Vaga Para: Finance Officer

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Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.

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In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.

We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.

Our organization employs more than 20,000 staff and is present in 80 countries. The ICRC Sub-Delegation in Pemba is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following vacancy: 01 Finance Officer

Purpose

The Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring the accurate management of the delegation’s accounting activities, maintaining the integrity of financial records, ensuring compliance with ICRC financial procedures, and supporting the efficient management of accounting and treasury operations. The Finance Officer works as a key role in supporting the financial operations of the delegation, ensuring proper payment management, financial control, document compliance, and support to centralized accounting processes. The position contributes to operational efficiency, financial transparency, and the strengthening of internal control mechanisms.

Description of the role

The incumbent performs the following activities within the department:

• Process cash and bank payments in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
• Manage the structure’s liquidity by monitoring balances and preparing funding requests.
• Ensure the review and validation of financial documentation prior to disbursements.
• Maintain electronic filing systems and ensure proper organization of financial records for audit and internal control purposes.
• Support month-end closing processes and the reconciliation of advances.
• Monitor budget implementation and track financial commitments and expenditures.
• Prepare financial reports to support decision-making.
• Identify risks, irregularities, and opportunities for improving financial processes.
• Provide financial guidance and support to various departments within the organization.
• Process cash payments and ensure accurate daily cash reconciliation.
• Execute bank payments through both online banking platforms and offline transfer methods, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

MINIMUM REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a similar position.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other computer applications.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Portuguese.
• High level of integrity, responsibility, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, accurately, and in an organized manner.

We are looking for someone who is methodical, responsible, beneficiary-oriented, organized with good organizational skills, with a good sense of teamwork, good communication skills, commitment, initiative, and respect for ICRC values.

We offer interesting, rewarding work in humanitarian and international environment.

The ICRC does not request any kind of monetary benefits in exchange for a place. The ICRC reserves the right to cancel any application resulting from illegal acts.

Please submit your application: CV in English, cover letter, copies of diplomas / certificates by electronic mail with the mention in the subject application “Finance Officer” to pem_hrrecruitment_services@icrc.org

Only applications with all required documentation will be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The last date for receiving applications is 23.06.2026.

Marcado como: Comité Internacional da Cruz Vermelha (ICRC), Cruz Vermelha de Moçambique CVM