Finance Officer

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.

IRC Belgium

IRC Belgium is affiliated to IRC. It was established in 2001 to act as a resource on EU external aid policies for IRC offices worldwide, and to ensure that IRC’s advocacy and policy positions are heard with EU policy and decision makers.

Job Purpose

The Finance Officer reports to the Head of Finance and provide support in accurately managing and controlling IRC Belgium and IRC Switzerland finances.

The role includes support to the HQ Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and to the Global Treasury teams. Regular communication with external stakeholders and IRC staff globally will be a key part of the role.

The ideal candidate will be efficient, diplomatic, and possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with senior staff.

Major tasks and responsibilities

• Prepare/review journal entries/invoice journals in Microsoft D365. Ensure proper coding.
• Review and encode staff travel expense reports
• Maintain the accounting database. Control and monitor all transactions throughout the month and initiate adjustments if necessary.
• Support in vendor payments
• Monitor vendor accounts to ensure no outstanding payables or receivables.
• Participate in the month end closing process (payroll journals, credit card reconciliation, invoices, expense reports)
• Support in fixed assets register maintenance.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, bank reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the Head of Finance in the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Facilitate external and internal audits as needed; assist in preparing all documents/samples requested by internal/external auditors
• Optimally communicate financial topics and facilitate discussions with finance and non-finance staff, including regular trainings for new staff members.
• Foster ongoing learning and promote adherence to IRC policies & values.
• Support in communication with internal and external partners.
• Perform other duties as needed, including inventory maintenance, assisting colleagues with meeting organization, consulting staff on office supplies and workspace needs, and maintaining these accordingly. Support ethical sourcing of items, considering sustainability and cost criteria. Carry out other administrative tasks essential for the smooth operation of the Belgian office.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Global Treasury team on day-to-day activities
• Support HQ Accounts Payable team by pulling payment confirmations for global audits and weekly payment runs
• Support HQ Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams by assisting with quarterly data reviews to ensure documentation quality

• Person specification
• Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Strong Microsoft Office Excel required
• Confirmed experience in accounting
• Ability to carry out work with a high degree of integrity and maintain confidentiality
• Precision and attention to details
• Flexibility to work with different time zones
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle workload and prioritize as per agreed timelines
• Excellent command of English and French required.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Degree in accounting, finance, or business
• Solid understanding of accounting software such as Microsoft D365 is a plus

• Candidates must have the right of work in Belgium
• The deadline to apply for this role is 17th May 2026 at 11.59 CEST

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on 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.

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