Helloweyn refugee camp- Dolo Ado, Somali region (around 320 Km away from Negele borena), Somali
International Rescue Committee - IRC
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:   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.   POSITION OVERVIEW: Under direct supervision of the field office Finance Manager, the Finance Officer has the overall responsibility of reviewing and supervising of accounting transaction and assist in implementation of finance polices & procedure.   Key Roles Responsibilities:   §  Ensure the implementation of finance policies, procedures and systems and recommend any amendment based on the situation of the camp and Melkadida field office. §  Ensure compliance with IRC procedures and guidelines. §  Review all payment documents for proper and adequate backup as per authorization level. §  Attend & participate in trainings identified/organized your technical supervisor.  §  Ensure the collection and timely settlement of taxes as per government regulation §  Ensure the timely settlement of advances and payable §  Review monthly payroll and insure the accuracy of payroll every month. §  Review all payment documents for proper and adequate back-up. §  Review and ensure all Adama office documents and Spread sheet for accuracy and completeness before you send to Addis every month. §  Send monthly financial report & documents on time. §  Make sure all advances recorded and settled every month before finalizing monthly closing. §  Upgrade and keep neatly the field office documents in a consistent manner. §  Review bank reconciliation monthly, and closely follow up on long outstanding checks and take necessary action. §  Make sure documents are filed sequentially & labeled according to the report §  Check payments done through online system §  Check online payment clearance done for the month §  Send monthly and other interim finance reports to finance manager. §  Prepare cash forecast monthly. §  Use and facilitate to users Monthly Balance sheet reports sent to Addis Office every month. §  Give orientation to newly hired staff. §  Supervise, update Job description and give on job trainings for finance staff under supervision. §  Manage overall activities of department and follow up things ahead to run the program smoothly. §  Liaison with bank on all banking issues. §  Perform evaluation for the staff under your supervision on time. §  Assist Finance manager in any finance issue at field level. §  Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor   Key Working Relationship: Hiloweyn camp Manager and camp Program & support staff, Finance Manager and finance team, Melkadida field office Program and Support staff and Addis Finance staff.