Afghanistan: National Manager, Finance

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private international, nonprofit, and non-denominational development agency. It seeks sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous, coastal and other resource poor areas across the world. Concentrating its efforts in health, education, rural development and strengthening civil society sectors, AKF’s approach is based on a long-term commitment that is maintained despite political and social uncertainty.

The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is a member agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a dynamic network of development agencies currently operating in over 30 countries across Central and South Asia and East and West Africa. AKF (Afg) currently manages and implements the largest multi-sectoral development programme within the network and has built a strong reputation with the Government of Afghanistan, donors and local partners in a number of technical fields.

The AKDN is a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities. AKF (Afg) is part of AKDN and has been working in Afghanistan since 2002, with programs focused on Rural Development, Education and Health.

At present, it is seeking an exceptional individual to fill the position of National Manager, Financeat its Kabul Office.

Job Summary:

National Manager Finance will ensure that AKF is delivering its commitments to all of its stakeholders in relation to financial matters. This position will be based in Kabul but involves frequent visits to the AKF programme areas. The incumbent will be mainly responsible to maintain the organizational financial and management accounting and reporting systems..

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

· To make sure all expenses incurred are in accordance with the approval budgets;

· Ensue all expenses have accurate supporting documents and approval prior to payment;

· Setting up and monitoring financial controls and system

· Manage and records schedules for receivables and payables

· Dealing with the bank and prepare bank reconciliation statements

· Coordination with the regional finance staff for the their cash requests and iScala financial software needs

· Ensure proper functioning of iScala software and monthly data consolidation process

· Verify accuracy if records and reports received from regional officers and other AKDN institutes;

· Effective participation in the procurement processes and support Admin/Logistic departments;

· Ensure proper filing of financial data and records for quick reference

· Preparation of donor reports and other information as per donor guidelines and contracts

· Prepare monthly budget /fund utilization report for regional management;

· Ensure compliance with the accounting and auditing requirements;

· Coordination with internal and external auditors

· Ensure compliance with the donor grant agreements requirements;

· Preparation of budgets for donor proposals in coordination with programme personal;

· Preparation and compilation of annual budgets;

· Training and capacity building of the other finance staff in region;

· Ensure efficient cash management and safe cash handling;

· Assist in the recruitment of additional finance staff where necessary.

· To carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects AKF-A’s commitment to protecting children in accordance with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

§ At least a master’s degree in Finance and /or ACMA/CA intermediate;

§ Familiar with MS Office applications e.g Excel, Word Power point etc .;

§ Good command over iSCALA FIS;

§ Minimum of a 5 years working experience at the managerial level in finance at the development field;

§ Excellent interpersonal skills, client oriented, detailed, meticulous, proven successful capacity building/coaching

§ Proven ability to perform well in stressful situations e.g. with tight deadlines etc., quality oriented, proven ability to work independently and in team;

§ Excellent command over English; written and oral; Previous experience of working with the AKDN in preferable