Senior Finance Officer- Afghan Nationals Only

Manage financial operations and ensure compliance with IRC policies.

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Overview

Manage financial operations and ensure compliance with IRC policies.

You have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from a recognized college/institution.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of accounting package (SUN system) will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural work environment and promote teamwork.

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.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with accounting systems and tools? This question assesses your technical proficiency in accounting software. Mention specific software you've used and how you applied them in your previous roles.
How do you ensure accuracy in your financial reporting? The interviewer wants to understand your attention to detail and processes for verifying data. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to work under pressure to meet a deadline. How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for effective communication with team members and stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you keep up-to-date with changes in tax laws and regulations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org