Finance Assistant Afghanistan Maimana

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 3 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 3 (NRC) contracts.

Purpose of the Job:

The purpose of Logistics Officer is to ensure smooth implementation and accountability of NRC’s logistics Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and polices.

The position holder will act and align all logistics related assignments according to policies, Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and donor requirements to ensure quality and transparency in logistical process.

The Logistics Officer will take an active role in supporting field-based logistics staff comply with NRC and donor guidelines.

Caution: This is an Afghan national position.

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Generic responsibilities:

• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
• Implements independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated
• Responsible for organizing and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support is being provided, in order to be most effective in supporting the team
• Use initiative in day to day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities and standards for the area of work
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
• Ensure proper filing of documents

Specific responsibilities:

• Review the supporting documentation of vouchers such as Purchase Request, Purchase Orders and other implementing documents and make the necessary corrections as needed regarding the project numbers, account number or other information and billing disputes.
• Verify calculations of the amounts claimed for payment and submit to the budget holder for authorization to proceed with the payment process.
• Responsible for cash payments and advance clearances.
• Request the area office forecast needs from Kabul and transfer to field offices when needed.
• Translation of receipts and any other finance related document when required.
• Prepare vouchers as requested.
• Maintain the record of all cash and bank transactions.
• Cash counts and computed with Bank Statement.
• Cash distribution to the NRC beneficiaries when required.
• Cash withdrawals from the bank if when required.
• Maintain proper filing system both hard and soft by digitalizing all financial documents
• Maintain complete files for all pending and processed payments for audit

Generic professional competencies for this position:

• Experience from working as a finance or similar role in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Creativity and willingness to try new things
• A positive and collaborative attitude and willingness to work in a team
• A willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment

Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

• Bachelor in Economics, Business Administration, Business Management, Accounting or secondary education with specialized certification in Finance with minimum two years’ relevant experience.
• Previous work experience with a satisfactory performance in the same or similar functional area, preferably with UN or INGOs
• Good written and spoken Dari/Pashto. Good spoken English.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Behavioural competencies

• Planning and delivering results
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environment
• Empowering and building trust

We Offer:

• Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
• Smart Phone with Top up Credit card with internet package on monthly basis.
• NRC will cover staff plus four (4) depended for medical insurance.
• One time Eid Bonus per year
• Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labour Law.