Intern, Finance at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Job Purpose

To provide support in the Nairobi Cluster - Finance Unit

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• To enter raw data in the CODA excel template for review and posting.
• Support in journal entries in CODA in-tray.
• Validate Field Returns using a checklist of support documents for different expenses; validate calculations in the support documents and ensuring all returns have been approved with a signature by the respective project manager.
• Ensure the management of an efficient filing within the Finance Unit.
• Support in archiving finance documents.
• Support in reconciling working advances to National Society.
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Education

• At least hold CPA part 2 or University Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or any other qualification in relevant fields eg ACCA. Required.

Experience

• Experience in accounting and finance roles in a formal office set up. Preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

• Practical knowledge of computers (Windows, spread sheets, word processing, email). Required.
• Ability to write basic Financial Reports. Preferred.
• Basic knowledge of finance and budget management. Required.
• Organizational capabilities and communication skills strongly required. Required.
• Fluently spoken and written English. Required.

Competencies, Values and Comments

• Core Competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust.
• Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability.