Finance Assistant - Balkhimg

SAVE THE CHILDREN (SCI)

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030. No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthdayAll children learn from a quality basic education and that, Violence against children is no longer tolerated. We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Job Summary

    • CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
      Level 2: either the post holder will have access to personal data about children and young people as part of their work; or the post holder will be working in a 'regulated' position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore, a police check will be required {at 'standard' level in the UK or equivalent in other countries).
    • ROLE PURPOSE:
      As a member of the   office finance  team reporting to the  Coordinator, Finance  -the Assistant provides  support to SCI Balkh Office  by ensuring that all the  cash  transactions are properly documented, all the  bank transactions are recorded in to the  system regularly, and  that the transactions are filed, and  archived as  per standards.
    • In the  event  of a major  humanitarian emergency, the  role  holder  will be expected to  work  outside the  normal role  profile and  be able  to vary  working hours  accordingly.
      SCOPE OF ROLE:
    • Reports to: Coordinator, Finance
    • Staff reporting to this post: Nil
    • KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
        Bank transactions
          Prepare all bank transactions for employees and  suppliers,  including tax  calculations. b.    Payment to suppliers; check  the  support documents in compliance with SCI Policy.
         Preparation of vouchers
    •  Filing System
      Filing vouchers of SCI Balkh office  to maintain the  internal controls
      Labeling scanning files for Cash  payment, Bank Payment, GJVs, Payrolls,  Accruals, Tax  payments .
          Provide  necessary support during  internal and  external audit  exercise:
    • Data entry
      Entry of cash  payments.
       Daily cash  count  sheet verification
       Others
      Under  supervisor instructions:
       Perform  balance Sheet  Accounts Reconciliation
       Provision  of Documents to Internal I External Audit
         Assist in covering  for any  other position  in the  Finance team during  vacancy, leaves,  or high workload.
       Other tasks as assigned
      SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS Accountability:
       Holds self-accountable for  making  decisions,  managing resources efficiently, achieving  and  role
      modelling  Save the  Children  values.
        Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities, giving them the  freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
      Ambition:
       Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same.
        Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
       Future orientated, thinks strategically.

The Finance Assistant - Balkh will have responsibilities that include:

    •  Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
       Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
         Approachable, easy to talk to.
      Creativity:
        Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
        Willing to take disciplined risks.
      Integrity:
        Honest, encourages openness and transparency.
      Equal Opportunities
      The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the Save the Children International
      (SCI) Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
      Health and Safety
      The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
      Additional job responsibilities
      The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the Post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience

Job Requirment

    • QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
       Two years' experience in a similar role
        Bachelor’s Degree in related field
        Excellent experience of computerized accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
       Strong communication and interpersonal skills
       Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its values
       Written and verbal fluency in English

Submission Guideline

  • Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.
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  • Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.
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Country

Afghanistan

City

Balkh

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Overview

  • Location: Afghanistan , Balkh
  • Job Title: Finance Assistant - Balkh
  • Rate: As per organization salary scale
  • Degree: Bachelor
  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 2 Years
  • Reference: 8617
  • Number of Vacancies: 1
  • Period: N\A
  • Contract Type: N\A
  • Contract Duration: N/A
  • Contract Extensible: N\A
  • Closing Date: Aug 14, 2024