Finance and Admin Assistant

The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Merged Areas HQ is seeking a Finance and Admin Assistant to join its Health department in Kurram District. This role primarily supports financial management, documentation, and reporting for Health and WASH interventions. The successful candidate will ensure accurate accounting, compliance with donor and organizational policies, timely processing of payments and cash transfers, and effective coordination with program and finance teams. Preference will be given to local candidates, and female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. The position is for a duration of 5.5 months, reporting directly to the Finance Officer at PHQ.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure all financial transactions related to Health and WASH activities comply with PRCS and donor regulations.
- Maintain accurate financial records, supporting documentation, and filing systems to facilitate audits and reporting.
- Monitor expenditures against budgets and funding commitments, highlighting any discrepancies.
- Assist in preparing financial reports, forecasts, and expenditure analyses for program managers and donors.
- Process accounting transactions including payments, advances, supplier invoices, per diems, payroll adjustments, accruals, and reallocations promptly and accurately.
- Verify financial supporting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Provide financial guidance and support to project and field teams regarding compliance and documentation requirements.
- Assist with contract execution and procurement follow-ups by reviewing financial terms.
- Retrieve documentation as needed and support audits, spot checks, and verifications in a timely manner.
- Coordinate effectively with provincial and national finance teams for reporting and consolidation purposes.
- Undertake extensive travel to field locations as required.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in finance or accounting, preferably within humanitarian or emergency operations.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and coordination skills.
- Fluency in Urdu, Pashto, and English (both spoken and written).
- High integrity, accountability, and professionalism in financial management.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information

- Prior experience with the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement is considered an advantage.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles and PRCS values, including adherence to the seven Fundamental Principles.
- Demonstrated accountability, transparency, and flexibility in dynamic emergency contexts.
- Respect for PRCS’s code of conduct, safeguarding policies, and humanitarian standards.
- Commitment to accountability to affected populations (AAP) and gender-sensitive communication.
- Willingness to undertake additional duties as assigned by management.
- Maximum age limit for applicants is 45 years.
- Candidates’ applications will undergo thorough verification, and any discrepancies may lead to cancellation of candidature.
- PRCS reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for tests or interviews.
- No travel allowance or daily allowance will be provided for attending tests or interviews.

This opportunity offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to humanitarian efforts while developing professional skills within a respected organization dedicated to saving lives and building resilient communities.