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Finance Manager

Counterpart International STEP, Multi Location

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Multi Location ()
Full Time
1030

About Counterpart International STEP

Job Summary

The role of the Finance Manager is to receive all completed worksheet accounts from the STEP H.Q Accountant, (USD$ and AFS accounts) check all accounts for accuracy and completeness, prepare the monthly reports of all accounts into STEP accounting system (Quick Books) to produce Financial Accounts for Counterpart STEP Afghanistan Program, supervise the sub contracts financial reporting and prepare monthly cash projection for STEP Afghanistan

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Receive Account electronic worksheet by the 7th of every month from STEP H.Q, check that all the postings are correct, including coding, and reconciling account opening and closing balances in the worksheets with Quick Books balances.
2. Receive completed electronic worksheets for cash books managed in Kabul office by the Office Accountant every day for uploading in Quick Book. Verify all entries with the supporting payment vouchers and receipt vouchers and check all vouchers for correctness in recording/ coding.
3. Supervising the sub contracts’ monthly financial reports
4. Ensure a smooth reporting mechanism between the sub contractors and the STEP Project
5. Evaluate and monitor the financial management of sub contractors
6. Assist the contracts officer in checking the sub contractors financial reports
7. Prepare the monthly payroll for Local staff; the payroll should be approved by the Program Director for payment.
8. Prepare the Budget Vs Actual report for internal STEP program,
9. Prepare cash request for operation, program and subcontractors from Head Quarter, by the end of each month
10. Develop communication between the sub contractors and the STEP Office
11. Prepare month end financial report, review by Program Director and then send to Head Quarter.
12. Review the Bank Reconciliation Statements for all accounts maintained by the STEP office.
13. Perform weekly, monthly and spot cash counts with accountant in the STEP office.
14. Calculate the monthly exchange rate using weighted average in the excel worksheets.
15. Review the expense financial reports and compare with the field expenses, in addition to assisting in the preparation of the financial pipeline report
16. Update staff tracking sheet every month.
17. Any other duties that the direct supervisor may request.

Job Requirements

1. Degree in accountancy, finance or economics
2. At least 3 years practical experience in accounting
3. Experience in USAID contracts financial reporting requirements
4. Computer literacy, including proven experience with computerized accounting packages, word processing and spreadsheets (preferably Word and Excel).
5. Ability to work as part of a team,
6. Good interpersonal skills
7. Systematic and organized
8. Ability and willingness to travel to projects
9. Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines, with minimum supervision
10. Strong sense of integrity and personal commitment to the goals of STEP
11. Strong written and verbal skills in the English language

Submission Guideline

Submission of applications:

Interested Afghan nationals should submit their applications in English (including letter of motivation and detailed CV) before August 10, 2010.

Applications indicating on the subject line the Vacancy Number FIN 036 July 24, 2010
should be sent by e-mail to: stepjobs@counterpart-step.org
Applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for test and interview between 11 –15 August 2010.

Functional Area

Account/Finance

Countries

Post Date

Jul 23, 2010

Closing Date

Aug 09, 2010

Reference

VA # FIN 036 July 24 2010

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

As per NTA salary scale

Years of Experience

5 years

Probation Period

1 month

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

false

Gender

Male