Job 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

Main Purpose of Job:

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 Duties:

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. eGiRUZ9 B2L9Ru
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.

Ensuring the nondisclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority,

Standards For Professional Conduct:

These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.

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.
Exhibit high level of integrity.
Skills and Abilities

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong Computer skills (MS Word, Excel,)
Must be able to function comfortably in a loosely structured but complex work environment, working and
Prioritizing multiple tasks.
Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English with programme staff.
Good supervisory skills, time management and interpersonal skills