As a key member of a dynamic Finance Team in Monrovia, the Senior Finance Officer shall work closely with both the Finance Controller and the Finance Manager to ensure that the department runs effectively and
efficiently in adherence to constant deadlines. The holder of the position shall be a graduate of a Business related Degree, highly knowledge with practical experience on SUN Systems, advanced excel and word.
Accounting:
Review all supporting documents before booking into the FIS. This must be in adherence to the general accounting principles and IRC Financial policies.
Ensure that Field sites are well informed of the exchange rates
Forward to the payroll administrator every month and outstanding personnel advances and charges related to T7 for recovery. Ensure that advances taken in a given month are liquidated appropriately.
Reporting
• Month end upload to SUN System (this involves preparation of several JVs which must be reviewed by the Finance Manager) and ensure that the SAF file is sent on or before the 12th
• Complete yearend closeout process (once a year)
• Preparation of payroll reconciliation
• Complete the balance sheet reconciliation and comparison report
• Prepared a bank reconciliation monthly
Treasury
Prepare a consolidated monthly and accurate consolidated cash projection for all the entire country programme in liaison with the project managers and financial controller
Manage the Finance Assistant/Cashier in all aspects
Ensure that field sites are maintaining the minimum cash flows as required
Partners/Sub Grant:
• Review all grants documents and ensure that compliance with the contract and Generally accepted Accounting Principles and Standards at all times
• Keep an updated register of reports from the partners/sub grantees
• Prepare payment request for sub-grantee
• Provide training to sub-grantee staff
Internal Controls
• Perform regular warehouse and fuel spot checks and ensure that report reconciles to finance reports
• Liaise with external auditors whenever possible and ensure that all audit exercise are conducted successfully
• Review all POs and PRs for proper coding and budget adequacy before approval In liaison with Logistics department prepare commitment lists every month for financial obligations already entered into but not captured in financial reports.
Application Procedures
To apply: email your CV and Covering Letter marvin.davis@rescue.org, cc: elijah.ogaro@rescue.org . You can hand deliver your application to: Human Resource Coordinator, International Rescue Committee Head Office in Congo Town, Tubman Boulevard, Opposite Zone Three Police Station, Monrovia or forward it to IRC’s nearest offices in Nimba, Grand Gedeh and Lofa Counties. Clearly label envelope Finance Officer. Deadline for submission of application is April 26, 2012.
