Accountant

Description

• Purpose: The Accountant 2 is responsible for ensuring the accurate management of the delegation’s accounting activities, maintaining the integrity of financial records, ensuring compliance with ICRC financial procedures, and supporting the efficient management of accounting and treasury operations

Duties

• The incumbent performs the following activities within the department:
• Process and record accounting transactions for the Delegation and its sub-sites
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records and financial reports
• Ensure compliance with ICRC financial policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Perform accounting reconciliations and support monthly closing processes
• Monitor outstanding advances, purchase orders, and other financial obligations
• Ensure proper physical and electronic filing of accounting documentation
• Support treasury management activities, including cash control and liaison with banking institutions
• Prepare financial reports and support financial analysis activities
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to finance team members
• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal controls and financial processes
• Process cash payments and ensure accurate daily cash reconciliation
• Execute bank payments through both online banking platforms and offline transfer methods, ensuring timely and accurate processing

Requisites

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a similar position
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other computer applications
• Good command of written and spoken English and Portuguese
• High level of integrity, responsibility, and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and in an organized manner

Notes

• We are looking for someone who is methodical, responsible, beneficiary-oriented, organized with good organizational skills, with a good sense of teamwork, good communication skills, commitment, initiative, and respect for ICRC values
• We offer interesting, rewarding work in humanitarian and international environment
• The ICRC does not request any kind of monetary benefits in exchange for a place. The ICRC reserves the right to cancel any application resulting from illegal acts
• Please submit your application: CV in English, cover letter, copies of diplomas/certificates
• Only applications with all required documentation will be considered