The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat’s (AKAH) goal is that people live in safe, sustainable, and resilient habitats with the opportunity to thrive, whether in a remote mountain village, a town, or a densely populated urban center. It works with communities to help them prepare for and respond to natural disasters and the effects of climate change. AKAH also works to expand access to services and opportunities for people to improve their lives. AKAH helps communities prepare for the worst; provides immediate relief after disaster strikes; and helps build back better -- and greener -- while planning for a better future.  AKAH currently operates in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Pakistan, and India, with plans to expand further in Central Asia as well as East Africa.

The finance officer will report directly to regional supervisor finance and will be responsible for preparing of vouchers, providing advances to employees, maintain proper filing system, advance reconciliation, cash count, maintaining record of cash received and cash paid etc.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Record the expenses in the cash register and check expenses reports and verify that the closing cash balance reconciles to cash count.
• Scrutinize all bills and invoices and prepare vouchers within 2 days (ensuring all the supporting documents are attached to the vouchers), and get vouchers duly approved and signed by authorized people in the organization.
• Preparation of summary allocation and translation of invoices, quotations, and any other supporting documents.
• Scanning vouchers on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Disburse payments on a daily basis.
• Deducting the taxes and payment of tax to the government in a timely manner.
• Giving advances to employees and clearing the advances.
• Advance reconciliations and keep track of advances paid to employees for official purposes.
• Bank reconciliations monthly.
• Obtaining quotation with the admin department on need basis.
• Cash count on weekly basis and make sure that cash count is properly filled.
• Make sure that all the cash in the safe is reconciled with the cashbook and it is ready for any surprise cash count.
• Make sure that proper narration is written in the cash book and proper Budget Line is used in the cash book.
• Make sure that all the payments are approved by the finance head before he/she processes the payment.
• Preparation of the bank transfer letter and make sure that all the information on the bank transfer sheet is correct and matched with the bank details which has been provided by the supplier or the admin department.
• Travel to field for payments of mitigation project expenses or any other programmatic cost.
• Any other tasks assigned by her/his line managers.

Education: University Degree/Diploma in accounting, finance and business administration or any other relevant field.

Experience: Minimum 2 year of experience in Finance and accounting field

Knowledge and skills: 

• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking of English and local languages.
• To have good knowledge of computer programs (advance skill of excel and word program) knowledge of Quick book, ERP or any other financial software is advantage.
• To be flexible, having positive attitude and the ability to work under pressure and give high commitment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to adjust in a diversified and professional environment.  

Interested applicants meeting the above requirements should submit a cover letter along with your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to:

hr.akaha@akdn.org 

Important Notes:

• Please quote the  Subject title with vacancy number Finance Officer BGL/11/24/167  as the subject of the e-mail when applying.
• No supporting documents (e.g. diplomas, identification card(s) etc.) are required at this stage.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
• Salary: According to Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH)-Salary Scale. 

Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Aga Khan Agency for Habitat, Afghanistan recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity, safeguarding children from abuse, and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Your details and information shared in this advertisement shall remain confidential.