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Provincial Accountant

Community Driven Development Organization , Multi Location

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Bachelor's Degree
Multi Location (Khost, Logar, Ghazni, Paktika, Paktya)
Full Time
3453

About Community Driven Development Organization

CDDO is a Non Governmental, Non for Profit Organization functioning in all regions of Afghansitan. CDDO is formed by a core team of experienced Afghans who have been working in Afghanistan for the past three decades and managed national flagship community development programs such as the National Solidarity Program (NSP) and the Citizens’ Charter National Priority Program (CCNPP). CDDO’s main focus area is rural development, including designing, managing and implementing inclusive community driven services, relief and emergency response projects. At CDDO we strongly believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration. We have cultivated a welcoming and inclusive working environment that encourages open communication, mutual respect, and the exchange of diverse ideas.

Job Summary

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Duties & Responsibilities

  • The provincial Accountant will primarily be responsible for handling the grant funds, operational funds and expenditure document collection/verification and will report to the finance manager at HQ,
  • Responsible to update the cash book and bank book in daily bases, prepare a summary of accounts, cash count, Bank Reconciliation Statement, monthly budget monitoring reports and submit to the finance unit at HQ for expenses booking and advance replenishment,
  • Responsible for ensuring the correct processing and booking of transactions relating to projects operational expenditures, maintaining records relating to such transactions for audit and for the cash holdings of the provincial office in line to the FMM guidelines and requirement of the donor,
  • Ensure cash receipts retained on the premises overnight are to be minimized and locked up in safe,
  • Regular and proper maintaining and updating books of accounts (Cash book, bank book, petty cash book, etc.),
  • Properly maintain the petty cash for payments of daily minor expenses and withdraw petty cash within ceiling limit,
  • Properly maintain petty cash book and bank book in systematic manner and reconcile the petty cash book with cash in hand and account for petty cash reimbursement,
  • Provide summary of accounts, Cash Count, Bank Reconciliation Statement, monthly/quarterly budget monitoring reports and submit to Finance Unit for expenses booking and advance replenishment,
  • Reconcile cash advances for specific activities once completed,
  • Process payroll transactions within the accounting system which is clearly stated in the FMM.
  • Prepare and send monthly the provincial office payroll to the finance Unit in HQ,
  • Clearance of advances of the provincial operation account with the Finance Unit,
  • Provide on the job training and sufficient information and instructions to the district staff on operations, grants activities and expenditure document collection/management in line to the CDDO FMM and requirement of the donor,
  • Responsible for collecting financial reports/information from the district offices and review and verify and then submit to the Finance Unit in HQ,
  • Ensure that the documentation maintain or send is complete and free of errors,
  • Ensure timely and effective liaison with the Finance Unit in HQ,
  • Ensure all receipts and payments are made in accordance to policies and procedures as clearly stated in the CDDO FMM and as per the requirement of the donor,
  • Ensure all supporting documents are properly maintained at the provincial & district level for future audit review and verifications,
  • Ensure sufficient internal controls is in place at the Provincial and District levels for smooth and timely running of the daily activities,
  • Cross verify all disbursements forms and closures forms according to the content and conformity with the CDDO OM and FMM guidelines and requirement of the donor,
  • Maintain accurate records & supporting documents of funds transferred and expenditures incurred under the projects disbursements in organized manner,
  • Any other duties requested by the line manager based on the project’s needs.


Job Requirements

  • At least Bachelor’s degree in related fields (economics/finance) with 4 years related work experience and preferable will be given to the master degree.
  • Have clear understanding and knowledge of relevant guidelines and policies as stated in the CDDO Operations Manual (OM) and the Financial Management Manual (FMM),
  • Familiar and understand the Ministry of Finance Coding System, Chart of Accounts, relevant government forms by coordinating with the CDDO finance unit to ensure allotments and payments are processed on time,
  • Ability to prepare operational plans of organization or project,
  • Having required skills in the related technical field,
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Note: Those Candidates whom have experiences of working with CCAP/NSP will be given preference. The preference will be also given to the local area (relevant districts/provinces) successful candidates. 


Submission Guideline

Please submit your application and update CV, copies of required university degree certified by the relevant Ministry (ministry of education/Higher Education) and all work certificates as per your CV, before the closing date. (Please make sure that the size of documents that you attach does not exceed 2MBs). If any of the mentioned documents are not sent/provided,

To apply please click on the below link: https://jobs.af/jobs/provincial-accountant-9Lw3-wko6

Only complete applications will be accepted and short-listed candidates will be contacted.


Functional Area

Accounting

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Khost
Logar
Ghazni
Paktika
Paktya

Post Date

Jun 22, 2023

Closing Date

Jul 02, 2023

Reference

301/HRMD/CDDO

Number of Vacancies

5

Salary Range

As per company salary scale

Years of Experience

4 years

Probation Period

3 month

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Contract Duration

1 year

Contract Extensible

Yes

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Gender

Male