Finance Volunteer

The Finance Volunteer at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will assist with routine accounting tasks within the Accounts Payable department. This role involves bookkeeping, preparing payment vouchers, managing mobile money transactions, and reconciling accounts. The volunteer will also support filing and retrieval of audit documents and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures. This position is ideal for individuals looking to gain experience in a humanitarian organization while contributing to impactful financial operations.

Job purpose:

Under the direction of the Finance Officer, the Finance Volunteer will support the routine accounting work within the Accounts payable in accordance with IRC’s policies and procedures, and in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day to day bookkeeping i.e. Invoicing PO’s and non-PO’s
• Preparing Payment vouchers
• Mobile money transactions
• Track Staff advance and reimbursements
• Cash and Mobile Money account Reconciliation
• Monitor petty cash transactions and replenishment
• Filing support documents on Box and Integra
• Retrieve Audit support documents
• Prepare cheques and pick cash from the bank
• Monitor payment folders
• Orient staff on policies and procedures and ensure that they are adhered to.
• Complete bulk imports of CUG, data and adjustments.
• Any other duties assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• University bachelor’s degree in accounting, Commerce or Finance from a reputable University.
• Experience working with any organisation as well as experience in Computerized Accounting packages is an added advantage
• Good knowledge of Excel, organizational skills; the ability to work with computers, effective communication, the ability to work under pressure.

NB: This advert will close on 8-Jun-2026.

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.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in [IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct](https://www.rescue.org/page/our-code-conduct). Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on [Safeguarding](https://www.rescue.org/page/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.