Afghanaid is a British international NGO (www.afghanaid.org.uk) that has been working in Afghanistan since 1983. Headquartered in Kabul, Afghanaid implements projects directly in 8 provinces and through partners in a further number of provinces and maintains a marketing and fundraising office in London. Afghanaid works in some of the most remote areas of the country and through a range of programme interventions supports development of basic services, such as water and sanitation, access roads, education facilities and other community infrastructure; strengthens livelihoods through improved natural resource management, agricultural and small enterprise development, and improved access to markets; and provides humanitarian assistance in times of emergencies. Gender mainstreaming, local governance and community development are integrated into all of Afghanaid’s work. The results achieved have earned Afghanaid the respect and recognition of stakeholders as an effective and collaborative charity.
Under the supervision and guidance of the Financial Controller, the role will support the annual or quarterly budgeting & forecasting and monthly financial reporting & analysis processes including the preparation of budgets and forecast at organizational level and FCDO projects. The Financial Analyst will work with budget holders to review financial reports and how they impact project and operational plans; projected expenditure rates and budget balances as well as implement corrective actions plans. The Financial Analyst will examine individual line items and how they relate to the overall programmatic and/or departmental work plans.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake any other duties as and when required by the line manager and/or overview manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education/ Training
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or related discipline and/or studying towards a professional accounting qualification.
Work Experience
More than 4 years of professional experience in finance/accounting with strong emphasis on financial planning, reporting and analysis.
Professional Skills, Competencies, Values and Attitudes
Afghanaid seeks a responsible and dependable Financial Analyst with strong initiative, judgment and adaptability as well as excellent skills in communication, organisational, interpersonal relations, decision-making, financial management and reporting.
Specifically, the holder of this position should also demonstrate the following:
Please email a covering letter and your CV, by no later than 10 November 2022 to vacancies@afghanaid.org.uk including your name and the job title in the subject line. Your covering letter should be no more than 1 standard A4 page in length and explain how you meet the essential and desirable position requirements and why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for this role. Your CV should be no more than 4 pages and include 3 professional references including your current employer. The precision and style with which you present yourself in your covering letter and CV will be given significant weight in short listing candidates. Application with no proper subject (requested above) will not be considered.
Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply in this position.
vacancies@afghanaid.org.uk
Afghanaid is a British international NGO (www.afghanaid.org.uk) that has been working in Afghanistan since 1983. Headquartered in Kabul, Afghanaid implements projects directly in 8 provinces and through partners in a further number of provinces and m... Read More
