Admin/Finance Officer

About the role

The Admin/Finance Officer works under the direct supervision of the Office Manager/Finance Manager and Finance Officer at TLO, an Afghan NGO based in Kabul with regional offices across the country. The role covers accounts reconciliation, daily finance operations in line with TLO's financial policies and donor guidelines, and administrative support to projects.

Key responsibilities

• Receive payment and transfer requests, review supporting documents and complete charged codes
• Record incoming and outgoing bank transfers and cash in the accounting system, and update bank and cash books weekly
• Closing and reconciling monthly bank and cash books with the main office in Kabul
• Review bills and ensure timely payment, seeking approval on each payment request
• Prepare monthly financial statements, cash flow statements and bank reconciliation statements
• Allocate and transfer funds accurately to projects, manage cash flow and prepare vouchers according to donor requirements
• Monitor monthly expenses against budget, analyse variances and forecast expenditures
• Maintain cash and bank books, post data into QuickBooks, and reconcile and run complex financial reports
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, files and registers, and act as liaison between departments on accounting matters
• Disseminate donor rules and regulations to project and logistics staff and help prepare the spending plan
• Provide administrative support to the project manager and staff, including HR documents, procurement and payment requests, event logistics, inventory and asset maintenance, recruitment support and travel arrangements

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance; MBA preferred
• At least 4 years of professional experience in a similar position
• Excellent spoken and written English, Pashto and Dari
• Punctual, hard-working, deadline-oriented, with strong accountancy and communication skills

Required skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of QuickBooks
• High-level proficiency in MS Office and internet applications