Deadline: 8 March 2016
Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Financial Analyst in Switzerland.
The Finance Analyst will be responsible for the day to day accounting functions, processing payments, recording transactions in the accounting system, dealing with third party payments, invoice processing, bank reconciliations and accuracy of national service company submissions.
AKDN’s mission is to improve the welfare and prospects of people in the developing world, particularly in Asia and Africa, without regard to faith, origin or gender.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Financial Analyst will perform the following functions-
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations for both AKHS and AKAH.
- Process insurance payments, claims etc.
- Reconciling intercompany balances between entities and other Aga Khan agencies.
- Monitor performance of reports from AKHS entities, reviewing quarterly AKHS and AKAH reports for accuracy and quality.
- Distribution of funding request and reporting templates to service companies and follow up to ensure timely receipt, undertake initial review of reports for accuracy, completeness and follow up.
- Manage monthly funding requests – review submissions and prepare funding requests.
- Assist the Finance Manager on year end accounting functions in a timely fashion.
- Assist in completing the annual budget process and undertake initial reviews of submissions from service companies.
- Assist in reviewing project feasibilities and appraisals.
- Develop financial models for project appraisals, and undertake post project implementation reviews.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- University degree in finance, accounting or related field.
- Intermediate level qualification of a recognized professional accountancy body e.g. qualified AAT or intermediate level qualification of CA, CIMA, and ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
- 3-5 years of experience in a financial position in a busy NGO, or commercial international organization.
- Financial modeling skills using Excel or similar software.
- Computer literacy and familiarity with accounting and/or ERP systems. .
- Experience in using IScala will be an advantage.
- Total fluency in written and spoken English and French.
- Knowledge of one or more of the local languages (Dari and Farsi) would be an advantage.
- Strong evidence of effectively working in a cultural sensitive environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with other departments and colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Commitment to the values and ethos of the organization.
How to Apply
Applications must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit AKDN.
