Accountant, Foreign Affairs Institutional Reform

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Job Summary

Project/Proposal Summary:
FAIR is a major USAID program to help improve the structure and capacity of the Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). The project consists of organizational development, institutional reform, improving human resource management, foreign policy analysis, and operational and information technology in support of the ministry and its links to embassies and consulates abroad.

Position Summary:
The Accountant will support the project’s financial and accounting activities. He/she will work closely with the Director of Administration and Finance to ensure accurate and efficient accounting systems and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
• Prepare vouchers for cash disbursements including reviewing receipts and documenting according to MSI policies;
• Work with the Director of Administration and Finance to prepare payroll for staff, including timesheets review for approvals;
• Enter data into QuickBooks and ensure periodic communication with MSI’s home office;
• Prepare the monthly cash and bank reconciliation statements, to be reviewed and approved by the Director of Administration and Finance and the COP;
• Maintain filing system and prepare monthly financial reports;
• Prepare checks, bank/cash/journal vouchers, and per diem for staff;
• Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Administration and Finance.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
• University degree in accounting, financial management, or other related field;
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in accounting and bookkeeping with an international organization;
• Excellent command of computer software, especially QuickBooks;
• Fluency in Pashto, Dari and English is highly desired;

**Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Afghan citizenship will be considered.

Submission Guideline

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.

Functional Area

Account/Finance

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