Finance Officer ( 2 Positions based in Upper Dir and Kohat/Buner)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Summary:

The International Rescue Committee proposes this 6.5-month project with an aim to enhance the safety, dignity, resilience of vulnerable communities in five target districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by improving access to specialized protection and legal assistance services, enhancing awareness of legal and human rights, and reinforcing community-level and stakeholder capacities, through an integrated, inclusive, and community-led protection system.

With the supervision and guidance of the Senior Finance officer, the Finance Officer will support the day-to-day financial management of the project, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial transactions, budget monitoring, expenditure control and financial reporting in accordance with IRC policies and procedures, and donor requirements. This position involves travel in the field.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Finance officer in preparation and regular review of the project budget, expenditure forecasts and cash requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records and ensure transactions are properly coded to the project and relevant budget lines.
• Process payments, advances, settlements and other project financial transactions in accordance with IRC procedures.
• Review supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, authorization and compliance before processing payments.
• Monitor project expenditure against the approved budget and promptly flag variances, underspending or potential over-expenditure to Senior Finance officer.
• Provide regular budget-versus-actual expenditure updates to the Senior Finance officer and Project Management.
• Coordinate with Programme, Supply Chain and HR teams to ensure financial requirements are properly reflected in activity planning, procurement and staffing.
• Support preparation of monthly financial reports, expenditure forecasts and donor financial reporting.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of vouchers, invoices, advances, liquidations and other financial records.
• Monitor staff and operational advances and follow up on timely liquidation in accordance with IRC procedures.
• Support payroll-related processes and project staff cost allocation, where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with IRC financial policies, donor requirements and applicable internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits, financial reviews and donor verification exercises by providing required documentation.
• Identify and report financial risks, irregularities or control weaknesses to the Senior Finance officer.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper safeguarding of financial information.
• Support project close-out, including expenditure reconciliation, clearance of outstanding advances and commitments, financial documentation and final reporting.
• Comply with IRC policies on safeguarding, PSEA, fraud prevention, Code of Conduct and other relevant organizational requirements.

Key Deliverables

• Updated project budget and expenditure tracking.
• Monthly budget-versus-actual expenditure reports.
• Timely processing and clearance of payments and advances
• Accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Cash-flow and expenditure forecasts.
• Inputs to donor and IRC financial reports.
• Timely clearance of advances and commitments
• Complete financial close-out documentation

Key Working Relationships:  Position Reports to Senior Finance officer at Peshawar.  It directly supervises drivers, office-aid and cleaner. The position closely coordinates with the program, finance, supply chain functions, MEAL and MIS.

Job Requirements:

a)      Education:

Minimum Bachelors, Master’s degree will be advantaged in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or a related field. Professional qualification or progress toward ACCA, CA, CIMA or equivalent will be an advantage.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in finance/accounting, preferably with an NGO/INGO or development/humanitarian organization.
• Experience in project financial management, budget monitoring, expenditure tracking and financial reporting.
• Experience working with donor-funded projects, preferably IOM or other UN-funded programs, is an advantage.
• Experience in processing payments, advances, liquidations, payroll-related transactions and maintaining financial documentation.
• Experience supporting audits, financial reviews and donor compliance requirements.
• Experience working with INTEGRA, field-based teams and managing financial transactions across multiple locations is desirable.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Strong skills in budget monitoring, financial analysis and expenditure control.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial procedures and internal controls.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial/accounting systems.
• Ability to review financial documentation and identify errors, inconsistencies and compliance issues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear financial reports and explain budget variances to program teams.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential financial information.
• Integrity and accountability with a strong commitment to financial compliance.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work effectively with program, supply chain, HR and finance teams.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective coordination with the Finance Manager and project team.
• Commitment to IRC values, safeguarding, PSEA, fraud prevention and Code of Conduct.
• Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced emergency response environment and support field operations across the seven target districts
• Familiarity with the KPK districts dynamics including culture, administration, health systems and local development stakeholders will be an advantage.

The IRC Core Values and Commitments.

• The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability. Guided by these values, the IRC operates and implements policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, IRC Safeguarding Policy, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, and Combating Trafficking in Persons.
• IRC is committed to ensuring that IRC staff are suitable to work with children and have the knowledge to uphold and abide by the IRC’s Safeguarding Policy.
• IRC recognizes that gender equality is fundamental to the achievement of our organizational mission. As such, IRC is committed to promoting gender equality in all aspects of our operations and programs. Our organizational policies, procedures, and actions demonstrate this commitment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. 

Note: Short-listing and Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis. Only Short-listed candidates will called for an interview.

Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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