Finance Volunteer

at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted March 10, 2024
Category Accounting & Finance
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

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 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 and countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting nationals and refugees’ various institutions in the country notably the government, community-based organizations, the civil society, and the private sector. The current program portfolio in Uganda includes health, peace building, gender-based violence, economic recovery and agribusiness, and children & youth. https://www.rescue.org/country/uganda. IRC has a country office in Kampala, a regional office in Kitgum (and Lamwo), and Moroto. Given the conflict outbreak in South Sudan, IRC re-opened the Yumbe Field site office to support refugees being settled in Bidibidi, Imvepi and Omugo refugee settlement in Yumbe District respectively.

Job Overview:

The Finance Volunteer will be a key member of Yumbe Field site team and will contribute towards the achievement of the field’s finance objectives. Under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Finance Volunteer will work hand in hand with the other member of Finance department

Main Responsibilities:

Preparation of payment cover sheets with correct dimensions and charge codes.
With the support of Finance Assistant, creating invoice and payment journals for review.
Ensuring that Invoice/Payment Journals and Proofs of payment are merged on to payment documents.
Support in Yo! Payment name verifications and uploading payments.
Support in referencing payment documents.
Support in digital filling of payment documents and hard copy document file labelling
Support in scanning hard copy documents for achieving
Maintain efficient filling system for the field office
documents and ensure all vouchers are filled on monthly basis.
Ensure IRC policies and procedures are respected in all the cash transactions. eGiTBks Dmtn3D
Perform any duties assigned.
Reporting: Support with the monthly end of month reporting

Systems Compliance and Improvement: - IRC-Uganda specific finance, logistics, IT, security, communications and human resource/administration policies and procedures.

Any new procedures and guidelines designated in circulars from Country Director

Policy compliance – IRC way policies

Ensure any violations of the IRC Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Code of Conduct are reported to the CD. The reporting of violations is an obligation on the part of all staff members.
Assist where necessary in undertaking activities that aim to prevent the occurrence of sexual abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries by IRC and other humanitarian workers.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation

Standards For Professional Conduct:

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation

Deadline for receiving applications is March 21st,2024

Qualifications

A degree or an equivalent in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Able to communicate effectively.

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