Finance Officer

Description

• The Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian organization that provides protection and assistance to people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. Our organization employs more than 20,000 staff and is present in 80 countries. The ICRC Sub-Delegation in Pemba is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following vacancy: 01 Finance Officer
• Purpose: The Finance Officer 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. The Finance Officer works as a key role in supporting the financial operations of the delegation, ensuring proper payment management, financial control, document compliance, and support to centralized accounting processes. The position contributes to operational efficiency, financial transparency, and the strengthening of internal control mechanisms

Duties

• The incumbent performs the following activities within the department:
• Process cash and bank payments in accordance with internal policies and procedures
• Manage the structure’s liquidity by monitoring balances and preparing funding requests
• Ensure the review and validation of financial documentation prior to disbursements
• Maintain electronic filing systems and ensure proper organization of financial records for audit and internal control purposes
• Support month-end closing processes and the reconciliation of advances
• Monitor budget implementation and track financial commitments and expenditures
• Prepare financial reports to support decision-making
• Identify risks, irregularities, and opportunities for improving financial processes
• Provide financial guidance and support to various departments within the organization
• 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