Job Vacancy at The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) – Bilingual Finance Officer
The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is looking for qualified and dynamic Sierra Leonean to fill the position of Bilingual Finance Officer.
Job Title: -Bilingual Finance Officer
No. of Post: -One (1)
Duration:12 months
Duty Station: -Freetown
Job purpose
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC or “the Federation”) is the World’s largest volunteer-based humanitarian network. The Federation is a membership organization established by and comprised of its member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Along with National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Federation is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The overall aim of the IFRC is” to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” It works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.
Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Program (CP3)
Large-scale epidemics and pandemics pose a serious threat not only to global health security but also to countries, communities and individuals in their efforts to achieve resilience. Epidemics and pandemics affect all sectors, impacting routine health services, economic and food security, trade, education, civil order, communication, transportation, and many other areas of life.
The IFRC is launching a new program funded by USAID targeting community centric epidemic and pandemic preparedness utilising an all of society all hazard approach. This program builds on existing tools and actions being taken by Red Cross members but also external partners. Several activities will occur within the program focused on three workstreams: Community Preparedness, National Society Preparedness and Private Sector and Key Stakeholders Engagement.
Reporting to the Cluster Finance & Admin delegate, the post will provide financial and administrative support towards successful programme implementation.
The Finance Assistant will guarantee accounts integrity and provide general support and advice to IFRC and NS programme managers on all programme-related financial and administrative issues from budgeting to final evaluation.
Job duties and responsibilities
Financial Management
Verification Working advance documents upon receipt from the National Societies.
Prepare Journal of provisions Working Advance and input into CODA
Reconciliation of Employee and national society working advance accounts
Preparation of all bank payments (Working Advances)
Ensure that all financial transactions are properly documented and filed according to Federation filing standards
Data entry (in-tray) for all financial transactions into CODA
Internal Control and Risk Management
Support the expenditure authorization process by giving the required financial validation relating to the coding, the .budget balance, and availability of funds and ensure non-occurrence of expenditure outside the budget limits.
Ensure all debts are settled in a timely manner and correct accounting entries are completed.
Follow up on telephone costs and payment of cash withdrawal allowance.
Monitoring and budgeting support
Monitor program operational needs through monthly cash forecasts in close consultation with program managers.
Give technical assistance to programme managers during the budgeting process in the light of the Federation budgeting guidelines.
Support
Support Delegate, Local Staff and National Society staff as required, on financial and administration management
Support on issues of petty cash management
Follow up on asset register
Responsible for CP3 archives
Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned by the line manage
Assistance on all CP3 events/mission preparation
Application should be sent with the following documents
Application letter
An updated C.V. + Names and contacts of three (03) referees to be sent to.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
5C Cantonment Road
Off Kingharman Road
For the attention of the IFRC Admin/HR Officer.
Closing dated for the receipt of applications would be on Friday 12th November 2021.
Interviews will be conducted, and only selected candidates will be contacted.
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