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
Country
Afghanistan
City
Balkh
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