Accounting Coordinator

Location: Kabul, Afghanistan with intermittent travel within Afghanistan and to Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Contract Date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Financial Controller
Manages: accounting department staff (approximately 12 people)
Salary: Gross monthly salary indication of Afg 63.000 to a maximum of Afg 85.000 (approximately Eur 1.000 to 1.400) excluding secondary benefits

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
HealthNet TPO has an extensive track record in Afghanistan, which has been built around three independent programmes: i) the Health Care Support Program, ii) the Malaria Control Program and iii) the Mental Health and Psychosocial Program. HealthNet TPO is currently working in approximately 16 provinces. The turnover last year was approximately 19 million euro’s. The main funding sources are the European Commission, USAID, Global Fund and Gavi.

Microsoft dynamics was introduced in 2010 for the bookkeeping. Further system improvements are needed, particularly regarding management information.

2. PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Accounting Coordinator ensures that the bookkeeping is accurate and delivered on time.

3. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
• Manages accounting department;
• Responsible for overall management of financial database in Afghanistan;
• Ensures accuracy of bank and cash of the organization;
• Develops and maintains accounting procedures;
• Ensures timely and efficient communication with field offices, HQ, Programs and
Finance & Control department for any issues related to the accounting department
• Responsible for internal and external financial reporting;
• Ensures functioning, proper and easy to track filing system exists;
• Prepares annual supervision plan for the accounting department and make sure
field offices are supervised regularly.

4. PROFILE
• Bachelors degree in the relevant field in finance or accounting;
• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience preferably with international NGOs or
project organizations;
• Good knowledge of the standard accounting procedures;
• Ability to meet deadlines and able to manage job related stress;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics is a plus;
• Gender sensitive and respect the code of conduct in place;
• Computer literate with good command of Microsoft Excel and Word;
• Advanced English language skills (both oral and written communication) and
preferably local languages.

5. TERMS
The initial contract will be for one year, with the option to extend based on performance. This is a non-dependent posting.

How to apply

For a complete job description or specific question regarding the advert please contact our HRM department at HealthNet TPO, hrm@healthnettpoaf.org or call +93 (0)202501195 for more information on our organization, please check our website: www.healthnettpo.org

To apply please send your CV (maximum 4 pages) and application letter (including your motivation) to hrm@healthnettpoaf.org by April 6, 2011. When applying, include the following title in the e-mail subject line: FCA