Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Head of Finance, WERP Project Manager and other project staff to develop detailed financial plans and budgets for the Water Emergency Relief Project.
• Monitor and control project expenditures to ensure they align with approved budgets.
• Monitor project cash flow, including forecasting and managing cash disbursements, maintain oversight of project bank accounts and ensure proper documentation and reconciliation of financial transactions.
• Provide guidance and support to project staff regarding financial management processes and procedures. Conduct training sessions to enhance financial literacy and promote best practices in financial management.
• Identify potential financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Monitor project financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Work closely with the WERP Project Manager, WERP project Procurement Specialist, and other relevant staff to ensure effective coordination of financial activities. Collaborate with finance teams in partner organizations, as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with local financial laws, regulations, and tax obligations. Stay updated on relevant financial regulations and advise the project team accordingly.
• Maintain proper and complete record of grants receivable and payables and reconciled with grant contracts
• Having close follow up with PIU of the WERP project and timely submission of the financial reports and other projection for the coming period.
• Maintain complete history document of donor funded projects information both in soft and hard copy.
• Facilitating all the necessary documents before any internal or external audit. 

Internal Control

• In close coordination with Head of Finance, Finance Adviser and WERP Project Manager develop and implement internal control procedures specific to the project's financial operations. This includes establishing processes for budgeting, expense management, procurement, and financial reporting. Ensure that these controls align with organizational policies and best practices.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential financial risks and vulnerabilities within the project. Analyze and evaluate these risks to determine appropriate control measures. This may involve assessing risk factors such as fraud, errors, misappropriation of funds, and compliance issues.
• Monitor the project's compliance with internal policies, donor requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. Ensure that all financial activities are in line with the project's approved budget and that expenses are properly authorized and documented. Identify and address any compliance gaps or issues.
• Provide training and support to project staff on financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Promote awareness of the importance of internal controls and encourage adherence to established processes. Foster a culture of financial accountability and transparency within the project team.
• Continuously assess and improve the project's internal control framework. Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in financial management and internal controls. Implement changes and enhancements to the control environment as necessary to address new risks or improve efficiency.

Audit

• Gather and organize all relevant financial documents and records required for the audit, this includes financial statements, invoices, bank statements, contracts, and any other supporting documentation. 
• Respond to any queries and requests for information from the auditors. Cooperate with the auditors by promptly providing the necessary documentation and explanations they need to perform their audit procedures effectively.
• Collaborate with the auditors during the planning phase of the audit. Share information about the project's financial operations, controls, and any known risks or issues that may impact the audit. 
• Assist auditors during their fieldwork by providing access to financial records, systems, and personnel. Answer any questions they may have regarding financial transactions, policies, and control procedures. 
• Work closely with the auditors to address any audit findings or recommendations. Provide explanations and additional information as needed to clarify any discrepancies or issues identified during the audit. Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement corrective actions in response to the findings.
• Collaborate with auditors to evaluate the effectiveness of the project's internal controls. Provide them with information about the project's control environment, control activities, and risk management processes. Facilitate discussions about control weaknesses or areas for improvement identified during the audit.
• Review draft audit reports provided by the auditors and ensure that they accurately reflect the project's financial position and compliance with relevant requirements. Collaborate with auditors to finalize the reports and address any additional information or clarifications required.
• Use the audit process as an opportunity to identify areas for improvement in the project's financial management practices. Collaborate with auditors to implement their recommendations and enhance the project's financial controls and processes.

Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports according to agreed schedule between DACAAR and the donor. 
• The Senior Finance Specialist should ensure the financial reports are in compliance with donor requirements and regulations.
• Analyze and compare actual financial results against the project's budgeted amounts. Identify and explain any significant variances, highlighting areas where budget adjustments or corrective actions may be needed. 

Coordination

• Collaborate with WERP Project Manager, team members, and other internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration of financial activities. Regularly communicate with project teams to understand their financial needs, provide guidance on budgeting and expense management, and address any financial concerns or issues.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders such as donor and auditors. Facilitate communication and provide necessary financial information or reports to these stakeholders.  
• Close coordination with PIU FM team with consultation of Finance director/Head of finance/finance advisor in terms of reporting, financial review, internal & external audit, budgeting, compliance and budget vs actual analysis.

Other

• The Senior Finance Specialist must strictly follow the organization existing security policies, procedures and daily instructions of the safety personnel. 
• Any other tasks and duties assigned by HoF

Education:Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field is required.

Experience: The candidate must have minimum 5 years of proven Finance experience in some international NGOs or in similar industry, experience in working the World Bank funded project is preferable.

Other qualifications’ an advantage: 

• Ability in team working, Financial Management skills and ability to properly planning, Organizing and implementing project activities.
• Having skills of Strong reporting, effective communication problem solving and budget management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively 
• Experience in operating the SUN system is preferable 

Languages:Oral and written fluency in (English, Dari, Pashto)

• Good training opportunities to enhance employees’ skills 
• Severance pay: one-month salary per year of service
• 24 days of paid annual leave per year 
• 10 days of paid sick leave per year
• 2 days’ weekend
• Eid bonus on both Eids (after the completion of three-month service)
• 30 days of paid Hajj leave (after the completion of one-year service)
• 90 days of paid maternity leave for female employees (after the completion of three-month service) 
• 5 days of paid paternity leave for male employees (after the completion of three-month service)
• Public holidays (According to the approved public holiday’s list).
• Pick and drop Allowance AFN (2000/month)

• Applications without DACAAR’s UPDATED Job Application Form will not be considered.
• Application without Vacancy Number will not be considered. 
• UPDATED DACAAR job application form can be obtained from; DACAAR website www.dacaar.org/, acbar website www.acbar.org/; jobs.af websites, and DACAAR Main Office kabul.
• Applications submitted as .RAR file or if the size exceeds 2MB, will not be accepted by the system
• Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted and called for the written test/ interview.
• The salary would be paid in AFN according to the actual exchange rate.

Kabul Office Address: 
DACAAR, Main Office, Paikob-e-Naswar, Wazirabad, Kabul, Afghanistan

Postal address: Central P.O. Box 208, Kabul, Afghanistan
Phone: (+93) 0202230752/ (+93) 0202230753
E-mail: jobs@dacaar.org
Web site: www.dacaar.org