Strategy
An efficient, cost-effective system that meets organization, donor and host government regulations is in place to meet the needs of Bahar.  
Active membership in the SMT, enabling the Executive Director to lead the organization efficiently and effectively.  

Managerial
Provide and promote strong leadership, management oversight, commitment, and accountability within the Department staff.

Financial Accounting / Management
Ensure financial systems are established and maintained to comply with appropriate policies.
Lead in the development of annual budgets and forecasts.  
Prepare and lead review of organization – wide financial summary and analysis reports.
Ensure that quality financial reporting is completed, and deadlines are met.
Formulate and implement project accounting systems. 
Oversee internal controls and modify as needed. 
Lead in the development of project budgets.
Monitor grant expenditures against budget.
Monitor finance function in field offices.
Meet periodically with project managers to review grant report.
Approve and submit financial reports, including compliance, with specific grant reporting requirements.
Oversee annual external audits, and address audit findings and recommendations.
Oversee and maintain a fixed asset registry. 
Manage Bahar’s responsibilities related to taxes.

Relationship Building
Represent, engage, and build relationships with relevant department heads in other organizations to build rapport, address common issues related to the general operating environment, and identify approaches to problem solving.  

Advisory
Provide strong financial, budget advice and support to the Executive Director, Head of Programme, Programme Manager, and other departments represented in the Senior Management Team.  
Support the Executive Director in resource acquisition.
Prepare budgets identifying funding sources to assist with programme planning.
Liaise with appropriate donor offices regarding financial and accounting issues.

Reporting and Representation
Ensure that complete, accurate reports on department activities and programme / projects are prepared in alignment with organizational and donor policies and guidelines in a timely manner.

Financial Management (Department)
Oversee the preparation and management of departments budgets, and ensure the policies, procedures and practices align with Bahar expectations, requirements, and obligations.  

Personnel & Performance Management
Engage in the identification and recruitment of staff, with appropriate JDs in place.
Develop the capacity of staff in the Department by working closely with Human Resources Department on staff development through effective coaching, mentoring and performance management processes.