Financial Management
- Process and track payments to internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage all accounting transactions with complete supporting documentation.
- Carry out monthly bank reconciliations for operational bank accounts.
- Prepare monthly financial reports for review by the Finance and Administration Manager.
- Support budget forecasts and financial planning for project activities.
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivables.
- Manage payroll computations for staff, consultants, and interns.
- Report on financial health, liquidity, and compliance with donor requirements.
- Audit financial transactions and maintain strict data confidentiality.
Administration and Operations
- Provide administrative support for office management, procurement, and facility maintenance.
- Implement and enforce administrative policies and procedures.
- Support coordination of logistics, procurement, and service contracts.
- Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
- Maintain up-to-date records for contracts, payments, and procurement files.
Compliance and Support
- Ensure adherence to accounting regulations, procedures, and donor requirements.
- Maintain compliance with financial policies and organisational regulations.
- Provide advice and support to regional programme teams on financial processes.
- Recommend cost-saving opportunities and improvements to financial systems.
Deliverables:
- Accurate monthly financial reports.
- Completed bank reconciliations and payroll records.
- Procurement and administrative files maintained.
- Risk mitigation reports and cost-saving recommendations.
- Annual financial audit support provided.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional qualification or progress towards ACCA/ACA is an asset.
- Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in financial and administrative roles.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting.
- Experience working with donor-funded projects preferred.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent knowledge of accounting procedures and ERP systems.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial software.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Experience with general ledger functions and reconciliations.
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environments.
- Languages: Fluency in English (written and spoken); proficiency in Dari and Pashto is an asset.
Values and Behaviours:
- Professionalism: Demonstrates responsibility, integrity, and resilience.
- Teamwork: Works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Planning and Organising: Manages priorities and resources efficiently.
- Accountability: Delivers accurate financial and administrative outputs on time.
- Communication: Writes and speaks clearly; maintains open and transparent communication.
- Leadership: Provides guidance, motivates colleagues, and ensures compliance.
Reporting and Schedule
- Submit monthly financial and administrative reports to the Finance and Administration Manager.
- Support quarterly and annual financial reporting.
- Provide additional reports as required by programme leadership and donors.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resumes to jobs@lapis-group.com, mentioning their preferred place of work.
Lapis is a leading media, education, research, project management, and strategic communications company operating throughout the Middle East, Northern Africa, South and Central Asia. Lapis supports local and global efforts to bring about positive change in frontier markets and challenging environments. From delivering education projects to strategic communications and project design, for nearly two decades, Lapis’ work has framed how individuals, communities, and nations see their world. We employ an unparalleled understanding of complex media and sociopolitical environments. We stay at the forefront of changes in audiences’ media and technology consumption and combine this systems-level knowledge with our on-ground expertise to tailor carefully analyzed and creatively engaging products. Our clients include governments, foundations, international organizations, and the private sector.