Country Accountant
07 Jul 2009 17:09:00 GMT
Deadline date: 09 Aug 2009 |
| Organisation: | Concern Worldwide |
| Location: | 152478 |
| Type: | contract |
| Salary: | 30-40 (000's USD) |
| Description: | COUNTRY ACCOUNTANT
TALOQAN, AFGHANISTAN MM/AN/CA Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the worlds poorest countries. Job Title: Country Accountant Reports to: Country Director Job Location: Taloqan, Takhar Province North East Afghanistan. Contract Details: Grade B 2 years Unaccompanied Start Date: ASAP Job Purpose: Lead the management of finance in Concern Afghanistan, working as a member of the Senior Management Team, to ensure that financial planning and systems are in place to support the strategic plans and programme activities of Concern Afghanistan. Ensure the sustainable implementation of proper financial procedures and policies in managing Concerns financial resources, reporting and training, in Afghanistan. The post holder as a member of the senior management team will participate in all major decisions relating to Concern Afghanistan. Main duties & Responsibilities: Maintain an effective & efficient system of internal controls which comply with Concern Guidelines. Reporting to large international donors on expenditure incurred over the life of the programmes. Provision of financial training and support to local partners. Timely preparation of monthly management accounts for programme heads and the Country Director. Timely preparation of financial reports & budget submissions required by Concern HQ (FRPs, budget revisions etc). Ensure that all accounts are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Assist with preparation of & revisions to budgets, both for Concern and for donors. Provision of support and advice to Programme heads on finance and accounting issues. Support and supervision of national accounting staff in our support and programme location offices. Training of local staff in Concern accounting practices and mentoring the national Finance Manager. Directing the expatriate assistant accountant in the conduct of his responsibilities and supporting his development. Planning and management of the annual audit process. To undertake periodic reviews and financial evaluations and audits of programme activities. As a member of the country Senior Management Team contribute to all major decisions in Concern Afghanistan. Person specification: Essential: ACA/ACCA/CIMA accredited Two years experience working as an accountant in a finance function is essential, preferably in a management accounting environment. General management experience is required. Candidates should be self-motivated & have experience of planning & delegating work within a team environment. Must be computer literate with a comprehensive knowledge of MS, Excel & accounts packages Good communication & team building skills. Relevant overseas experience with an NGO Desirable: Chartered member of recognised Accountancy Institution Knowledge of development issues & concepts Experience of working in an insecure environment Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements: Flexible and adaptable Able to prioritise and handle a diverse and heavy workload Ability to work as part of a team Analytical and problem solving skills Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines Methodical and thorough Capacity building and training skills Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity Empathy with organisational goals Proven management ability, including ability to motivate and develop skills of others Computer competence (excel, word, e mail) Patience & a sense of humour To apply: All applications should be submitted through our website at www.concern.net/jobs The closing date for this vacancy is 9th August 2009 Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concerns core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents. Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year. Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List). Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant. For additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office. Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. |
| Name: | Mascha Murphy |
| Telephone: | +353 1 417 7723 |
| Email: | camden.reception@concern.net |