[Hiring] Finance Officer @Internews Network

Role Description

The Finance Officer is responsible for managing the organization's daily financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining reliable financial records, and supporting effective cash management. This position serves as a key operational member of the finance team, responsible for:

• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Payroll coordination
• Banking activities
• Procurement support
• Routine financial administration

Working under the direction of the Controller, the Finance Officer ensures financial processes are completed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with organizational policies, internal controls, and applicable regulations. The position works collaboratively with the CFO, Controller, Senior Project Finance Manager, and operational departments to support sound financial management and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or related financial operations.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, or cash management.
• Experience using QuickBooks or enterprise financial systems.
• Experience in nonprofit, government, utility, grant-funded, or project-based organizations preferred.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required. Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reconcile financial information.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with accounting software, spreadsheets, and financial systems.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to identify errors, resolve discrepancies, and improve processes.

Requirements

• Coordinate payroll processing activities and maintain payroll records.
• Review payroll transactions for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure proper coding and allocation of payroll expenses.
• Maintain payroll documentation and support payroll reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with employees and external payroll providers as needed.
• Support procurement activities by reviewing purchase requests and financial documentation.
• Assist departments with purchasing procedures and financial requirements.
• Monitor purchase orders, invoices, and payment status.
• Ensure expenditures are properly authorized and recorded.
• Maintain accurate financial transaction records.
• Prepare routine financial reports and transaction summaries.
• Assist with account reconciliations and month-end close activities.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits and financial reviews.
• Assist the Controller with accounting processes and reporting requirements.
• Support the Senior Project Finance Manager with project-related financial transactions.
• Assist with grant and project expense tracking.
• Maintain documentation supporting restricted funding requirements.
• Assist with project billing, reimbursement requests, and financial reporting activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and workflows.
• Recommend improvements to transaction processing and documentation procedures.
• Assist with implementation of financial systems enhancements.
• Promote efficient and consistent financial practices.
• Provide timely and professional support to internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Respond to financial questions and provide guidance on routine financial processes.
• Maintain positive working relationships across the organization.
• Protect confidential financial and employee information.

Benefits

• Uphold Internews’ Core Values.
• Demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.

Company Description

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.