ASLO is registered with Ministry of Economy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The organization was informally established in 2012 and was officially registered with the ministry of economy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in 2013.  Registration number (2852) was awarded to ASLO through NGOs Department of Ministry of Economy Kabul Afghanistan.

OUR MISSION:

A peaceful and developed Afghanistan where every Afghan is educated, healthy, living above poverty line, have easy access to justice and everyone especially women and children enjoy their full rights and prosperous life.

OUR VISION

Through our interventions, we are empowering individuals, families, women, communities and institutions through Humanitarian assistance, rights advocacy, research, and capacity building, and education, access to justice, promoting peace and income generation facilitation.

LEGAL STATUS

ASLO is an Afghan non-governmental, non-political, non-profit and non-partisan organization and has the status of legal entity. The organization was informally established in 2012 and was officially registered with the ministry of economy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in 2013.

ASLO is currently working in the Following sectors in Afghanistan:

•          Humanitarian aid

•          Agriculture and livestock.

•          Women empowerment

•          Wash and Sanitation

•          Health& nutrition

•          Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

•          Education

•          Rural development and social protection.

•          Child protection

•          Research and Survey project performance and evaluation,

•          Gender equality/equity. And women empowerment

•          Food security

•          Construction is ASLO’s core activity

•          Emergency response and supporting refugees and IDPs and returnees,

•          Legal Aid and access to justice.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Finance officer Taxation is responsible for assisting the Senior Finance Officer with timely calculation and payment of Tax to Afghan authorities, the Tax Accountant is responsible for safeguarding the assets (financial and physical) of ASLO and ultimately of the donor against fraud, loss, or misuse. The Accountant Taxation is responsible for ensuring that all transactions related to tax are entered accurately and timely into QuickBooks in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, ASLO accounting policies and procedures, and donor requirements. The Accountant Taxation is aware of, and adheres to, ASLO’s ethical conduct and procurement integrity standards in all activities.

Tax Management

• Tax Management and regulatory compliance of tax reporting/returns
• Review tax returns and quarterly/yearly tax projections.
• Ensure the corporate tax liability is minimized within the ambit of the tax laws.
• Understand the financial and operational implications of various tax laws and ensure compliance.
•  Implement effective tax planning strategies and ensure full compliance with relevant tax laws.
• Ensure accurate computation of all tax liabilities.
• Ensure complete documentation of relevant supports and proof of tax remittance.
• Monitor current and impending changes to tax regulation and make the appropriate updates to policies and strategies.
• Monitor future legislation that impacts taxation and operations, including future risks.
• Provide support in the identification, review and implementation of tax optimization opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with appropriate personnel in relevant tax, authorities.
• Timely monitoring and research on relevant taxation trends, legislative changes and relevant economic/fiscal changes.
• Ensure 100% remittance of all tax and statutory obligations.
• Ensure getting a Tax Identification Number (TIN) for newly hired staff.
• Ensure timely payment of Tax and its clearance with the Ministry of Finance
• Monthly reconciliation of Tax GL codes in the QuickBooks system.
• Familiar with Tax policy and forms of Afghanistan

Accountancy

• Preparation of Tax vouchers
• Properly code all transactions.
• Prepare forms for payments of taxes and social security, as required.
• Other tasks as requested by supervisor.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, BBA or equivalent certification from a Business Technical School / ACCA part qualified.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 4-6 years of work experience as an accountant in a similar work organization. Prior work experience with U. S. Government and non-USG, foundations, or other donors.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Experience in the use of accounting software (QuickBooks preferred).

Good account reconciliation skills, including bank accounts, advance accounts and payroll related liability accounts.

Demonstrated ability to independently analyses balance sheet and expense account transactions and post required adjusting/allocation journal entries.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel), word processing.

Understanding of the tenets of cash control and asset management, and must be able to complete timely and accurate account reconciliations.

COMPETENCIES:

Excellent written and oral communication skills both in local languages and English. Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff.

Interested applicants submit their Curriculum vitaes (CVs) via (vacancies@aslo.org.af) noting else than the vacancy number should be mentioned in the subject line i.e. “ASLO-HRM-60”  Otherwise applications will not be considered.  Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for the written test and/or interview. If you are not contacted two or three weeks after the closing date, please know that your application has not been successful for the post. 

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

Note: If you do not receive any response two weeks after the interview/written test please know that you are not selected to the next stage.