Finance Assistant

The Finance Assistant is responsible in handling all cash movements and in particular payment of program beneficiaries in the field. He/she also supports the Finance Officer in producing high quality documentation.

Responsibilities:

Documentation / vouchers

• Payment of cash to the beneficiaries (IDPs, returnees and other program beneficiaries)
• Accountable for cash box.
• Respect and follow-up the DRC’s financial procedures.
• Dealing with transfers and exchanges of money.
• Daily, weekly and monthly Cash counts.
• Produce computerized cash book based on cash movements IN and OUT of the cash box and safe.
• The cash book must, as a rule, reflect accurately and IN REAL TIME the movements of cash.
• Any senior manager is allowed with the authorization of the AM, HOSS or the CD to perform cash count
• Withdraw cash from the bank when needed with the support of the Finance Officer.
• Ensure that security is up to standard for any cash movements (as per procedure).
• Voucher & Cashbook: filling of voucher(s) & registration of voucher in general journal & cashbook.
• Payment: make payments for all items and services which have been properly approved.
• Safe & Cashbook checking at the end of each day, the cashbook and the safe should be checked and the balance should correspond.
• Vouchers: quality of vouchers should be checked by the Finance Assistant at the end of each week.
• Advances: ensure timely clearance of all advances for the staff.
• Ensures finance supporting docs are complete (coding, authorization level types of documents)
• The vouchers are sent to the capital office on time and a copy is kept at base level
• Control that field vouchers are acceptable
• Perform and document scheduled and unscheduled cash counts
• The filing system is clear, clean and up to date

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies: 

• Minimum 2 years relevant professional work experience with NGO.
• Experience of working in a finance role with an I-NGO for at least 1 year
• Experience of following organizational policies and procedures
• Good financial management/record keeping skills

Education/qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is often required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlock is required
• Demonistrated Communication skills & ability to work effectively under time constraints & take intiatives

Languages:

• English
• Pashto
• Dari

Source: https://job.drc.ngo/jobs/job?id=171392