Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 02 Mar 2018
Closing date: 2nd March 2018
Contract: Permanent
Ref: FM-A/FIN-As/0218
Salary:£29,388 per annum + Separate Benefits package
Location: Afghanistan
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is currently recruiting for the position of a Finance Manager –Afghanistan, who will manage the national finance function and effective control of all financial matters ensuring reporting and compliance with donors and Islamic Relief financial guidelines.
The role will maintain financial systems and controls to ensure the efficiency, integrity and transparency of the office and sub-office operations in accordance with IR guidelines, national legal requirements and internationally accepted accounting standards. The role will also ensure that all IR Sub-offices in the country use and comply with IR guidelines and national Health &Safety regulations while ensuring we maintain a good working environment in all workplaces/offices. Part of this will also include responsibility for representing IR in relevant forums and contribute to technical interactions and discussions on the same. The Finance Manager is expected to spend a minimum of 40% of his time in the project sites and the team in the field.
It is essential that the candidate has a Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CCAB) or partly qualified with substantial relevant experience in INGO. An MBA will be an added advantage. Along with excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial matters to non-financial managers, the candidate must have the ability to manage and supervise finance and non-finance staff in multiple and remote locations. Furthermore, s/he must establish good working relationships with a variety of people with the ability to be culturally sensitive. This role requires the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively, coupled with the talent to think strategically.
*Expatriate position only.
Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. We will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf if you are selected.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the principles of Islamic Relief
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No CVs.
Islamic Relief operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming
applications from all areas of the international community.
How to apply:
If you are reliable, service minded, discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our website www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us/ and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.