Finance Assistant (Kunar)

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

WHO ARE WE?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, and participation.

ABOUT THE JOB

The overall purpose of the role:

The Finance Assistant is a focal person in the field office for financial tasks; He/She works under the direct supervision of the support services team leader, with technical support from the Finance officer on technical aspects. The position holder will make daily payments through cash, cheques & wire transfer to vendors and beneficiaries. He/She will have custody of the office safe.

Responsibilities:

• Custody of office safe and accountability for the cash box.
• Check each document to assuring all paper works in place. Make cash payments for small. amounts.
• Report daily cash counts to the area manager or admin/finance officer.
• Preparation of cheques and wire transfers for bank payments.
• Dealing with the bank on issues related to finance.
• Any senior manager is allowed with the authorization of the AM, HoFA, or the CD to perform cash count.
• Ensure the use of accurate exchange rates of currencies.
• Withdraw cash from the bank when needed with the support of the AFO.
• Ensure that security is up to standard for any cash movements (as per the procedure.
• Payment: make payments for all items and services which have been properly approved.
• Safe & Cashbook checking: at the end of each day, the cashbook and the safe should be checked
• and the balance should correspond.
• Issue advances based on approved documents to staff.
• Tax reports preparation.
• Payment of all electricity and other utility bills.
• Manage Petty cash and clear Cash advances upon request.
• Prepare monthly cash counts.
• Maintain proper filing of all financial documents (vouchers, contracts, tender documents, etc.).
• Assist with Administrative activities such as office equipment, leave tracking, filing, etc.
• Any other relevant tasks assigned by the line Manager.

Key Deliverables:

• Finance
• Administration

Key stakeholders:

• Logistics
• Administration & Finance
• HR Department
• Program
• DDG

We Offer:

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC salary scale

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
• Good communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Basic proficiency in PowerPoint and Word
• Well-developed organizational and planning skills in order to meet deadlines.
• INGO experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, Economics, or relevant field preferred. High
• school with strong Accounting & Admin background is suitable.

Languages:

• Advanced language skills in English
• Fluency in local languages, Pashto, and Dari.

Application process:

Female interested candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking the below apply button. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.