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| Job Ref: | 88923BR |
| Employer: |
Earth Tech Inc.. |
| City: | Kabul |
| Country: | United States |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Industries: | Financial Services |
| Job Description: |
Position: Finance Manager Period of Performance: o/a September 1, 2013 - o/a August 31, 2014 Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Reports to: Chief of Party Please note that this period of performance is indicative and subject to change due to the needs of our client. Background The purpose of this contract is to promote stabilization in key areas by supporting the GIRoA at the district level, while coordinating efforts at the provincial level, to implement community led development and governance initiatives that respond to the population's needs and concerns in order to build confidence, stability, and increase the provision of basic services. Work will focus on key districts prioritized by the United States Government (USG) Regional Platform-South (RP-S) and aligned with the GIRoA Key Terrain District (KTD), District Delivery Program (DDP) and other priority districts as determined by the relevant provincial governments. SIKA-South promotes stabilization in key districts while coordinating provincial efforts to implement community-led development and governance initiatives that build people's confidence and improve basic services. The program is based in Kandahar, with branches in target provinces and districts. SIKA-South seeks to deliver the following intermediate results: • Provincial and district entities increasingly address sources of instability and take measures to respond to people's development and governance concerns. • Provincial and district entities understand what organizations and provincial line departments work in their areas, what services they provide, and how the population can access those services. • Provincial authorities improve their ability to communicate with district entities to help them better understand their population's needs and prioritize basic service delivery interventions. • Provincial authorities are able to improve basic service delivery by using GIRoA, CDCs, DDAs and ASOP DCCs, which gain capacity to plan, design, implement and monitor projects, with a focus on labor-intensive projects or productive infrastructure. Objective The Finance Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining the program's financial systems. Job responsibilities are concentrated in the spheres of financial management and related support services. Duties and Responsibilities Accounting: • Reconcile project accounting and provide back-up documentation of all financial transactions for inclusion by the Home Office into monthly invoices to USAID • Establish and maintain electronic accounting tracking mechanisms • Review all local expenses for billing purposes • Produce accurate and timely financial reports • Maintain all accounting records • Prepare financial analyses and forecasts and identify areas of budgetary concern such as projections of significant over- or under-expenditure vs. the approved budget • Collaborate in preparing budget modifications with home office according to program needs in compliance with USAID rules and regulations • Review expense reports for compliance with USAID regulations and authorized expenditures • Report to Chief of Party and home office any inconsistencies or problems with field accounts • Define the structure of the field finance/accounting unit including mission statement, organizational structure and staffing plan • Requisition CCN personnel for the finance/accounting unit and participate in short-listing, interviewing, selection, and on-boarding of personnel • Work with Team Leaders, Operations Director, and PMU Heads to ensure accurate monthly financial projecting for cash flow requirements • Regularly Review Field Office Finance Manual to ensure current practices are compliant and address any policies that are not practical Payroll: • Make employer's and employees' payments to appropriate local agencies in accordance with local law • Process monthly payroll and corresponding deductions • Monitor and disburse payments for office purchase orders • Track and monitor purchase order financial status according to USAID rules and regulations Financial Process Review: • Review current financial processes for efficiency and accountability • Report on current processes and make recommendations for improvements where applicable Perform other tasks as may be deemed necessary by the Chief of Party. What We Offer AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
| Post Date: | 07/22/2013 |
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