BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian international NGOs, provides relief, rehabilitation and development support to vulnerable people and communities over 30 countries. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia’s Somali region and are currently providing assistance to Ethiopians and refugees in six regions in Ethiopia, implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

Summary statement of responsibilities:

The finance Assistant has the overall responsibility of assisting a smooth implementation of day to day accounting transactions and ensuring implementation of donors' rules and regulations and IRC finance polices & procedure.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Effects all cash payments and collections made outside of the office (travel to field office)
• Prepares check and effect payments after approval from the designated official.
• Responsible to maintain files of financial records, agreements and other documents.
• Records all cash in office, petty cash and bank transactions on excel format using the correct codes and forward to Finance Officer for review.
• Keeping all used and unused finance vouchers in a safe place.
• Keep the petty cash fund in the safe box and replenish timely when reaches its minimum balance as per the IRC policy.
• Prepare cash transfer request and submit for Finance Officer/Manager for review.
• Track the status of personal advances and ensures their timely settlement.
• Assist the Finance Officer/ Manager in preparation of the reports.
• Carries out cash count at the end of every week and at any interval as per the IRC policy.
• Reconcile cash balance per records with the result of cash count.
• Make sure taxes and any other liabilities paid timely.
• Keep filing systems in which documents could be readily available and easily traced.
• Make sure each month financial documents scan are remain in the field office and filed before document send to Addis.
• Give attention to detailed accuracy and neatness in documentation.
• Perform financial duties in line with IRC Program, Personnel & Finance Regulations.
• Make sure that all finance documents are stamped with IRC Ethiopia Paid or Received stamp we send to Addis.
• Prepare any finance related outgoing letters.
• Replace Finance Officer in her/his absence and undertake all duties as necessary.
• Do all tasks assigned by the Finance Officer and Finance Manager.

Job Requirements

• BA Degree in accounting with a minimum of zero year and Diploma with minimum two years’ experience.
• Ability to communicate well English
• Operating MS office applications
• Operating excel, Word and Access is required. Knowledge of Sun Accounting system and/or other accounting software is advantageous
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
• Experience working in hardship areas and ability to work under pressure and stressful situations

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the below IRC On-line recruitment website:

External Link

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information: 

Name of the position you have applied for

Date of application 

Summary of your qualifications and experience

Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

Please include at least 3 references from current and former supervisors.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

IRC is an equal employment 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 or disability.

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.