
Date Posted: | May 25, 2010 |
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Reference: | 197/HR-AREDP |
Closing Date: | Jun 6, 2010 |
Work Type: | Unspecified |
Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
Gender: | Male |
Functional Area: | Account/Finance |
Nationality: | Afghan |
Salary Range: | Salary is negotiableUSD |
Years of Experience: | 5 Years |
Contract Duration: | Not specified |
Possibility of Contract Extension: | Yes |
Contract Type: | Short Term |
Probation Period: | Unspecified |
Required Languages: |
About Sarey:
Job Summary:
The Financer Unit Officer (FO) a) implements and controls the day-to-day financial operations of Provincial office, cash transactions, accounting, payments request and so on; b) assists the Provincial Manager (PM) to support and train field office financial staff; c) assist in budget planning and forecasting; d) Ensures the financial policies and procedures of the Finance Manual are understood and adhered to.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Prepare daily expenses vouchers and process them;
• Record financial transactions using accounting software application package;
• Maintain proper supporting documents for all financial related data and implement easy access filing system;
• Reconciles bank accounts and compare bank balances with books on monthly basis;
• Preparing monthly payroll in coordination with Human Resources Unit and FM;
• Generate payments requests and coordinates signing of requests;
• Maintain and cash flow project statement, and alert finance and program teams on shortfalls and over-expenditures;
• Assist in the preparation of program budgets to support strategic planning activities;
• Maintain accounting records to be able to prepare and reconcile Qatia with MoF;
• Supports, trains and mentors field office Finance Staff;
• Prepare all financial reports. Assist the preparation of monthly/quarterly/yearly accounts ensuring timely and accurate reports to AREDP management and World Bank/IDA;
• Assist Establishes a financial management system to be utilized by the various Provincial offices in the field to ensure timely and accurate management of project funds;
• Provide support and for the MIS Finance database/accounting software related issues and undertake the data input process to ensure generation of accurate and timely financial reports;
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Requirement:
1. Knowledge/Experience
• Experience and knowledge of financial/budget accounting and monitoring systems, particularly related to implementation of donor funded programs;
• At least 3 years of accounting experience within Government, International NGOs, and or, UN Agencies;
• Proven knowledge and experience to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; and accounting software applications such as Sun System, Peachtree, QuickBooks;
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate the activities of a small, specialized financial management planning and information unit.
2. Qualifications/Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree or minimum Diploma in accounting or finance;
• Excellent accounting skills
• Good skills using using accounting software applications;
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Internet use).
• Full working knowledge of English, and Dari and Pashto languages
• Ability to critically review and improve financial management and expenditure monitoring systems to increase accountability;
• Familiarity with Management Information Systems (MIS) like FreeBalance, ATLAS and SQL would be an advantage.
3. Abilities
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment;
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure;
• Ability to work independently and also as an effective team member
• Professionalism in appearance and demeanour; and
• Willingness to enhance knowledge through training and personal initiative.
E. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the AREDP Provincial Manager and accountable to the AREDP Coordinator.
6.0 PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT
5 Years - subject to annual renewal extensions based on performance. There is an initial probation period of 3 months, and the initial contract will be until 31 December 2010.