Finance Officer

The Finance Officer assists the Senior Finance Officer by managing the day-to-day operations of the accounting unit at the Field office. The role includes processing payments, maintaining financial records, cash forecasting, and ensuring compliance with IRC and donor policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations in accordance with IRC and country office policies and procedures.
• Assist programs in making payments at field locations for IRC Cash grants and cash for work programs.
• Process payments for both bank and cash transactions ensuring completeness and compliance.
• Ensure internal control procedures are followed for all cash disbursements, receipts and transfers.
• Prepare vendor payment and receipt journals in the Integra system, recording cash and bank entries for vendors, suppliers and IRC staff.
• Update cash and bank spreadsheets daily with proper reconciliation of closing balances.
• Carry out cash counts as per IRC policy and schedule and document cash count sheets.
• Review and verify all payment documents for accuracy and completeness in compliance with IRC and donor policies.
• Prepare and post non-PO invoicing expenses and general journals in the Integra system.
• Communicate with Supply Chain to notify payment transfers and collect receipts.
• Assist Senior Finance Officer in implementing finance policies, procedures and systems in the field office.
• Maintain an organized and properly labeled filing system for all cash disbursement vouchers and related documents.
• Scan finance documents and store them in designated folders with proper referencing.
• Monitor cash usage and inform Senior Finance Officer on cash needs.
• Consolidate monthly cash projections with program/support departments and share with Yangon office on time.
• Assist program/support staff in developing accurate cash forecasts and expenditure tracking.
• Participate and review monthly/annual inventory physical checks.
• Participate in field staff exchange programs as organized by the Finance Manager.
• Attend and participate in training as identified by supervisor.
• Follow new procedures and guidelines designated by the Country Director.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Any Bachelor’s degree, preferable in B.Com or LCCI level 3 diploma.
• Minimum Two years of Finance Officer experience in the NGO environment and/or audit sector and accounting experience or strong knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
• Willingness to work in conflict sensitivity area.
• Strong leadership skills and team management skills.
• Adaptable, flexible and mature in judgment.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Skills in MS Excel, MS Word.
• Good command of English and Myanmar-written.
• Local applicants are highly preferred.

Skills

• Finance Officer Experience
• Accounting Principles
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Conflict Sensitivity
• Leadership Skills
• Team Management
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Financial Record Keeping
• Cash Forecasting
• Donor Compliance
• English Language Proficiency
• Written Communication

Languages

English, Myanmar