Finance Officer Afghanistan Kabul Central

Caution: This position is exclusively announced for internal candidates. 

Job Overview:

The purpose of Finance Officer is to implement delegated area of responsibility. The purpose of the job is to make sure that the financial issues within central area is managed, filed and reported timely. The post holder is responsible on implementation of NRC financial systems, policies and procedures in area level.

For more details about this position please click here: Job Description and NRC Grade Structure.

Generic Responsibilities: 

• Implement financial systems and procedures according to Financial Handbook and other NRC policies and delegate support function portfolio according to plan of action at area level.
• Prepare bank accounts and cashbox reconciliations.
• Verify that vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment.
• Ensure timely payment of staff salaries, contractors, suppliers and other expenditures.
• Ensure sufficient cash in the bank and in the cash boxes.
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by management, monthly financial reports (when requested) and send all relevant documents to the country office.
• Ensure scanning and filing of all financial documents according to NRC standards.
• Support programme staff in financial matters.
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function.

  Specific Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for managing monthly financial statements for the Area office.
  • Ensure that all payment requests are properly documented, verified and authorized before payments are made.
  • Control that supporting documentation of all cash transactions are valid and report to the Finance Coordinator in case of insufficient documentation.
  • Posting of financial transactions into Agresso system [NRC’s financial software].
  • Keep track and record all cash advances and ensure all advances are accounted for within the set guidelines [with some flexibility with good justification].
  • In close coordination with Program Managers/Coordinators, prepare the monthly cash forecast/ cash request to office, for all projects to ensure cash flow in the Area office.
  • Process payments directly to suppliers, other vendors and other agencies.
  • Assist Line Manager, support manger and Area Manager as per requested.
  • Member of procurement committee as per request.
  • Responsible for implementing and monitoring of internal controls to ensure compliance with financial policies.   
  • Any other duties assigned by supervisor.
  • Assist with financial audits and provide requested information
  • Track and monitor BVA before payment verification.

    Generic Professional Competencies:

    • 5-3 years’ experience working as a Finance Officer/Finance assistant in a humanitarian/recovery               context 
    • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
    • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
    • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile 
    • Fluency in English, both written and verbal 
    • Having Bachelor Degree in accounting, finance, Business administration or Economics.

      Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

      • Knowledge of the local language Dari and Pushto 
      • Experience with start-up, exit or similar
      • being able to take decision that impact on delivery of activities and services

        Behavioral Competencies:

        • Managing resources to optimize results
        • Managing performance and development
        • Analyzing
        • Handling insecure environments
        • Empowering and building trust

          We Offer:

          • Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
          • NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents. 
          • Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labor Law.
          • Top up Credit card on monthly basis. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.
            Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.
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