Finance Officer Afghanistan Sar-e-Pul

Purpose Of The Job:

The purpose of Finance Officer position is to ensure smooth implementation and monitoring of NRC’s financial management.

The position holder will act and align all finance related assignments according to policies, Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and donor requirements to ensure quality and transparency.

The Finance Officer will take an active role in supporting field based finance staff comply with NRC and donor guidelines. 

Caution: This role is national, only internal candidates from Afghanistan can be considered.

For more details about the Job Description and NRC's Grade Structure please click on: Job Description and NRC Grade Structure.

Generic responsibilities:

• Ensure to adhere to Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and auditor requirements.
• Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines and procedures.
• Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows.
• Management of financial team.
• Training of line managers and staff with financial responsibilities.
• Provide regular analysis and reports.
• Implement anti-corruption policy.
• Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.
• Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes.

  Specific responsibilities: 

  • Responsible for verification of payments to contractors, & other payments as stipulated in the contract/agreement(s) & in line with NRC financial policies and procedures.
  • Maintain all financial records properly (hard copy and soft version).
  • Verification of per-diem, overtime, travel and other allowances.
  • Prepares and arranges Hawala agent, money exchanger and mobile money for transferring money to NRC office, and beneficiary payments.
  • Responsible for verification of all purchase requests and cash advances.
  • Monitor, check and posting of invoices & Postback on daily bases at Saripul field Office.
  • Responsible for cash counts, reconciliation, pending checks and report to Support Office on monthly basis.
  • Establish control for the prevention of waste, fraud, and mismanagement.
  • On time reporting of taxes to Support Office for payment to the government. 
  • Responsible for correction of errors in report as and when necessary.
  • Shall participate in all suppliers biding selection committees.
  • Induction training to newly hired staff when needed.
  • Monthly reporting to Finance Coordinator related to finance section activities.
  • In coordination with Project Managers prepare bimonthly forecast and process for final approval.
  • Ensure the inclusion of cash-based interventions and marked based programs in country and area-based strategies and their implementation across and within NRC’s core competencies
  • Provide an enabling environment for the implementation of cash-based interventions, including multi-purpose cash assistance, emergency cash responses
  • Request Support Office for transferring the money from Support Office to Saripul office.
  • Coordinate and liaise with programs on implementation of integrated activities related to finance department.

    Generic professional competencies:

    • Experience working as a Finance in a humanitarian or 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
    • Experience in web-based financial software
    • Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market based programs

      Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

      • Bachelor or Master Degree in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management & Financial Management.
      • Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in similar role preferably with international NGOs and UN agencies.
      • Knowledge of security context in northern region.
      • Strong computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel is mandatory).
      • Creativity, curiosity and willingness to try new things and to challenge the status quo.

        Behavioral competencies: 

        • Managing resources to optimize results
        • Managing performance and development
        • Handling insecure environments
        • Empowering and building trust
        • Team player & working with people
        • Flexible and creative
        • Long term committed, honest & straightforward thinker.
        • A positive and collaborative attitude and willingness to work in a team

          We Offer:

          • Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
          • NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents. 
          • Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labour Law.
          • Top up Credit card on monthly basis.