Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Closing date: 29 Jul 2018
A. CONTEXT
Established in 1863, the ICRC operates worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We are based in Geneva, Switzerland, and employ some 16,000 people in more than 80 countries. The ICRC is funded mainly by voluntary donations from governments and from National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
In Iran, the ICRC promotes IHL and works with the authorities in Iran and Iraq to address the consequences of the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, particularly the issue of missing persons. We work with the Iranian Red Crescent and maintain a logistics capacity to support ICRC operations in the region.
We are looking for a creative, multi-skilled and energetic accountant to join our administration team. The post holder will work with the Finance and Administration Manager (F&A Manager) to assist the structure in implementing different activities of the Administration Department in accordance with objectives in Iran.
B. JOB DESCRIPTION AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares and posts accounting entries in the accounting software on a regular basis.
Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with financial procedures.
Ensures that operations run smoothly through efficient cash-flow management, covering the fund needs of the delegation.
Keeps files up to date at all times and guarantees proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits.
Performs regular integrity checks of accounting entries and account balances.
Participates in monthly closing activities and is responsible for part of them.
Provides support to other departments and responds to semi-routine and non-standard inquiries when necessary.
Supports the Cashier.
Identifies anomalies or other issues and proposes solutions to his/her supervisor.
Answers semi-routine and non-standard inquiries and makes decisions on specific accounts at the level of the delegation.
It should be noted that the position might require travelling (on mission) inside the country.
C. PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced technical certificate
Fluent spoken and written in Farsi, and English
Computer proficiency and ability on software
Sound knowledge of accounting software
4 years’ experience in the same field of activity
Good analytical skills, able to work towards tight deadlines;
Previous working experience with international or local humanitarian organizations is an asset;
KEY COMPETENCIES*
PROFICECNY LEVEL REQUIRED (1-4)
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
PROFICECNY LEVEL REQUIRED (1-4)
Leadership
2
Accountability
3
People management
2
Team work & Collaboration
3
Representing the ICRC
2
Beneficiary & Client focused
3
D. APPLICATION PROCESS AND JOB LENGTH:
All interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and a résumé in English to the following email address: teh_hr_services@icrc.org (On the Subject Line of your email, please enter: Accountant)
ALL submissions MUST be received by the closing date of 29 July, 2018
We regret that only short listed applicants will be contacted for further process
Official working hours Sunday to Thursday (40h/week, extendable up to 44h/week if requested by the supervisor): 08h30-17h00 (excluding 30 minutes lunch break)
Desired start date: September 2018
Vacant position: Accountant
Level: B2
Type of contract: Resident Staff, Permanent position
Place of work: Tehran
A. CONTEXT
Established in 1863, the ICRC operates worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We are based in Geneva, Switzerland, and employ some 16,000 people in more than 80 countries. The ICRC is funded mainly by voluntary donations from governments and from National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
In Iran, the ICRC promotes IHL and works with the authorities in Iran and Iraq to address the consequences of the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, particularly the issue of missing persons. We work with the Iranian Red Crescent and maintain a logistics capacity to support ICRC operations in the region.
We are looking for a creative, multi-skilled and energetic accountant to join our administration team. The post holder will work with the Finance and Administration Manager (F&A Manager) to assist the structure in implementing different activities of the Administration Department in accordance with objectives in Iran.
B. JOB DESCRIPTION AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares and posts accounting entries in the accounting software on a regular basis.
Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with financial procedures.
Ensures that operations run smoothly through efficient cash-flow management, covering the fund needs of the delegation.
Keeps files up to date at all times and guarantees proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits.
Performs regular integrity checks of accounting entries and account balances.
Participates in monthly closing activities and is responsible for part of them.
Provides support to other departments and responds to semi-routine and non-standard inquiries when necessary.
Supports the Cashier.
Identifies anomalies or other issues and proposes solutions to his/her supervisor.
Answers semi-routine and non-standard inquiries and makes decisions on specific accounts at the level of the delegation.
It should be noted that the position might require travelling (on mission) inside the country.
C. PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced technical certificate
Fluent spoken and written in Farsi, and English
Computer proficiency and ability on software
Sound knowledge of accounting software
4 years’ experience in the same field of activity
Good analytical skills, able to work towards tight deadlines;
Previous working experience with international or local humanitarian organizations is an asset;
D. APPLICATION PROCESS AND JOB LENGTH:
All interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and a résumé in English to the following email address: teh_hr_services@icrc.org (On the Subject Line of your email, please enter: Accountant)
ALL submissions MUST be received by the closing date of 29 July, 2018
We regret that only short listed applicants will be contacted for further process
Official working hours Sunday to Thursday (40h/week, extendable up to 44h/week if requested by the supervisor): 08h30-17h00 (excluding 30 minutes lunch break)
Desired start date: September 2018
How to apply:
All interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and a résumé in English to the following email address: teh_hr_services@icrc.org (On the Subject Line of your email, please enter: Accountant)
ALL submissions MUST be received by the closing date of 29 July, 2018
We regret that only short listed applicants will be contacted for further process
Official working hours Sunday to Thursday (40h/week, extendable up to 44h/week if requested by the supervisor): 08h30-17h00 (excluding 30 minutes lunch break)
Desired start date: September 2018