Accountant 1 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 ID: ABJ202200354
Location: Jos, Plateau

Job Description

• Under the direct supervision of Finance and Administration Manager, Accountant 1 is in charge of preparing, reconciling and analysing the accounting records and financial reports of the sub-delegation and other structures under his/her responsibility, and other administrative/financial duties assigned by the Finance and Administrative Manager

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, book and post accounting entries in the accounting software on a regular basis as per rules.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with financial procedures and manuals.
• Helps ensure that operations run smoothly through efficient cash-flow management, covering the fund needs of the delegation/structure.
• Ensure compliance of financial rules and controls, verification of invoices and requisite support document before settling the dues.
• Guarantee proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future follow up, inspection or audit.
• Perform integrity checks of accounting entries and account balance
• Perform cash and bank reconciliation on weekly basis at least.
• Review all financial comments/question or request for clarification received from HQ or Regional offices, prepare replies, draft answers and respond accordingly.
• Participate of monthly/yearly closing activities and be main focal key of such.
• Knows, applies, and complies with all administrative and financial procedures and deadlines linked to his/her work.
• Provide support to other departments as a standard routine and as part of financial perspective when necessary.
• Draw up cheques and letter of payment orders for bank transfers to suppliers, or cash replenishment for petty cash, in line with existing financial manual and rules.
• Identifies anomalies or other issues and reports them to his/her supervisor.
• Backup cashier position whenever needed, with adjustment of access during this period.

Educational Qualification and Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance or any relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar field

Desired profile and Skills:

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Good analytical skills, detail-orientation, and precision
• Well organized, with good planning abilities.
• Capacity to work within a team; good interpersonal skills, and ability to deal with people respectfully.
• Computer literacy; proficient in Microsoft Office software skills (outlook, Excel Power Point, Word).

Application Closing Date
16th December, 2022; 16:30hrs.