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| Finance Officer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Finance, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-09-14 | Close Date | 2024-09-21 |
| Vacancy No | CRS/HRT/24/66 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 2 | Contract Duration | 1 year with three months trial periods |
| Education | B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration strongly preferred. Courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent) | Experience | Minimum of 3 years work experience in Finance, Accounting preferably with an international organization. • Knowledge of political dynamics along the chain, infrastructure, market knowledge, as well as related laws and regulations. |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per CRS salary scale |
About Company
About CRS: CRS began working with local partners in Afghanistan in 1998 and launched its own direct operations in 2002. CRS carries out development and emergency relief efforts in Afghanistan with a focus on rural livelihoods through diverse programs that promote food security, natural resource management, and access to quality primary school education for marginalized communities and emergency response as needs arrive. CRS currently maintains 5 main provincial offices in Kabul, Bamiyan, Ghor, Daikundi and Herat provinces, as well as sub-offices that support the direct implementation of program activities.
Job Description
You will support the Finance department’s management of accounting systems, policies and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. As part of an experienced finance team, you will help coordinate daily financial activities through preparation and delivery of financial services.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Review and supporting documentation of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete.
- Help ensure maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in Systems financial accounting package.
- Record delegated financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review various accounts to detect irregularities.
- Help evaluate subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and help strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
- Prepare delegated financial reports, as needed,
- Help share information with subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues.
- Perform cost and benefit analysis, forecasting the projecting needs, understanding costs, and analyzing cost trends and incorporating into program and project budgets.
- Understand, examine, plan, and implement CRS shared costs coverage practices into program budgets.
- Defending budget recommendations to management and stake holders with data and evidence-based analyses.
- Raise policy concerns and clarify vague policy issue.
- Provide support and advice to related staff to ensure they reach professional potential.
- Processing and following up the annual tax clearance with the ARD and Taxpayers office.
- Any other tasks assigned/required by supervisor
Job Requirement
- B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration strongly preferred. Courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in Finance, Accounting preferably with an international organization.
- Knowledge of political dynamics along the chain, infrastructure, market knowledge, as well as related laws and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Good planning, coordination, prioritization, and time management skills
- Good analytical skills with ability to make independent judgment and decisions
- Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio). Experience with commodity tracking systems is a plus.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Finance Team, HoOps, Head of Office, Human Resources Manager, Procurement Officer,
External: Auditors, Partners
Required Languages – Fluent Dari, English Language is preferred
Travel – Include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 10 %.
"CRS is committed to providing daily allowances for mahrams who accompany female staff on day trips to the field, and per diem and accommodation for mahrams who accompany female staff on work-related trips that require overnight staying."
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Builds Relationships
- Develops Talent
- Strategic Mindset
- Accountability & Stewardship
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Protection Acknowledgment: CRS prohibits all forms of abuse and exploitation towards children and vulnerable adults. As a professional candidate, you commit to adhering to the Agency’s policy on protection, rights and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in CRS’ Safeguarding Policy
Submission Guideline
Applications comprise a one-page cover letter to explain your interest and suitability for the post and your CV. Please do not attach your education documents and work certificates unless requested.
Dear Applicants!
The process of submitting a CV/Application has been changed to the online system. Therefore, interested candidates are encouraged to apply using the link provided below. Applications sent to any other email address or location will not be considered. Please ensure to rename your application file according to your name entered on the first page of the application forms.
Interested candidates can submit their applications by clicking on this link.
Please note that applications received after the closing date (i.e., September 21st, 2024), will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews.
In line with CRS policy on gender equity, qualified women whose qualifications meet the requirements of above-mentioned position are particularly welcome to apply.