Accountant 1 (Abuja) at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant 1

Job Ref: ABJ202100195
Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager 1, the Accountant 1 is responsible for accounting and provides administrative support to ICRC operations in the Nigeria Delegation, ensuring the proper handling and confidentiality of the information.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and enters accounting entries in ICRC accounting software according to ICRC chart of accounts and procedures.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting documents and transactions in accordance with ICRC Financial rules.
• Performs integrity checks of accounting entries made on a regular basis.
• Pre-log all invoices submitted to finance and monitor the vendor register.
• Create vendors in IRIS according to properly filled vendor form based on departmental requests.
• Participates in monthly closing activities.
• Print and file all accounting vouchers for Abuja Delegation and compiles closing documents of Sub-Sites for monthly dispatch to Manila before the deadline.
• Ensure that operations run smoothly though efficient cash-flow management, covering the funds needs of the delegation in the absence of the cashier.
• Keeps files up to date at all time and guarantees proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits.
• Identifies anomalies, financial risks and potential fraud cases in line with ICRC Financial procedures and regulations
• Knows, applies and complies with all administrative and financial procedures and deadlines linked to the work

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with specialization in accounting and/or finance.
• Computer proficiency
• At least 1 - 2 years’ work experience as accountant
• Experience of international organizations / companies is a plus

Desired Profile and Skills:

• Ability to work independently and meticulously
• Strict sense of confidentiality
• Rigor, methodical and good analytical skills
• Training / Communication skills

Application Closing Date
4th June, 2021.