Services and Research Organization of Azhman (SROA) is an Afghan non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political developmental organization, Established and registered with MoE in December 2020.

SROA is dedicated to improving the lives of Afghan communities through a variety of developmental programs. Our key focus areas include education, healthcare, community development, and research initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable development and social well-being.

Our organization collaborates with local and international partners to implement projects that address pressing social issues and contribute to the empowerment of marginalized populations. By leveraging research and evidence-based strategies, SROA strives to create impactful and lasting change in the communities we serve.

Guided by the principles of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, SROA is committed to fostering a brighter future for Afghanistan through innovative solutions and dedicated service.

The Finance Assistant/ Cashier is responsible to establish and maintain a proper financial management system based on internationally accepted financial standards. The Admin/Finance officer is responsible to ensure effective, efficient and transparent utilization of financial resources at SROA. He is overall responsible for upward and downward accountability in all financial transactions.

A-General Responsibilities:

• Act according to the policy of SROA
• Act according to the PSEA/UN Policy.
• Keep confidential with issues related to SROA
• Develop Spirit of co-operation and understanding among members of the team 

B-Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversight of daily tasks of Finance department.
• Assisting SROA Management in development of budgets for the organization as well as for the new projects.
• Keeping records and data for financial filling systems in soft and hard copies.
• Updating records of bank statements on monthly basis.
• Monitor and check the processing of daily vouchers and cash books.
• Ensure that timely responses are made to departments’ requests/demands.
• Monitor funds availability to ensure sufficient funds are on hand for disbursements.
• Tracking records in accordance with budgets and budget variances.
• Develop and monitor effective filing systems (electronic and physical) for financial information and records of all projects.
• Monitor the data entry process of financial transactions in financial database.
• Making cash flow plans for the organization’s (project’s) expenses using budgets and actual cash flow with the support of the management board.
• Assist arranging wire transfers to sub offices, to implementing partners, employees and or vendors.
• Assist in filing system, proper filing of financial supporting documentations, tax remittance confirmations, wire transfer confirmations, project agreements and partner agreements in an appropriate manner.
• Provide and submit monthly financial reports of SROA projects officer.
• Preparing SROA projects monthly, quarterly, annual and final financial management reports to SROA Management and Donors.
• Prepare both internal and external monthly/quarterly financial reports of SROA projects.
• Prepare monthly trial balance reports for project accounts.
• Ensure that all financial management components of projects are implemented according to donor Admin/Finance and expenditure management law and regulations.
• Make sure the project national staff monthly remunerations are processed in due time.
• Assist in preparation and development of budgets for proposals ensuring overreach costs are covered.
• Make sure the operational budget is updated, and sufficient funds are available to cover the project national staff remunerations, equipment, training cost, petty cash and other expenditures.
• To continually update operating budget and prepare for its review by projects officer. And other relevant employee of the organization in every month.
• Hold and facilitate regular working meetings on the project’s implementation progress.
• Attend regular SROA working meetings and provide reports on the related financial issues and make sure decisions are followed-up.
• To supervise and train all Finance unit staff.
• Train project field coordinators on how to monitor their budgets, code expenses and the proper use of project financial forms.
• Identify financial problems, if any, review action plan to resolve them.
• Make sure that the project special account is replenished and that the payments are made in due time.
• Examine and certify financial summaries and supporting documents for validity, accuracy, budget coding, completeness in compliance with agreed financial systems and procedures. Follow up and resolve problems as necessary.
• Cooperate in preparation of the budgetary forecasts for the project expenses with relevant
  program staff with controlling and verification of inventory, petty cash and payroll verification.
• To prepare monthly Reconciliation Files.
• Recommendations for financial procedures and controls that meet Generally Accepted Accounting Practices.
• Develop bookkeeping process.
• Processing daily payments.
• Maintain all cash registers accurately and efficiently.
• Issue receipts, refunds and credits due to customers.
• Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
• Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas.
• Resolve customer complaints.
• Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers.
• Calculate total transaction cash flow (in-out) on daily/weekly basis and reconcile this with total amount.
• Keep periodic balance sheets of amounts and numbers of transactions
• Preparation of monthly activities report to line supervisor.
• Perform other duties assigned by the line supervisor.

Qualifications and Position’s Requirements:

• BBA (Specialized in Admin/Finance) preferably Chartered Accountant with 2-3 years of working experience with NGOs, UN agencies or government in financial management positions.
• Excellent language skill of English, Dari and Pashto.
• Very good computer skills, MS- Office Package (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point)
• Well experienced in operating accounting software.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent conflict management and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to travel extensively within Afghanistan.
• Active team builder / player.
• Excellent business communication skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent financial analysis skills.

Interested Qualified Applicants should submit their SROA Job Application form, Update CV and Cover letter for the positions, no need to attach the Academic Certificates and supportive documents, the vacancy name and number should be written in the Subject of the Email.

Only Short listed Candidates will be invited for written test and interview.

Submission Email ID: hrsroa.af@gmail.com