Finance and Admin Assistant

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Kohat Division; On-site; PKR 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Red Crescent Society in Kurram District invites applications for the Finance and Admin Assistant role to support financial management, documentation, and reporting for Health and WASH activities.

The successful candidate will ensure accurate accounting, maintain records, assist in budgets and donor reporting, and coordinate with program and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in finance or accounting, preferably humanitarian/emergency operations.
• Prior experience with Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• The Finance Assistant will support financial management, documentation, and reporting for Health and WASH interventions.
• Ensure all financial transactions comply with PRCS and donor rules.
• Maintain proper financial records, supporting documentation, and filing systems for audits and reporting.

Skills

Financial management

Attention to detail

Communication

Team coordination

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

Pakistan Red Crescent SocietyMerged Areas HQ

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Job Title: Finance and Admin Assistant

Location:

Kurram District
(Local Candidates will be given preference and female candidates are encouraged to apply)

Department:

Health

Reporting to:

Finance Officer PHQ

No of Position:

01

Last Date for Apply:

01-November-2026

Project Duration:

5.5 months

Organization Vision

Saving Lives, Uniting People, and changing minds for healthy, safe and resilient communities

Organization Mission

The Leading humanitarian organization of Pakistan, committed to prevent and alleviate human sufferings by mobilizing the power of humanity through volunteers.

Humanity

Impartiality

Unity

Universality

Position Objectives:

The Finance Assistant will support financial management, documentation, and reporting for Health and WASH interventions. The position will ensure accurate accounting, compliance with donor/organizational policies, smooth execution of payments and cash transfers and effective coordination with program and finance teams.

Specific Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities:

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• Ensure all financial transactions related to Health and WASH activities comply with PRCS and donor rules.
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• Maintain proper financial records, supporting documentation, and filing systems for audit and reporting purposes.
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• Support in monitoring expenditures against budgets and funding obligations, flagging any variances.
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• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and expenditure analysis for program managers and donors.
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• Process accounting transactions, including payments, advances, supplier invoices, per diems, payroll adjustments, accruals, and reallocations in a timely and accurate manner.
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• Verify financial supporting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with SOPs.
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• Provide financial guidance and support to project and field teams on compliance and documentation requirements.
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• Assist in contract execution and procurement follow-ups by reviewing financial terms.
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• Retrieve documentation on demand and provide timely support to audits, spot checks, and verifications.
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• Ensure smooth coordination with provincial and national finance teams for reporting and consolidation.

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of professional experience in finance or accounting, preferred experience in humanitarian/emergency operations.

Prior experience with the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement is an advantage.

Skills / Knowledge

Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office (especially Excel).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.

Excellent communication, teamwork, and coordination skills.

High integrity, accountability, and professionalism in financial management.

Fluency in Urdu, Pashto, and English (spoken and written).

Core Competencies

Commitment to humanitarian principles and PRCS values.

Accountability, transparency, and attention to detail.

Ability to work under pressure and deliver quality results within deadlines.

Flexibility and adaptability to changing emergency contexts.

Adhere to PRCS’s seven Fundamental Principles and staff regulations.

Respect and promote PRCS’s code of conduct, safeguarding, and humanitarian standards.

Demonstrate commitment to accountability to affected populations (AAP) and gender-sensitive communication.

Be flexible to undertake additional duties as assigned by management.

Maximum age limit, up to 45 years.

Extensive travelling/travel to field locations as required

Applicants’ candidature is subject to complete scrutiny / verification of documents & information, and it can be cancelled at any stage if any discrepancy is found.

PRCS has reserved full right to accept or reject any or all applications at any stage of the hiring process.

Only shortlisted candidates would be called for test / interview.

No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in test/interview.