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.
IRC is recruiting to fill the position of:
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Job Title: IRC Finance Intern
Reference No.: req11398
Location: Damaturu, Yobe and Abuja
Sector: Finance
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Overview
- IRC has been present in Nigeria since 2012 when the organization responded to flooding in Kogi state. In early 2014, IRC opened a field office in Mubi town of Adamawa state in NE Nigeria followed by offices in Yola (Adamawa state) in November 2014 and Maiduguri (Borno state) in October 2015.
- The IRC Nigeria country program is implementing multi-sectoral interventions in the sectors of: Health and Nutrition; Environmental Health; Child Protection; Education; Women’s Protection and Empowerment; Food Security and Livelihoods and Protection. Most of these programs are driven in partnership with strategic local NGOs.
Scope of Work:
- The Intern reports to the Finance Manager Yobe.
- She/he supports the Finance Assistant/Office in aspects of day to day operations of the accounting department in the Yobe Field office.
Responsibilities
- Help finance unit in moving documents in the office system for approval purposes
- With the guidance of the finance Assistant/officer Scan any Finance Document before sending it to the country office for month closing.
- Assist the finance officer on documentation, preparation of cash disbursement voucher for all cash transactions related to Maiduguri field office.
- Ensure all transactions are in compliance with IRC accounting policy, Donor restriction and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Maintain confidentiality of all financial and other job related information.
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Qualifications and Requirements
- Diploma in Accounts or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from recognized College/Institutions.
Experience:
- A minimum of one (1) year of accounting experience including NYSC service year. Computer literate with significant knowledge/experience in excel
- Work Experience: previous experience in similar role is an added advantage.
Skills:
- Able to work in a high pressure situation,
- Ability to independently organize work, prioritize task and manage time.
- Strong inter-personal skills, and open to learn new skills
- Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible and punctual
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English.
Note: Female qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Language Skills:
- MUST be able to communicate and write in English, Hausa, Fulfulde and Kanuri
How to Apply for IRC Intern Vacancy
All interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply FOR YOBE STATE Vacancy OR Click here to apply FOR Abuja Vacancy
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