Finance Assistant (Afghan National Only)
Assist with financial activities and ensure proper cash management.
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Overview
Assist with financial activities and ensure proper cash management.
You have:
- Must have knowledge of computer office package especially MS Excel and MS word packages.
- High School diploma is must, bachelor will be preferred – prior experience with computerized accounting package.
- At least 2-3 years working experience with INGOs.
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to work well in fast paced environment.
- Should be able to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal skills).
- Should be able to work in cross-cultural environment.
- Should have team spirit, and work to foster good cooperation with other colleagues in the team and wider IRC Country Program.
Job Description
Khost Cash & Bank Payment Activities: These activities require frequent travel to and working with bank staff, Hawala dealers, loyal government officials, project partners etc.
- Ensuring that the cash payment hours are considered while making payments. - Must be familiar with society, culture, and geographical structure of Khost to enhance the working procedure and cash distributions plan accordingly. - Participate in direct and indirect cash distributions for beneficiaries with close coordination with program M&E and security departments. - Providing support to team members during the monthly and yearly closure of the accounts. - Assist in posting of daily transaction into spreadsheet. - Clear online BVA system for cash & bank payments on daily Basis. - Maintain a proper filling system for Finance department and make sure every voucher is stamped. - Provide documents upon internal/external audit requests. - Make sure each voucher is copied and filled before sending the documents to Kabul office. - Submit bank transfer application and any other form to bank and ensure that documents submitted on time to related banks. - Assist in reconciliation of cash/bank accounts with spreadsheet records. - Prepare weekly/monthly fund request and cash forecast. - Prepare and submit field office tax report to Kabul finance on time. - Having good relationship with other department staff and vendors. - Make sure payments and receipts are in accordance with finance procedures. - Any other Task assigned by direct / technical supervisors.
Qualifications
- Must have knowledge of computer office package especially MS Excel and MS word packages. - High School diploma is must, bachelor will be preferred – prior experience with computerized accounting package. - At least 2-3 years working experience with INGOs. - Detail orientated, organized, and able to work well in fast paced environment. - Should be able to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal skills) - Should be able to work in cross-cultural environment. - Should be a team-player, with flexible working habits and willingness to take on additional tasks as required to forward the aims of the team. - Should have team spirit, and work to foster good cooperation with other colleagues in the team and wider IRC Country Program.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a time you managed multiple tasks simultaneously? | This question assesses your ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. | Discuss a specific instance where you prioritized tasks, managed time efficiently, and how it benefited the project. |
| Describe how you would handle a disagreement with a team member on a project approach. | The interviewer wants to understand your conflict resolution skills and ability to collaborate. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure accuracy and attention to detail in your financial reports? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time you had to work with a diverse group of individuals. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take to ensure compliance with internal and external audit requests? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 4 years ago
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
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