Afghanistan: Finance Officer, Afghanistan Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (AMELA) Kabul, Afghanistan

Finance Officer,Afghanistan Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Activity (AMELA)Kabul, Afghanistan

Project Summary:

The purpose of AMELA is to provide monitoring, evaluation, and learning support services/assistance to strengthen the implementation of USAID development programs in Afghanistan, and to build the technical M&E knowledge and skills of USAID/Afghanistan Mission staff and stakeholders. The services provided under AMELA will contribute to supporting USAID/Afghanistan as an effective development organization with strong learning and adaptive management processes.

**Please note: Only Afghan citizens are eligible for this position

Position Summary:

The Finance Officer is responsible for managing overall accounting and financial control systems for MSI Afghanistan Office and for ensuring that adequate and appropriate internal controls are in place to meet generally recognized accounting standards. In addition, the Finance Officer will manage bookkeeping, bank accounts, and cash flow to ensure sufficient funds are available for effective and efficient implementation. Specific areas of responsibility include financial report preparation, review and submission to MSI HQ, and cash flow management.

Estimated Level of Effort: Full Time

NTA Rate: Grade C, Steps 1-5

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update accounting and financial control systems in accordance with U.S government regulations (expenses are reasonable, allowable, and allocable)
• Manage the preparation and submission of the MSI Afghanistan monthly expenditure reports, ensuing that they are accurate, complete and submitted to MSI Afghanistan Finance Director in a timely manner;
• Manage the preparation and submission of the monthly fund projections ensuring that they are accurate and complete;
• Work in close collaboration with the Finance Director and other senior MSI/Afghanistan staff for project budget and expense planning;
• Ensure that transactions are appropriately recorded in a computerized accounting system and ensure MSI accounting and procurement standards, procedures and policies are followed and implemented;
• Develop a plan to monitor all project-related funds;
• Design and manage prefect audits and financial reviews;
• Maintain a close coordination with all the senior staff on financial matters and advise them, as appropriate, on matters requiring their attention;
• Other accounting, financial management and administrative tasks consistent with the overall scope of this position assigned from time to time by the respective supervisor/s.

Qualifications:

• University degree in accounting, finance, or similar field;
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in an equivalent position;
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software is preferred;
• Experience working in a similar position for an NGO or an international organization is preferred;
• Knowledge of OMB Circular A-122 is desired;
• Working knowledge of English, both written and spoken;
• Ability to ensure all data (including MSI-AMELA proprietary information) is fully protected from unauthorized dissemination/distribution.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

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