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| Finance Officer | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Management, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-08-31 | Close Date | 2024-08-31 |
| Vacancy No | HRM-429 | Gender | Male |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 24 Months |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (BBA preferred). | Experience | 3 Years |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | CHA, Salary Scale |
About Company
About (CHA), Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (موسسه همکاری): Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (CHA) is a non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political Afghan organization that has been dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable populations since 1987. CHA focuses on community development, agriculture, health, education, and disaster management across Afghanistan. Through the implementation of emergency, rehabilitation, and development projects, CHA provides critical aid to families affected by war, famine, and natural disasters. The organization is committed to rehabilitating both rural and urban areas and works closely with communities to promote sustainable development throughout the country. Core Commitments and Expectation from Candidates CHA is dedicated to creating an environment where all staff members are committed to our core values and principles. We believe that our employees play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and excellence of our organization. Therefore, we have outlined the following core commitments and expectations that all candidates must adhere to: Adherence to CHA's Policies and Procedures: All candidates must adhere to CHA's policies and procedures, these guidelines are designed to ensure a safe, fair, and efficient working environment. Compliance with these policies is fundamental to maintaining the standards and quality of our operation. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA): CHA has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and abuse. All candidates, employees, associates, and partners must comply with the PSEA policy. Ethical Conduct and Integrity: Candidates are expected to maintain high standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all their professional dealings. This includes avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to anti-fraud and anti-corruption guidelines. Commitment to Non-Discrimination and Diversity: CHA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Candidates must respect and promote diversity and non-discrimination based on race, gender, age, or any other protected characteristic. Child Protection: Candidates must adhere to the Child Protection Policy, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in all CHA activities. Environmental and Social Safeguards: Candidates must follow CHA's Environmental and Social Safeguard Policy to minimize environmental impact and ensure sustainable practices in all projects and operations. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. To ensure compliance, candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. These checks will include the verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may also be required to provide additional information to facilitate these checks. By joining CHA, candidates commit to these core values and contribute to our mission of providing humanitarian assistance with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who share our commitment to making a positive impact.
Job Description
The Finance Officer is responsible for implementing delegated financial activities, ensuring efficient cash/bank management, voucher verification, and budget control, and overseeing day-to-day financial operations. The role also involves verifying payroll, procurement requests, and financial activities at the field office level. Key Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the distribution of procurement advances, ensuring all supporting documents, including bills, quotations, and contracts, are properly filed and attached to vouchers.
2. Review and control procurement documents, including supplier agreements, housing leases, and staff contracts, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
3. Authorize payment of office expenses within approved budget lines, verifying prior approvals and ensuring alignment with financial protocols.
4. Conduct weekly cash reconciliations and monthly bank account reconciliations, promptly identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
5. Manage cash assignments and requests for monthly budgets from the main office, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
6. Prepare and report monthly bank reconciliations and present comprehensive financial reports, including trial balances, to the field office manager and main office.
7. Digitize vouchers using the ERP-Online system, maintain accurate ledgers, and ensure the timely submission of original financial documents to the main office.
8. Review and verify monthly project-based and permanent staff taxes, severance payments, and statutory returns, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
9. Oversee and monitor ongoing project budgets, prepare detailed budget balance sheets, and submit monthly budget forecasts to the head office.
10. Actively participate in meetings, providing financial insights, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, and fostering effective internal communication.
11. Supervise the monitoring and maintaining goods, equipment, and inventory, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of inventory department activities.
Job Requirement
Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (BBA preferred). Experience: at least 3 years of professional work experience in finance, ideally within an NGO or international organization.
Skills:
1. Proficiency in financial software.
2. Excellent command of English and Dari/Pashtu languages.
3. Strong computer literacy, including experience with accounting packages, word processing, and spreadsheets (preferably Word and Excel).
4. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
6. Willingness and ability to travel to project areas for monitoring or cash distribution.
7. Perform routine tasks according to organizational principles.
8. Maintain confidentiality of organizational information and Uphold honesty and a strong work ethic. 9. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
10. Strong sense of integrity and personal commitment to the organization’s goals.
Submission Guideline
Interested and qualified candidates should send us their information through the below:
https://manage.cha-net.org/jobs/66c9b923d7dc4500585b6e87
for more information please contact to this number: 0729128549
Submission Email
Please use the above link in the Submission Guideline section