Assistant Accountant

Job Summary:

Ensure integrity of the Head Office Bank and Cash accounts.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Ensure that all CARE Afghanistan’s policies and procedures are adhere to.

2. Maintain and update all bank account records in Excel Sheet such as: Bank Ledger for both currencies (USD and Local AFN as well Money Dealers Checks).

3. Maintain files for all finance department correspondence.

4. Prepare checks based on vouchers made by the accountants and Assistant Accountants and issue them to
Employee.
6. Taking all the approved documents to CD, ACD other or other authorized person for
Authorization.
7. Handle all CARE Afghanistan check books related to all bank accounts and ensure as well
of Money dealers and ensure its security.

8. Keeping contact with bank and exchange information between CARE and Bank for
Reconciliation.
9. Contact Money dealers for the supply of money for expatriate staff.
10. Deposit of both house tax and Salaries Income tax to Government of Afghanistan.
11. Help in the process of currency conversion.
12. Any other task assigned to him by his supervisor.

Job Requirement:

EDUCATION: Diploma in Account or at least high school graduate
WORK EXPERIENCE: At least two to three year experience in accounts, preferably in an NGO.

SKILLS: Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Proficiency in computer (MS - word, excel and Access)

GENERAL: Willingness to work under pressure. Willingness to work extra hours as required.


Spending Authority: None

Autonomy: The employee has full autonomy to plan his/her activities in light of CARE Afghanistan's policy. The employee has to consider the normal working hours to respond to the customers needs. The employee is required to consult her/his supervisor about any plan that undermines CARE Afghanistan’s policy. The employee is allowed to have access to all files, reports and files containing financial information.
Supervision: None
CONTACTS / KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
The employee will have contacts with other sub office departments such as administration, media, training and program. The employee will have contacts with sub contracted partner organizations. The employee will also have contacts with main office accountants.




NOTE:
• FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE HIGLHY ENCOURAGE APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION.

• APPLYING WITHOUT CARE STANDARD JOB APPLICATION FORM OR NOT FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM PROPERLY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR SHORT-LISTING.

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