Finance Officer

Organization summary:

Qatar Charity is a Doha-Qatar based International Non-Governmental Organization. Since the inception of QC services in Pakistan early 1992, the organization reflect its greater scope of work to respond to extreme poverty and the Government’s priorities. QC through its field offices enabled itself to strategically address the developmental and humanitarian needs at the very local level. QC is undertaking programmes associated with the socio-economic development of the Country. The projects are categorized under six programme pillars: Youth Leadership & Social Protection, Education, Provision of WASH, Health (with a focus on MNCH), Economic Empowerment & Sustainable Livelihood (EESL) and Disaster Response & Preparedness (DRP), along with its Seasonal Programs like meat distribution, Ramadhan program etc. In Pakistan, Qatar Charity is having its country office in Islamabad and field offices in KPK, Punjab, Sindh, Baluchistan, and AJK.

Project Summary:

Under the project, with support from UNICEF, Qatar Charity (QC) will be aiming to strengthen the prevention, early detection and management of child wasting in 12 districts of Punjab by strengthening the capacity of the local health systems, enhancing the early detection and referral and management of children with wasting, as well as improving the monitoring, quality and programme learning. Specifically based on Social Behavior Change approach, the project will enhance the access to nutrition and support UNICEF and Government of Punjab (IRMNCH and Department of Health) in prevention, promotion, and management of wasting programs at community level in targeted 12 target districts of Punjab. A strong understanding of Punjab’s health system, nutrition (wasting and its prevention etc.), project management and social behavior change approaches would be required to lead this project.

1.      Job Summary:

A Finance Officer is responsible for all financial aspects of a business or organization. They manage the budget, prepare financial reports, and ensure that all financial transactions are conducted legally and ethically.

2.      Job Responsibilities: As part of the Finance team and under the direct supervision of the Finance Coordinator, the incumbent of the post will have the following responsibilities:

• Maintain all financial systems for the office and ensure full compliance with QC Financial Procedures.
• Ensure monthly preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Assistance in internal reporting
• Preparation of all kinds of vouchers
• Preparation of Cheques against approved payments
• Preparation of Budget vs Expenses report on a monthly basis or as per need.
• Supervise deduction of withholding taxes.
• Payroll and computation of gratuity and other staff benefits and tracking.
• Ensure that expenses are timely and appropriately charged to respective Fund Codes.
• Ensure that donor’s audit requirements are met as per contract.
• Expenses are included in donor reports on time, when applicable.
• Financial books closing.
• Manage all bank and payments.
• Record and monitor all bank and other transactions in the official software (ERP and Portal).
• Updates accounts in line with QC requirements.
• Oversee financial systems are in line with QC Financial guidelines.
• Experience in reporting as per donor requirements.
• Coordinate with field offices for reporting and financial compliance.

a.      Technical   Budgeting, Financial Management, Quick Book

b.     Management:   Financial Management

c.      Compliance and feedback      Familiar with donor & QC compliance & Feedback mechanism.

d.     Team Management and performance     Leadership, Conflict Management

e.      Reporting       According to the Donor & QC requirement   

3.      Job Requirements:

a.      Education   MBA in Finance will be preferred.                                                             

b.     Relevant experience      03 Years -04 Years’ experience in the same capacity

c.      Computer knowledge      MS Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint), Outlook, Quick Book

4.      Skills and Competency:

a.      Communication skills    Must have a communication skill

b.      Personality description    Courteous, Responsible, Integral, Punctual, Trustworthy

c.      Technical skills      Budgeting, Financial Management, Quick Book 

5.      Qatar Charity’s Core Values and Commitments:

Qatar Charity Pakistan is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom QC engages. Qatar Charity Pakistan expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks.

Qatar Charity Pakistan sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.

Qatar Charity Pakistan applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse, and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons.

By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding & acceptance of QC commitments, values and recruitment procedures.

Qatar Charity Pakistan is an equal opportunities employer.