Job Overview:

The Finance Assistant is responsible for daily finance operations, working in collaboration with the Finance Officer and Senior Finance Officer to maintain and oversee accounting operations in accordance with IRC policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

1. General Ledger Processing:

   - Review and process payments, including transfers on the bank's online platform.

   - Ensure all transactions comply with IRC accounting policies and donor restrictions.

   - Maintain confidentiality and proper documentation of financial transactions.

   - Prepare cash disbursement vouchers and perform data entry in the accounting software.

   - Generate accounting and financial reports from the SUN System.

   - Handle document filing within the finance department.

2. Financial Management and Donor Reporting:

   - Collaborate with other Finance Staff to ensure timely expense records for Donor Reports.

   - Assist with support document scanning and filing for Donor Reports.

3. Data Entry / Accounting Records:

   - Prepare expenditure spreadsheets.

   - Maintain subsidiary ledgers for advances, receivables, and payables.

   - Process cash withdrawals from the bank and prepare monthly bank reconciliation schedules.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (advanced degree preferred).

- Minimum of 1 year of experience with an international NGO.

- Strong accounting skills, including general ledger management, journal entries, payroll, payables, and balance sheets.

- Advanced computer skills, especially in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.

- Previous experience with SUN system is an advantage.

- Strong organizational skills and prior staff supervisory experience.

- Excellent oral and written English skills.

Working Environment:

This position is based in Amman, with occasional visits to IRC program sites in Jordan.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.