Finance Assistant

Job Title:                           Finance Assistant

Location:

Bajaur (Local Candidates will be given preference and female candidates are encouraged to apply)

Department:

Health

Reporting to:

Finance Officer

No of Position:

01

Last Date for Apply:

21-September-2025

Project Duration:

5 months

Organization Vision 

Saving Lives, Uniting People, and changing minds for healthy, safe and resilient communities

Organization Mission

The Leading humanitarian organization of Pakistan, committed to prevent and alleviate human sufferings by mobilizing the power of humanity through volunteers.

PRCS Fundamental Principles

Humanity

Impartiality 

Neutrality

Independence

Volunteer Service

Unity

Universality

Position Objectives:

• The Finance Assistant will support financial management, documentation, and reporting for Health, WASH, and MPCA interventions in Bajaur. The position will ensure accurate accounting, compliance with donor/organizational policies, smooth execution of payments and cash transfers, and effective coordination with program and finance teams.

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Specific Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities:

1

• Financial Management & Compliance

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Ensure all financial transactions related to Health, WASH, and MPCA activities comply with PRCS, IFRC, and NoRC rules.

3

Maintain proper financial records, supporting documentation, and filing systems for audit and reporting purposes.

4

Support in monitoring expenditures against budgets and funding obligations, flagging any variances.

5

Assist in the preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and expenditure analysis for program managers and donors.

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Process accounting transactions, including payments, advances, supplier invoices, per diems, payroll adjustments, accruals, and reallocations in a timely and accurate manner.

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Verify financial supporting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SOPs.

8

Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA/MPCA) Oversight

9

Support CVA Assistant verification of CVA/MPCA beneficiaries and assist in payment clearances.

10

Liaise with Financial Service Providers (FSPs) to ensure timely reconciliation of payments and reporting.

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Ensure accurate documentation of CVA transactions and maintain transparent records for accountability and audit.

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Participate in monitoring cash distributions to ensure compliance with ECHO standards.

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Field-Level Financial Support

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Provide financial guidance and support to project and field teams on compliance and documentation requirements.

15

Assist in contract execution and procurement follow-ups by reviewing financial terms.

16

Retrieve documentation on demand and provide timely support to audits, spot checks, and verifications.

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Ensure smooth coordination with provincial and national finance teams for reporting and consolidation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Master preferred) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in finance or accounting, with at least 2 years in humanitarian/emergency operations.

• Experience in cash/voucher assistance (CVA/MPCA) and knowledge of ECHO or EU donor financial compliance is strongly preferred.

• Prior experience with the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement is an advantage.

Skills / Knowledge

• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office (especially Excel).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and coordination skills.

• High integrity, accountability, and professionalism in financial management.

• Fluency in Urdu, Pashto, and English (spoken and written).

Core Competencies

• Commitment to humanitarian principles and PRCS values.

• Accountability, transparency, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver quality results within deadlines.

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing emergency contexts.

• Adhere to PRCS’s seven Fundamental Principles and staff regulations.

• Respect and promote PRCS’s code of conduct, safeguarding, and humanitarian standards.

• Demonstrate commitment to accountability to affected populations (AAP) and gender-sensitive communication.

• Be flexible to undertake additional duties as assigned by management.

Maximum age limit, up to 40 years.

Extensive travelling/travel to field locations as required