounting department in the Mubi Field office.
- Assist the finance assistant when making payments to suppliers, contractors and program staff based on approved documents and in line with authority delineation.
- Assist the finance assistant in ensuring scrutiny of the entire bill for accuracy and receipt of goods before processing for payment.
- Assist the finance officer on documentation, preparation of cash disbursement voucher for all cash transactions related to Mubi field office.
- Ensure all transactions are in compliance with IRC accounting policy, Donor restriction and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Maintain confidentiality of all financial and other job-related information.
- Assist the finance Assistant on proper documentation, Stamping, Labelling, and filing of all financial documents.
- Assist the finance office on compiling support documents for audit purposes
- Help finance unit in moving documents in the office system for approval purposes
- With the guidance of the finance Assistant/officer Scan any Finance Document before sending it to the country office for month closing. Common duties:
- Attend and participate in trainings identified / organized by your supervisor
- Follow any new procedures and guidelines designated in circulars from Country Director
- Report any violations of the IRC Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Code of Conduct (in-country and World-wide) as per the IRC reporting mechanism. The reporting of violations is an obligation on the part of all staff members.
- Assist where necessary in undertaking activities that aim to prevent the occurrence of sexual abuse and exploitation of refugees by IRC and other humanitarian workers.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor
Key Working Relationships:
- Position Reports to: Finance Officer
- Position directly supervises: None
- Indirect Reporting: Finance Coordinator
Qualifications
- HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a recognized College / Institutions.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of one (1) year of accounting experience including NYSC service year.
- Computer literate with significant knowledge/experience in excel.
Skills and Competencies:
- Able to work in a high-pressure situation,
- Ability to independently organize work, prioritize task and manage time.
- Strong inter-personal skills, and open to learn new skills
- Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English.
Deadline: Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to apply online