Introduction
DRC is an international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced people in more than 35 countries world-wide.
DRC established an operation in Pakistan in December 2010 in order to contribute to the flood recovery response, as well as part of a regional programme addressing Afghan displacement in close coordination with its programmes in Afghanistan, Iran and Tajikistan. The main DRC office in Pakistan is located in Peshawar with approximately 110 national and international staff.
The main programme components in DRC Pakistan consist in support to Afghan refugees through WASH, protection, livelihoods and community infrastructure activities. Recently, DRC has also started activities in relation to the IDPs from North Waziristan. DRC has a long-term view of its programming in Pakistan and aspires to expand its presence in Pakistan.
Position’s Overall Objectives
The Finance Assistant, supervised by the Finance Coordinator, is expected to assist in implementing financial procedures in compliance with HQ and donors’ regulations and support the Finance Coordinator in maintaining financial oversight over program activities and grants.
Responsibilities and Tasks
To achieve the overall and specific position’s objectives the Finance Assistant will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:
- Manage petty cash including cash withdrawal and make cash payments to admin staff for petty expenses;
- Check petty cash vouchers, receipts, and cashbooks;
- Cooperate and assist in audit requirements;
- Preparation of vouchers for cash and bank transactions as per DRC rules;
- Preparation of cheques for payments to vendors and staff members;
- Allocate budget codes and donor codes to transactions as per guidance from Finance Coordinator;
- Ensure data entry in cashbooks in an accurate and timely manner;
- Assist the Finance Coordinator in monitoring budgets for operation expenditures;
- Conduct cash counts at the end of each month and update cash forms in cashbooks;
- Prepare bank reconciliation statement on a monthly basis;
- Recording tax record for submission to Tax consultant/ department;
- Make necessary corrections in vouchers as suggested by HQ;
- Scan all monthly vouchers for HQ records;
- Maintain proper filing system and record keeping;
- Issue and adjust advances to staff members ensuring proper authorization and record;
- Information gathering and documents needed with GOP, Headquarters, and relevant ministries (tax exemption, banking, leases, and other contracts);
- Any other relevant duties as directed by the supervisor.
Note:
Only shortlisted female potential candidates will be called for Tes/Interview.
No TA/DA will be admissible to the shortlisted candidates(s) called for Test/Interview.
| Education |
Must |
Degree |
Degree Level |
Country |
Description |
 | BBA/MBA/MPA (Finance) | Bachelors Degree (2-3 Years) | Pakistan | BBA/MBA/MPA in Finance from a recognized university with atleast 1.5-2years of relevant experience in social sector. |
| Skills |
| Must |
Title |
Level |
Description |
| Financial, Interpersonal and Communication | Good | Command on financial and time management, written and oral English language, Proficient in using MS Office, especially MS(Excel) and other computer applications, Knowledge of Pushto is compulsory. Must be Honest. |