Job Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. IRC has been working in Ethiopia since 1999 and is implementing integrated, community-managed programs aimed at improving the quality of lives and recover of livelihood of disaster-affected population’s through promoting individual participation, strengthening institutions and emergency response.

Job Title: Finance Assistant  

Duty Station: Adama, Oromia (with frequent field travel)

Salary: as per IRC pay scale

Job Overview:

Finance Assistant is mainly responsible for cash and bank payment processing, payment release, finance documents recording & filling, and preparation of the monthly report. The Finance Assistant will also handles all cash payments and collections outside the office and recording the cash account on a daily basis. The position holder will directly report to Finance Officer and will be based in Adama field office with frequent travel to field sites.

Job Requirements

Education: BA Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance.

Work Experience: minimum relevant work experience of 2 years for Diploma holders and 0 year for BA Degree holders. 

• Good experience of computerized accounting systems, email usage, & Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills that function across a diversity of cultures.
• Ability to multi-task & carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support.
• Good command of spoken and written English, Amharic and Afaan Oromo.
• Strong sense of personal integrity and attention to detail.
• Team spirit and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and travel to field sites frequently.
• Willingness to work extra hours in emergencies.

Female applicants are encouraged to apply!

How to Apply

Interested applicants who met the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply ONLY on IRC Career portal on this link:

https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/11727?c=rescue

Your application letter and CV must include the following information:

• Name of the position you have applied for and date of application.
• Summary of your qualifications and experience
• Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.
• Please include 3 references from current and former employers.
• Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.
• Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

Female applicants are encouraged to apply! 

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security 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.