Finance Assistant

Job posted on 03 Jan, 2018 Apply before 16 Jan, 2018
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services. IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

Details / requirements:

Finance Assistant 

POSITION TITLE

Finance Assistant                                                         

LOCATION

Kathmandu, Nepal

GRADE / STEP

5

LINE MANAGER

Finance Manager, DRC Nepal

REFER TO

Country Coordinator, DRC Nepal

Period

upto 30 June 2018

 

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Finance Assistant in IFRC/Danish Red Cross Country Office (DRC CO) is responsible for assisting DRC Finance Team in well-functioning of the financial tasks related to existing DRC running programmes and support Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) in financial issues for the effective implementation of program activities. 

The Finance Assistant will work within the DRC Country Office and refer to the Finance Manager.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES MAIN TASKS

Accounting Duties
  • Check the invoices and ensure arithmetical accuracy consistency, cut off and sufficiency and appropriateness of the supporting documents
  • Entry of verified financial data and documents into DRC Accounting System AX-09
  • Ensure proper filing of the vouchers and other finance documents
  • Ensure all the documents related to finance are scanned and are filled in DRC Country Office and backed up in the DRC regional file server
  • Assist Senior Finance Officer in his day to day accounting work.

Admin Liaison
  •  Liaise with Admin officer to maintain records of assets/inventory on a regular basis.

Internal Control
  • Periodically conduct the physical verification of the assets
  • Periodically check the vehicle log books and the maintenance records
  • Assist Finance Manager and Senior Finance Officer in their scheduled periodic monitoring visits
  • Carry out a sample check of the vouchers as directed by Finance Manager

Capacity Building of NRCS
  • Assist Finance Manager and Senior Finance Officer during capacity development sessions, workshop and events.

Other
  • Any other relevant tasks assigned by Finance Manager.

 


NON- GENERIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks specific to this position to be identified and agreed upon by the job holder and line-manager 

 

QUALFICATION

 Technical qualification

  • Graduate in Accounting / Finance.
  • 2-year experience is preferred. Fresh MBA’s and part qualified CA/ACCAs are encouraged to apply
  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Good computer skills (Word, Excel and E-mail) knowledge of Navision an advantage
  • Good level of written and spoken English and Nepali language skills. 

Persons specification

  • Flexibility and motivation
  • Ability to work in an organised and systematic manner
  • Ability to work in demanding situations and sometimes under pressure
  • Cultural awareness
  • Analytic skills
  • Good team working and communication skills
  • Honest and reliable

 

ADDITIONALLY,

Finance Assistant will participate in relevant national/internal meetings/workshops/ training/courses. 

Overview

Category Development / Administrative
Openings 1
Salary Rs. 0 / Hour
Experience Please check vacancy details.
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 03 Jan, 2018
Apply Before 16 Jan, 2018
City Kathmandu

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