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Job Summary

• Process all cash transactions and wire transfer payments of the specified project
• Process daily transaction, prepare vouchers and keep separate financial record of the project.
• Ensure the security measures of all project funds are maintained.
• Make recommendations to the Finance Manager regarding improvements to the cash safety and disbursement procedures.
• Ensure that project vendors are paid on time.
• Track advances of the project and record them in the sheet with all necessary information.

Duties & Responsibilities

Major responsibilities include:

• Ensure that proper approval signatures are obtained and that both parties, Payer and Receiver, verify the cash amount of the transaction.
• Enter all transactions into the accounting system (QuickBooks); identify the proper account codes for each transaction.
• Ensure that the employee salary list is updated.
• Ensure that salary is disbursed to all employees on schedule.
• At the end of the payment period or last working day of a month collect all employees’ time sheets, check coding and approval signatories.
• File all salary information according to outlined filling procedures.
• Keep all salary related information strictly confidential.
• Calculate and distribute travel advances on return clearance.
• Coordinate with Inventory and Logistic Officer to ensure fixed assets lists are consistent and that a yearly inventory of assets is being performed.
• Maintain the appropriate documentation, receipts and customs declaration for all fixed assets purchased.
• Record inventory items into project tracking system.
• Ensure that all reporting requirements are met while implementing proper reporting procedures and maintaining quality.

• Finance Officer conducts financial record keeping for all Pajhwok activities, disbursements to regional bureaus and monitors, and other tasks

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced certificates in accounting and finance is preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience in the relevant field at national and international organizations
• Ability to operate the financial software (QuickBooks) is mandatory
• Strong proficiency in English, Pashto and Dari is required
• Able to work late hours when required
• Capable of handling pressure and prioritizing activities to meet the deadlines
• Having team work spirit.

Submission Guideline

This position is open to all interested Afghan nationals both male and female. Interested candidates should send their resumes along with the cover letter to:

Email: hr@pajhwok.com

Or they submit hard copies of their resumes and cover letter in sealed envelope clearly titled with name of the Position applied for to the following address:

Important: Please type the post title in email subject line
House# 130 and 138, Street 8, Moy Mubarak Bus Stand, Taimani, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Functional Area

Account/Finance

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