Finance Assistant

Job title: Finance Assistant

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Job description: As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.Job Summary:This position is responsible for Accounts Payable and General Ledger module of the People Soft. The position holder will look after the Book Keeping / Data Entry along with related accounting record and also assist in processing payments, filing of income and sales tax withholding statements and ensure that all required supporting documents are in conformity with the policies & procedures.
The position will be responsible for maintaining financial record including retrieval and archival and assist in executing disposition plans and assist in provision of any kind of documentation required for audits.Job Responsibilities and Tasks1- General Ledger and Accounts Payable Modules of People Soft and related financial management activities (50% of time):– Assist Finance function in managing the accounting cycle, including the processing of accounting transactions in accordance to the general principles of accounting and CARE policies and procedures.

• Assist in filing of income and sales tax withholding statements.
• Assist in preparation of appropriate documentation of journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist in reconciliation of all sub-ledgers with GL.
• Assist in facilitating internal or external audits.
• Assist in timely transaction processing and transfers / payments.
• Timely processing of vendor payments to avoid cash crisis.
• Assist in GL related clean-up activities at year end.
• Ensure that expenses are timely and appropriately charged to respective Fund Codes.
• Assist in liquidation of Partners’ Advances well ahead of contract closing and ensure that expenses are properly booked.
• Plan and prepare monthly adjustments and reclassification for the upload.
• Ensure that no unallowable/ineligible costs are charged to any donor.
• Responsible for accurate cash disbursements, collect cash receipts (if any).
• Support the periodic financial closing of the accounting system.

2- CIP Record Keeping (50% of time):– Execute records management plan.

• Contribute to procedures, standards, practices for the identification, classification, organization, storage, protection, retention and disposition of records.
• Hands-on filing and scanning of the documentation.
• Recommend storage and record security solutions.
• Coordinate the transfer of records to other locations/departments (including archival facilities).
• Create records retention and disposition schedule.
• Orient users on the record disposal schedule for regular implementation.
• Undertake document imaging and digitizing activities.

3- Other responsibilities as assigned (5% of time)

• Any other tasks or responsibilities based on organizational and programming needs as assigned by the Line Manager.

A) Qualifications (Know How)Required

• BS Accounting and Finance /BBA /B.Com /ACCA part qualifiedB)
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Good communication skills both in Urdu and English.
• Documentation and Filling experience both (hard and Soft)
• Experience of working with INGO/s in multiple donor funded environment.
• Experience of PeopleSoft and/or other similar financial software.

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

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Location: Islamabad

Job date: Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:45:55 GMT

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