Finance Analyst

The Finance Analyst plays a pivotal role in maintaining the accuracy and relevance of the R&P (Reception and Placement) cost allocation policy, ensuring it adapts to evolving business needs. This position is responsible for guaranteeing that IRC and partner cost centers adhere to this policy when charging expenses as well as to other applicable financial rules and regulations of the IRC and the donor. The Finance Analyst ensures funding is appropriately distributed on a continuous basis across relevant cost centers, closely monitors expenditures, identifies variances, and initiates corrective actions as needed. Additionally, the role oversees timely grant closures to maintain financial accuracy. Central to this position is the development and refinement of expenditure tracking tools, primarily in Excel, to enhance financial monitoring. Collaboration with IRC offices and partner organizations is critical to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the cost allocation policy and to prevent non-compliance with expense guidelines. The Finance Analyst also provides essential support to the Director of Budget and Finance for Resettlement by assisting in the preparation of budget details for new grant proposals and the amendment of existing budgets. Reporting directly to the Director, the Finance Analyst works in close coordination with RAI staff and external partners to uphold financial accuracy and compliance across all operations. 

Major Responsibilities 

• Lead the update and maintenance of the R&P cost allocation policy to align with evolving business needs.
• Ensure compliance with the cost allocation policy across all IRC and partner cost centers for accurate expense charges.
• Allocate funding on a rolling basis to relevant cost centers and monitor expenditures for accuracy.
• Identify variances in expenditures and coordinate corrective action plans to ensure financial alignment.
• Oversee timely closure of grants to ensure compliance with financial and reporting requirements.
• Develop and refine expenditure tracking tools in Excel to enhance financial monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate with IRC and partner offices to ensure proper understanding and implementation of the cost allocation policy.
• Support the Director of Budget and Finance for Resettlement in preparing and amending budget details for new and existing grant proposals.
• Other ad-hoc projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Budget and Finance of Resettlement.

Key Working Relationships: 

Position Reports to:  Director of Budget and Finance of Resettlement
Position directly supervises:  n/a

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Resettlement team; RAI HQ staff; RAI US field staff. HQ and Field Finance teams

External:  PRM, R&P partners, and external third-party service providers

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business; advanced degree in a relevant field or CPA/CFA/ACCA a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in managing budgets and spending in the refugee resettlement field; demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the US resettlement program.
• Advanced computer skills: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and all MS Office applications; experience with cloud-based planning tools, PowerBi and ERP systems is desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners. 
• Multi-cultural sensitivity and ability to work as a member of a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines; exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment; aptitude for ongoing learning and adjusting to frequent changes in processes.

Working Environment:  

• Standard office work environment, and eligible for remote work

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.