Afghanischer Frauenverein e.V.: AFV is a non-profit, non-governmental and non-political humanitarian aid organization registered with the Ministry of Economy in Afghanistan and has been working in the field of Education, Health, WASH, Vocational skills development, and humanitarian emergency response in Afghanistan since 1992. With a Country Office in Kabul and over 200 local staff members countrywide, AFV is implementing sustainable relief programs that are mainly in the rural areas, focusing on supporting children and their families in extreme poverty. Today AFV is engaged in over 21 relief programs serving over 250,000 people per year all over the country. The organization provides technical and financial support to five schools in Kabul, Kunduz and Ghazni provinces; runs vocational training courses for people with disability in Kabul and Ghazni; provides safe drinking Pipe for poor communities in remotest parts of some provinces; supports eight Basic Health Clinics (BHCs) in Kabul Province; and delivers humanitarian assistance, WASH, and emergency relief programs in various provinces affected by natural disasters including Herat, Baghlan, and Nengarhar provinces.

The Finance Officer is responsible for supporting AFV’s day-to-day financial operations by ensuring accurate recording, processing, and documentation of all transactions in compliance with internal policies and donor requirements. This role maintains comprehensive financial records, manages payments, records financial transactions in QuickBooks, and handles online banking and bank transfers. The finance officer performs regular bank and petty cash reconciliations, supports monthly payroll processing and tax computation, assists the finance manager in monthly reporting, and prepares audit documentation. By ensuring expenditures are properly coded and tracked against approved budgets, the Finance Officer plays a critical role in maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and accountability of AFV’s financial systems. The finance officer will be responsible for, but not limited to the following key duties and responsibilities:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, vouchers, cashbooks, and bankbooks for all AFV operations in both soft and hard copies.
• Record all financial transactions in the AFV accounting system (QuickBooks), including payment, receipt, and journal vouchers.
• Prepare and process timely payments for AFV staff, vendors, per diems, and advances, ensuring documentation is complete and properly approved.
• Handle AFV’s online banking transactions include initiating bank transfers, uploading payments, downloading bank statements, and resolving related queries with the bank.
• Perform weekly or monthly cash and bank reconciliations and support monthly financial closings and reporting for AFV projects.
• Ensure all expenditures are correctly coded to AFV’s approved budget lines and assist with monitoring actual versus budgeted spending.
• Assist in the preparation of donor financial reports and internal financial summaries required by AFV and its donors.
• Deduct and pay all applicable taxes (payroll, vendor, rent) in compliance with Afghan tax law and support AFV in obtaining tax exemption letters and tax clearance from the MTO/MoF.
• Maintain a well-organized and up-to-date filing system for all AFV financial records and ensure all paid documents are stamped and archived.
• Support internal and external audits of AFV by preparing and retrieving required documents and financial evidence.
• Assist in preparing monthly payroll and ensure newly recruited AFV staff receive TINs in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance to AFV staff on financial documentation requirements and assist in delivering finance-related training and orientation sessions when needed.
• Any other tasks assigned by direct supervisor

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s or ACCA/CPA preferred) (education document/s with proper attestation is required).
• Proficient in standard computerized accounting applications and various accounting and financial management software.
• Good knowledge and solid experience of using QuickBooks

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an INGO.
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial reporting, donor compliance, and managing audits.
• Strong knowledge of Afghan taxation laws, MoF/MTO regulations, and Ministry of Economy reporting.
• Experience working in a humanitarian context is a plus

Skills and Abilities: 

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial systems, and donor compliance standards.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry, reconciliation, and documentation.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and recommend corrections.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive financial information.
• Well-organized with strong time management skills; able to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficient in accounting software (preferably QuickBooks), MS Excel, and online banking systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt to changing work demands and priorities.
• Fluency in English and local languages (Pashto and Dari), with clear written and verbal communication skills

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the required criteria for the position are invited to send their CV and motivation letter (in a single PDF file) to the following email address: hr@afv-organization.org.

When sending your application, please mention the position title and vacancy number (Finance Officer, AFV25-034) in the subject line of your email.

Due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the recruitment process