Head of Finance, BRAC Afghanistan

Career with BRAC International

BRAC is an award-winning international non-governmental development organisation, with the vision of a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. BRAC is a leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programmes to assist poor and disadvantaged communities in low-income countries, including in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings. It is an organisation of and for the people of the Global South, pioneering new development and social enterprise approaches to equip communities to achieve prosperity. As well as being the world’s biggest NGO by number of staff and people directly reached, BRAC has regularly been ranked the number one NGO in the world by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent organisation committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector. BRAC retained the top spot in 2020 among the top 500 NGOs for the fifth consecutive year.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed. It started its first programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002, and has since reached millions of people in 11 countries in Asia and Africa. BRAC has a holistic approach to development that uses a wide array of programmes and social enterprises, including in microfinance, education, health, agriculture, gender and human rights. BRAC believes that every person has inherent potential, and when an enabling environment is created and that potential is unleashed, even the poorest can become agents of positive change in their own lives, for their families and their communities.

BRAC International is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:

Head of Finance, BRAC Afghanistan

This position is responsible for smooth and efficient management of Finance & Accounts Department in country operations. Lead the country finance team to ensure effective financial controls are in place in all level and ensure preparation and timely submission of different financial reports adhering local and international accounting standards.

Major Responsibilities:

· Oversee accounts and finance management in BRAC Country Operation including consolidation, ensure full cost recovery on donor budgets.

· Lead the Finance & Accounts team and work closely with other departments specially IT (Information Technology) and Audit.

· Apply analytical procedure and ratio analysis; perform tax, audit and MIS related functions. Manage country treasury in an effective and efficient manner, analyse country scenario and manage investments.

· Build capacity of the Country Finance team. Create strong second tier and ensure learning dissemination.

· Advise and suggest Country Representative on accounting concept and treatment; recommend cost-reducing solutions; responsible for producing budget variance for every program.

· Develop financial proposals and ensure budgetary controls. consult with senior management about funding options

· Maintain liaison with donors and work with external/ internal auditors to ensure clean reporting.

· Transmission of monthly accounts to BRAC International, Head Office; dealing with payroll related issues, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Bank reconciliation, Donor reporting.

· Conduct risk management assessment and reporting of risks across the country.

· Responsible for capacity development of Country and field Finance and Accounts personal.

· Maintain good relationship with the local stakeholders and Government Officials.

· Work closely with the Chief Finance and Risk Officer (CFRO) and Head of Finance, BRAC International on group reporting.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

· Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

· Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

· Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Educational Requirements:

· M.Com/MBA in Finance or Accounting.

· CA/ACCA qualified will be preferred.

Required Competencies:

· Knowledge on IAS/IFRS, Accounting, Budgeting, Finance, Auditing, Tax, VAT, Fiscal laws and their application

· In depth knowledge of international standard on Auditing.

· Should be sincere, polite, dynamic, hardworking and willing to work under pressure

· Should have good communication and presentation skill in English

· Sound knowledge on Computer Literacy.

· Ability in working with cross boarder team and culture.

Experience Requirements:

· Minimum 10 (ten) years of experience with NGO/INGO in the field of Accounts and Finance and 5 years’ experience as Head of Finance/Accounts.

· Experience in donor funded projects with understanding about rules and regulation of major donors.

Employment Type: Contractual

Salary: Negotiable

Job Location: Kabul, Afghanistan