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| Finance Officer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Kandahar, |
| Categories | Finance, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2023-12-05 | Close Date | 2023-12-09 |
| Vacancy No | OHA/KDR/123 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 6 months |
| Education | At least a bachelor's degree in the field of BBA, BA Economics, LLB, or any other related field, • Fluency in Dari or Pashto with strong communication skills with fluency in the English language required. • four to 2-3 years of work experience within in | Experience | Minimum 2 years’ experience in relevant field especially in development projects |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per Organization salary scale |
About Company
About OHA: Organization for Humanitarian Assistance (OHA), was established in the year 12. January. 1994 is an Afghan, non-profit, non-governmental, non-profit organization, a cooperative partner of the UN and other international organizations implementing developmental and humanitarian projects in the southern region of Afghanistan. OHA strives to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) while strictly adhering to the humanitarian principles and key elements of good governance; participation, transparency, and accountability. The intention is to alleviate severe suffering, spread awareness, and enable people to become self-employed and self-dependent at village, district, and city levels for boosting rural and urban economy and livelihood in consultation with donors and local communities. With 29 years of experience, extensive knowledge, and strong roots in the society with a wide range of network and access to the hard-to-reach areas in the Southern provinces (Kandahar, Helmand, Urozgan, Zabul, Nimroz), OHA has been able to successfully implement 113 developmental and emergency response humanitarian projects from March 1995 with an impartial, neutral, independent, humane and transparent way funded by various donors (see the; our Donors section). Close relations with people in particular with Shuras, community elders, and religious leaders, and having a professional and experienced team are the key factors of OHA’s successful work in remote and unsecure geographical areas. Our areas of work include; irrigation (canals, culverts, bridges, flood protection), education (schools, literacy, awareness campaigns), road (structure and construction), capacity building (management training, vocational training), drinking water (drilling wells and extending water supply), health system (construction of infrastructure), provision of humanitarian assistance during natural and human-made disasters. OHA is registered with the Ministry of Economy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and is an active member of the NGO coordination body of Southern-Western Afghanistan and Balochistan Association for Coordination (SWABAC), with its head office in Kandahar City, and its sub-offices in Lashkargah and Zaranj cities. The rest of the provinces are either covered by the existing offices or new offices are established, may the nature of the project require it. OHA plans to establish a permanent sub-office in Kabul city so that OHA can extend its services to other provinces as well.
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Finance Officer will be responsible for managing financial operations and ensuring compliance with donor regulations, local laws, and organizational policies. This role requires a thorough understanding of financial management, budgeting, reporting, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning and Budgeting:
- Collaborate with project managers to develop, monitor, and revise project budgets.
- Contribute to the preparation of annual organizational budgets.
- Financial Monitoring and Reporting:
- Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets and provide regular financial reports.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for donors and internal stakeholders.
- Cash Flow Management:
- Manage cash flows efficiently, ensuring adequate funds are available for project activities.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to forecast cash needs.
- Financial Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with local financial regulations, donor requirements, and organizational policies.
- Assist in the preparation for and response to audits.
- Grants Management:
- Work closely with the Grants Management team to oversee financial aspects of grants.
- Provide financial information and documentation for grant proposals and reporting.
- Financial Systems and Processes:
- Contribute to the development and improvement of financial systems and processes.
- Implement and maintain effective internal controls.
- Capacity Building:
- Provide training and support to project staff on financial management processes and procedures.
- Facilitate capacity building on financial reporting for project partners, if applicable.
- Other Duties:
- Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager or organizational leadership.
Job Requirement
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Proven experience in financial management, preferably within an NGO setting in Afghanistan.
- Familiarity with local financial regulations and donor guidelines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite
Submission Guideline
Interested candidates are requested to send their applications along with copies of their CVs (NOT Educational and Work Certificates),
Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and after that for an interview. If you are not contacted two or Three weeks after the closing date, please know that your application has not been successful for the post