Financial Controller

Job Summary:

Position – Financial Controller

Company Name: Badakhshon Energy Company

Duty Station: Faizabad, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Skills Required:

Skills Description:

• Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with -- programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds;
• A track record in grant or loan financing management;
• Technology savvy with experience selecting, implementing and overseeing billing and other management software;
• A successful track record in setting priorities;
• Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills, which support and enable sound decision-making;
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of the Company; and,

·        Excellent communication skills with a high level of written and spoken English and Dari.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement a robust contracts management and financial management / reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements;
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices, and improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual;
• Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the President and Industrial Promotion Services Regional Office for Asia;

·        Ensure statutory compliance under the laws of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and financer / donor agreements;

• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner, clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements, collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial and project/programme and grants accounting;
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with internal and external auditors;
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the President and review all financial plans and budgets, monitor progress and changes, and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status;
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting; and,

·        Participate in development of new grant proposals, specifically assisting with the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery.

Job Location:

Qualifications:

• Minimum of university degree in accounting and finance, ideally ACCA or related degree;
• At least 8 years of overall professional experience, ideally five years of Chief Accountant or similar senior position;
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