Finance Assistant (For Afghan Female Nationals Only)
Support cash and bank payment activities including reporting and coordination.
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Overview
Support cash and bank payment activities including reporting and coordination.
You have:
- 14th grade Diploma is a must, bachelor will be preferred – prior experience with computerized accounting package.
- At least 2-3 years working experience with INGOs.
- Must have knowledge of computer office package especially MS Excel and MS Word.
- Should be able to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal skills).
- Should be able to work in a 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.
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to work well in fast paced 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
- 14th grade Diploma is must, bachelor will be preferred – prior experience with computerized accounting package. - At least 2-3 years working experience with INGOs. - Must have knowledge of computer office package especially MS Excel and MS word packages. - 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 describe a time when you had to maintain detailed financial records under pressure? | This question assesses your ability to manage stress and your attention to detail in financial reporting. | Provide a specific example that demonstrates your organizational skills and accuracy. |
| How do you ensure effective communication with team members from different cultural backgrounds? | The interviewer wants to understand your adaptability and cross-cultural communication skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience using MS Excel in your previous roles. What functions do you find most useful? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time when you identified a discrepancy in financial transactions and how you addressed it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In your opinion, what is the role of teamwork in finance and accounting activities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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