Finance Officer position with AECOM/SIKA-WEST (833 Views)

About AECOM/SIKA-WEST

The purpose of this contract is to promote stabilization in key areas by supporting the GIRoA at the district level, while coordinating efforts at the provincial level, to implement community led development and governance initiatives that respond to the populations needs and concerns in order to build confidence, stability, and increase the provision of basic services. Work will focus on key districts prioritized by the United States Government (USG) Regional Platform-West (RP-W) and aligned with the GIRoA Key Terrain District (KTD), District Delivery Program (DDP) and other priority districts as determined by the relevant provincial governments.

Job Summary

The Finance Officer will be in Herat based and provide support to the Stability in Key Areas(SIKA-WEST).

Duties and Resposibilities

•Provide information necessary for “audit meetings” with Herat- and field-based accountants.
•Disburse payments, per diem and other cash as required by the Program.
•Represent AECOM in all bank, tax and customs issues related to office financial operations in Herat and all provincial offices.
•Maintain liquidity of project accounts, including all provincial office accounts.
•Ensure compliance with AECOM finance approval and signatory policies and keep specimen signatures on file for all authorized personnel.
•Maintain systems and procedures to ensure timely processing of cash transactions and wire transfer payments.
•Enter financial transactions into the field accounting system in Herat and all provincial offices, ensuring proper coding of transactions against USAID funding earmarks.
•Organize information for and complete periodic financial reports, including Field Expense Report and Bank Reconciliation Report for submission to the Home Office.
•Process and record customs, taxes and other government fees or licenses as required.
•Process payroll for all local employees in Herat and provincial offices.
•Ensure accurate and timely processing of vouchers and associated payments.
•Ensure reimbursement by staff for personal use of project equipment.
•Track operations expenditures against approved project budget.
•Monitor the entry of archive process data into the project database and ensure archived files are “audit ready” and include all necessary accounting documentation, financial reports, final project reports and relevant letters of approval.
•Other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager which are consistent with the overall focus of the

Qualification

•Holding a Diploma or Bachelor degree in accounting.
•At least 3 years directly relevant experience managing finances, using accounting systems and software.
•Good Communication Skills with excellent organization skills.
•Excellent English, Pashtu and or Dari comprehension and communication skills.

Submission Guideline

Please submit your Resume along with Cover Letter to aecomsikawest@gmail.com no later than the closing date. Please indicate the position & Vacancy Number in the subject line.
Note: Only those applicants meeting the above-mentioned requirements will be contacted for an interview

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