Finance Assistant (Nangarhar, Afghanistan) | Afghan Job Center

Job Description

Scope of Responsibilities: The Finance Assistant is part of the Jalalabad finance team, working under the direction of the FM/designate to ensure timely and accurate recording, processing, and reporting of financial information for the program, in accordance with IRC policy and procedures.

Specific Tasks:

Nanagarhar Cash & Bank Payment Activities: These activities require frequent travel to and working with bank staff, Hawala Dealers, loyal government officials etc.

Ensuring that the cash payment hours are considered while making payments. Providing support to team members during the monthly and yearly closure of the accounts. Assist in posting of daily transaction into spreadsheet. Clear online BVA system for Cash & bank Payments. Maintain a proper filling system for Finance department and make sure every voucher is stamped. Provide documents upon internal/external audit requests. Make sure each voucher is copied and filled before sending the documents to Kabul office. Submit bank transfer application and any other form to bank and ensure that documents submitted on time to related banks. Assist in reconciliation of bank accounts with spreadsheet records. Prepare and update monthly fund request and cash forecast. Prepare and submit field office tax report to Kabul finance on time. Having good relationship with other department staff and suppliers. Make sure payments and receipts are in accordance with finance procedures. Any other Task assigned by direct / technical supervisors.

Background

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. 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. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC opened the country program in Afghanistan in 1988. Our programs span the range from humanitarian relief to early recovery and development activities, focusing on child protection, education, economic wellbeing, health, and power. The IRC works in 9 provinces throughout Afghanistan, among which some of the most security volatile, and employs over 500 staff.

Job Requirements

Additional Requirements: Must have knowledge of computer office package especially MS Excel and MS word packages. High School diploma is must, bachelor will be preferred – prior experience with computerized accounting package. At least 2-3 years working experience with other NGOs. Detail orientated, organized, and able to work well in fast paced environment. Should be able to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal skills) Should be able to work in cross-cultural environment. Should be a team-player, with flexible working habits and willingness to take on additional tasks as required to forward the aims of the team. Should have team spirit, and work to foster good cooperation with other colleagues in the team and wider IRC Country Program.

Vacancy Number

182-22

No. Of Jobs

Nationality

National

Gender

Any

Years of Experience

2-3 years working experience with other NGOs.

Duration

9 months with extension

Salary

NTA Grade F step 1-3

Submission Guideline

interested candidates are requested to send their applications along with copies of their CVs (NOT Educational and Work Certificates), to the attention of the Human Resources Department at the following address or email us on (AF-Recruitment@rescue.org) Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and after that for an interview. If you are not contacted TWO or FOUR WEEKS after the closing date .please know that your application has not been successful for the post. IRC Afghanistan Country Office – Kabul Qala-e-Fathullah, Street 3, close to Takyakhana-e-Fatimia, District 1

Submission Email: AF-Recruitment@rescue.org

Submission Email
AF-Recruitment@rescue.org