Senior Finance Officer- Afghan Nationals Only

Job Description

· Upload all spreadsheet and transactions into SUN Accounting System.

· Prepare BVA for review of field offices, country management and program coordinators.

· Review monthly reports (spreadsheets) of Helmand and reports sent by field offices to ensure mathematical accuracy, coding used and are in accordance to IRC policies and procedures.

· Follow up with various Helmand based staffs for liquidation of programme advances.

· Monitor finance officer in preparation of Helmand spreadsheet.

· Keep liaison with administration department for completion of various reporting requirements to tax authorities.

· Calculation of taxes payable according to the local legislation. Ensure that outstanding amount of Tax is paid on time in accordance with income tax rules and regulations.

· Process the annual tax return forms of IRC for the fiscal year and ensure the timely follow up with Ministry of Finance.

· Manage cash for Helmand office and advice finance officer for cash requests.

· Post monthly spreadsheet transactions to SUN accounting system. Ensure that all information in the spreadsheets is correct and complete.

· Provide feedback and guide field finance staff on procurement planning to keep transactions with donor requirements and IRC policies, procedures, and standard practices.

· Receive cash forecasts from field offices and ensure accuracy of calculation. Compile the cash forecasts and prepare the schedule for transfers for overall IRC program.

· Monitor payroll preparation to ensure accuracy, identify problems and make recommendations for improvement to appropriate managers. Process national payroll in keeping with IRC policies, procedures and standard practices.

· Produce timely and regular balance sheet accounts reconciliation for all balance sheet accounts. Identify differences or discrepancies and follow up as appropriate.

· Assist Finance manager in cash management.

· Assist finance manager in bank management.

· Follow up bank signatory changes.

· Prepare and following bank transfer application form.

· Manage staff salaries to their personal accounts.

· Submit bank statements from banks monthly.

· Bank reconciliation.

· Assist finance manager in receivable management.

· Participate in professional development activities, as needed or requested and perform other duties, as necessary or as requested.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or Finance. in accounting from recognized College/Institutions.

· Three to five years of accounting experience is required

· Experience with an International NGO preferable.

· Proficient in MS suite applications; significant experience in MS Excel, accounting package knowledge (SUN system) will be an added advantage.

· The candidate should be able to work in a multi-cultural work environment, work well in and promote teamwork and able to handle pressure with professional grace.