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 OVERVIEW The Finance Assistant reports to the Finance Officer / Sr. Finance Officer, she/he supports in managing all aspects of day-to-day operations of the Finance department in the Field office. Finance Assistant have to assist in the implementation of Finance policies, procedures, and systems and ensure compliance with IRC procedures and guidelines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Making payments to suppliers, contractors, and program staff based on approved documents and in line with authority delineation. Checks and reconciles travel reports. Checks and prepares for payment acts of work performed under civil law contracts. Ensure scrutiny of the entire bill for accuracy and receipt of goods before processing payment. Be responsible for documentation and preparation of cash vouchers for all cash transactions related to the station office. Ensure all transactions follow IRC accounting policy, Donor restriction, and generally accepted accounting principles. Maintain confidentiality of all financial and other job-related information. Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial documents. Prepare and process day-to-day financial transactions and implement internal control procedures per IRC policies and procedures. Submits payments to the bank program for processing. Finance/Budgeting Act always following local law and standards of accounting practice. Review the budget to gain a clear understanding of budget guidelines and instructions Review funding allocations to enable proper guidance to programs and proper coding. Provide training to program staff on finance issues. Common duties Follow any new procedures and guidelines designated in IRC SOPs Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: Diploma in Accounts or bachelors degree in accounting from a recognized College/Institutions.Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Computer literate with significant knowledge/experience in excel Able to work in a high-pressure situation. Ability to independently organize work, prioritize tasks and manage time. Strong interpersonal skills, able to coach and support others Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual Fluency in Ukrainian and average level of English. 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. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and rebuild. We are trusted for our ability to reach people in the toughest places, put our clients at the center of everything we do, and – as an evidence-based organization – to relentlessly improve the impact we deliver for those we serve. If youre ready to be part of a team that brings ingenuity, fortitude and optimism to making a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. The IRC Way, our code of conduct, is founded upon our core values of Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. These values unite IRC staff around the world and keep our programs firmly directed towards the well-being of our clients while meeting the expectations of our donors as responsible stewards of their resources.