Finance Associate (Treasury)

Date Posted: Mar 14, 2024

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Location:

Kabul - Afghanistan
Company:

IOM
Type:

Contract
Shift:

Rotating Days
Career Level:

Entry Level Staff
Positions:

1
Vacancy number:

SVN-KBL-2024 -21
Experience:

3 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per Company salary scale
Degree:

Bachelors
Apply Before:

Mar 25, 2024

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Job Description

Under the overall guidance of the Resource Management Officer and direct supervision of the Senior Treasury Associate, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for providing necessary financial support for the effective and efficient implementation of IOM activities in Afghanistan.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Assist with the control and monitoring of the finance activities of the mission in accordance with IOM rules and regulations.
Record cash and bank transactions in IOM’s accounting system.
Process payments through cheque and/or online banking in timely manner.
Assist in keeping track of maintaining sufficient funds at the mission level and prepare mission funding requests as necessary.
To Serve as a backup to Mission’s Cash Custodian in the absence of regular cash custodian.
Assist in handling daily local bank operations in terms of preparing the payment orders, where needed, cash withdrawals and other relevant forms ensuring compliance with the local banking and IOM procedures.
Assist in the preparation of payroll addition/deduction forms and Mission Payment Requests and communicate with MTS as and when required.
Ensure that Travel Expense Claims under e-TASS are processed in a timely manner in coordination with other Finance Associates.
Assist in tracking and clearance of staff’s vendor account including operational advances.
Provide assistance to staff services such as travel, expense claims, document retrieval, etc.
Suggest improvements to existing internal controls in order to safeguard the mission’s financial assets. Bring to the attention of the supervisor any relevant accounting issues.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finances, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience

or

College Diploma in the above field of studies with five years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Experience in accounting, treasury, banking, and reporting.
Experience in dealing with bank personnel and other external counterparts, as necessary.
Experience in preparation of cash flow reports/monitoring.
Experience in Auditing is an advantage.
Prior work experience with UN (United Nations) Agencies in a multi-cultural setting, International Non-governmental organizations in a multi-cultural setting, government institutions in a multi-cultural setting and the financial institution in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

SKILLS

Knowledge of accounting systems i.e. SAP/Oracle and IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards).
High level of computer literacy is required (MS Office, specifically Excel).
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and to analyze and interpret source information and data.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills, personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respect for diversity and creative thinking.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.
Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Required Competencies:

VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

Interested candidates are required to apply through the below online Form. Also, please take note that IOM does not accept applications in hard copies.

Before filling up the online Form, the candidate must carefully read the advertisement. Please proceed to fill the online form only if you meet the minimum requirements stipulated in the advertisement.

Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to submit the application and should fill their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by IOM through e-mail only.

Applicants are advised to submit only one application for a particular post. The indicated requirements, qualifications and experience are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for written assessment or oral interview.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HR department to submit resume and Motivation Letter. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate in form is accurate.

If you agree with above, please proceed to the online application form by click HERE.

Posting period:

From: 14.03.2024 to 25.03.2024

No Fees: IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank account.

Submission Email:

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