Finance Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a prominent international humanitarian non-governmental organization (INGO) founded in 1933 at the behest of Albert Einstein. The organization is dedicated to responding to the world's most severe humanitarian crises, aiming to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and empowerment to individuals affected by conflict and disaster. With operations in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, the IRC is one of the largest organizations of its kind, working tirelessly to help people survive, regain control of their futures, and strengthen their communities. The IRC is committed to delivering lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity, and hope to millions of individuals worldwide. The IRC Belgium branch was established in 2001 to serve as a resource on EU external aid policies for IRC offices globally and to ensure that the organization's advocacy and policy positions are effectively communicated to EU policymakers and decision-makers.

Job Overview:
The Finance Officer position is a critical role within the IRC Belgium office, reporting directly to the Head of Finance. The primary responsibility of the Finance Officer is to provide support in the accurate management and control of finances for both IRC Belgium and IRC Switzerland. This role encompasses a variety of financial tasks, including support for the HQ Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, as well as the Global Treasury teams. The Finance Officer will engage in regular communication with external stakeholders and IRC staff across the globe, making strong interpersonal skills essential for success in this position. The ideal candidate will be efficient, diplomatic, and possess the ability to effectively engage with senior staff, ensuring that financial operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Finance Officer will be responsible for a comprehensive set of duties, including but not limited to: preparing and reviewing journal entries and invoice journals in Microsoft D365, ensuring proper coding; reviewing and encoding staff travel expense reports; maintaining the accounting database and controlling all transactions throughout the month, initiating adjustments as necessary; supporting vendor payments and monitoring vendor accounts to ensure there are no outstanding payables or receivables; participating in the month-end closing process, which includes payroll journals, credit card reconciliation, invoices, and expense reports; supporting the maintenance of the fixed assets register; preparing monthly financial reports, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations; assisting the Head of Finance in the preparation of annual financial statements; facilitating external and internal audits as needed and preparing all documents and samples requested by auditors; effectively communicating financial topics and facilitating discussions with both finance and non-finance staff, including conducting regular training for new staff members; fostering ongoing learning and promoting adherence to IRC policies and values; supporting communication with internal and external partners; performing other duties as needed, such as inventory maintenance, assisting colleagues with meeting organization, consulting staff on office supplies and workspace needs, and maintaining these accordingly; supporting ethical sourcing of items while considering sustainability and cost criteria; and providing ad-hoc support to the Global Treasury team on day-to-day activities, including assisting the HQ Accounts Payable team by pulling payment confirmations for global audits and weekly payment runs, and supporting the HQ Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams by assisting with quarterly data reviews to ensure documentation quality.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and have confirmed experience in accounting. They should demonstrate the ability to carry out work with a high degree of integrity while maintaining confidentiality. Precision and attention to detail are essential, along with the flexibility to work across different time zones. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks according to agreed timelines. Excellent command of both English and French is mandatory for this position.

Educational Background:
A degree in accounting, finance, or business is desirable for candidates applying for the Finance Officer position. This educational background will provide the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of financial management within an international humanitarian context.

Experience:
Candidates should have a solid level of experience in accounting, which is essential for effectively managing the financial responsibilities associated with this role. Experience in working with accounting software, particularly Microsoft D365, is considered a plus and will enhance the candidate's ability to perform the required tasks efficiently.

Languages:
The mandatory languages for this position are English and French, with an excellent command of both required to facilitate effective communication within the organization and with external stakeholders. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required for this role.

Additional Notes:
Candidates must have the right to work in Belgium to be eligible for this position. The deadline for applications is set for 17th May 2026 at 11.59 CEST. The position adheres to the professional standards outlined by the IRC, which include core values such as Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability. The IRC is committed to creating a safe environment for all employees and clients, enforcing policies on safeguarding, conflicts of interest, fiscal integrity, and reporting wrongdoing. The organization emphasizes the importance of building teams that promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to clients.