United States of America: Payments Manager

Background/IRC Summary: Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The IRC is on the ground in more than 35 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 29 offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees and other immigrants resettle in the U.S. and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

The IRC Finance Team seeks to achieve excellence in financial management by providing accurate and timely financial information to IRC management and programs, by adhering to established financial practices and accounting principles, and by ensuring functional financial systems to support the operations.

Job Overview/Summary:

The Payments Manager reports to the Director of Treasury in the area of cash management and disbursements by ensuring the timely and accurate processing of all wire, ACH and Global ACH payments from IRC headquarters to vendors, field offices, and employees on the international payroll.

The Payments Manager works closely with colleagues in the Payroll, Accounts Payable, and HQ International Finance and USP Finance units, and will liaise with representatives from the banks and other service providers.

Major Responsibilities:

Cash Management:

• Prepare the daily cash position report, including the forecasting of weekly cash receipts and disbursements.
• Review, process, post and file all cash transfers, including wire, ACH and Global ACH payments to IRC field offices, staff and vendors
• Execute payments in foreign currencies utilizing foreign exchange and bank platforms
• Maintain the international payroll transfer system and execute international payroll wires on a monthly basis

International Payments by HQ:

• Receive payment requests directly from the country offices and review for completeness of supporting documents prior to processing payments.
• Follow up and request supporting documents on pending payments;
• Send transfer confirmation upon request from country offices

Other

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Treasury.

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s in accounting or Finance or another related field.

Work Experience:1-2 years’ experience in finance or treasury

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Experience with financial related software (spreadsheets, accounting packages); Knowledge of bank software packages is preferred.
• Solid organizational skills: the ability to process detailed information accurately and efficiently;
• Flexible work attitude: the ability to work independently and the willingness to meet unexpected demands;
• Solid communication and interpersonal: the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues in a diverse multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent Computer skills: facility with MS Excel, Word, accounting software, and email/online web-based applications.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• The position will work in the New York City Headquarters location and is expected to be on-site
• Standard office work environment

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