Accountant I at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant I

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade: B1

The Purpose

• Under the supervision and with the support of the Finance and Administration Manager, the Accountant 1 is responsible for preparing, generating bank transactions, reconciling, and analyzing the accounting records and financial reports of the Mubi Sub-Delegation Yola and Biu offices.

Your Role

• Prepares, reconciles, and analyses all accounting records of the Sub-Delegation and coordinates all finance and administrative duties as assigned by the Finance and Administration Manager.
• Ensures compliance of financial rules and controls, verification of invoices, and requisites support documents before payment.
• Prepares and posts the accounting entries in JDE accounting software regularly.
• Prepares accounting documents for monthly closing and assists Accountant 2 and the F&A Manager in daily and monthly accountant closure.
• Helps ensure that operations run smoothly through efficient cash-flow management, covering the funds needs of Yola Sub-Delegation.
• Ensures regular payments related to administration activities (i.e water, electricity, office bills, etc.);
• Manages the petty cash according to ICRC procedures: cash movements, and daily and monthly controls.
• Always keeps files up to date and guarantees proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits.
• Provides support to other departments and respond to semi-routine and non-standard inquiries when necessary.
• Performs other duties as specifically instructed by the Finance and Administration Manager and substitutes his/her colleagues when absent.

Your Profile: Education & Experience

• University Degree in Accounting or any relevant field.
• Previous experience in similar roles with INGOs or similar environments will be valued with an experience of 3 to 5 years.
• Good command of spoken and written English & Hausa
• Very good computer literacy, especially Excel, Word, Power point and other office applications.
• Very good knowledge in double-accounting, Income and expenditure, Balance Sheet Accounting and Invoice and supplier module.
• Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria.

What We Offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.
• A full-time, open-ended contract.
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges.

Application Closing Date
14th January, 2025 (16:30 hrs).