IFRC needs Finance Assistant

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is looking for a person to fill the post of Finance Assistant based in Nias .

The application, curriculum vitae and supporting documents should be submitted not later than 26 October 2007 to: IFRC Office Nias Jl. Pattimura No 03. Gunungsitoli - Nias Sumatera Utara or e-mail to: arsiyanti.saidah@ifrc.org

Purpose :


To ensure all cash /bank payments are handle accurately and timely, and all control procedures followed including providing supporting document and following the approval procedures.

Key tasks and responsibilities
. Assit in managing petty cash on a daily basis , including of advances which is handling cash /bank payment
. To perform daily journal in accordance transaction with financial policy and procedures including preparing related documents and checking procurment procedured have been followed
. To assist preparing and checking Working Advance reconciliation for Lahewa, Mandrehe field . To assist in preparing monthly booking coda as IFRC procedures and checking that the expenditured coded is in correct
. Ensured all transaction accordance with in correct coding and complete all supporting documents
. To implement financial procedures and financial rules and regulation . Liaison with the staff regarding all financial procedures which need to spreading
. Performing other task as required

Duties applicable to all staff
1. Actively work towards the achievement of the Secretariat's goals.
2. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross/Red Crescent principles.
3. Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Person specification Education/Qualifications Required Preferred Minimum of college or diploma in related accounting X
Experience
1 year experienced in related works X
Previous Humanitarian organization X
Skills/knowledge

Computer knowledge in MS office X
Accounting software CODA X
Competencies (refer to the competencies on the Annual review (AR) online tool
Good communication skills in English
Be able to work as a team member
Creativity and ability to work with limited resources