Salam Afghanistan Media Organization (SAMO) is the parent organization to Salam Watandar (SW) Radio Kabul (98.9FM), Salam Watandar Radio Network, SAMO Research, Evaluations and Learning (REL) center, SW News Agency (www.swn.af), Professional Media and Communications Training Hub, and SAMO Professional Technical Workshop on Media and ICTs.    

Established in 2003, SAMO has been one of the nation’s leading media organizations operating in all provinces of Afghanistan through more than 100 partner stations reaching over 22 million people across the country.  The organization has undertaken various multi-media outreach, awareness, and advocacy collaborative partnerships to support the international partners of Afghanistan including UN agencies, international organizations, embassies, private sector and government media needs.   

SAMO’s Mission: 

SAMO is a multi-media platform that reaches out to Afghans, nationwide. The organization has a multi-pronged approach – i.e. radio, TV, print, and social media – to generate debates around issues of importance to the people of Afghanistan and stir debates/engagement around them so as to ensure citizens remain informed and make informed decisions on issues and matters which affect them.

Values

The organization aspires to a working environment that values honesty, integrity, fairness, equality (gender included) respect, creativity, and diligence.  

Organizational Vision - The SAMO we are building

SAMO will be a funding-diversified, sustainable and independent multi-media platform. Its governance and leadership will function according to international standards of good practice. National and international partners will consider SAMO as a model of institutional and organizational excellence.  

Afghans are active citizens, not passive subjects:

• Political and community leaders will listen to and take account of the voice of ordinary people.
• Young people will be better informed, less manipulated by those who seek to exploit them and increasingly perceive themselves as having the right to express their aspirations.
• Women's rights are promoted to empower and engage them in all spheres of life.
• Farmers will have increased access to information about how to be more successful and profitable.
• Business people will understand their social responsibilities. 

The Finance Officer is responsible for preparing monthly payroll, performing bank reconciliations, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders such as the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Ministry of Economy (MoEc), banks, and auditors. The role also includes collecting internal financial reports from relevant departments, following up on tax exemption and tax clearance processes to obtain official letters, and supporting additional financial tasks as required.

The Finance Officer works under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager and must demonstrate the ability to support, guide, and effectively manage core functions within the finance department.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of all supporting documents before recording financial transactions.
• Maintain and update filing systems regularly.
• Reconcile bank statements with the Bank Book and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure that all taxes are accurately entered into the ARDES system and submitted on time.
• Prepare and submit the required documents for Tax Clearance and follow up until the clearance letter is obtained from the MoF/MTO.
• Submit necessary documents for tax exemption and follow up until the exemption is issued by the Ministry of Finance.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll (Employee’s, Service Contractors, Radio Partners)
• Track employee advances and ensure their timely adjustment or settlement.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the MoEc electronic system and procedures, and record related reports in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders such as the Ministry of Economy (MoEc), Ministry of Finance (MoF), banks, auditors, and vendors.
• Deal with internal and external audits by providing required documentation and support.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial records and sensitive information.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial efficiency and alignment with organizational goals.
• Collect related departmental reports on a monthly basis, no later than the 5th of each month.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate good understanding of the procurement process and procurement cycle.
• Verify invoices for accuracy and completeness and report any suspicious documents to the line manager.
• Ensure that outstanding vouchers are settled in the following month.
• Prepare donor financial reports (if applicable).
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required. A professional certification such as ACCA or a Master’s degree is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in finance or accounting.

• Familiarity with tax regulations.
• Previous experience in NGOs is an asset

• Fluency in [English and local language] (both written and spoken).

Interested and well-qualified candidates should submit their updated CV/Resume along with a cover letter stating their interest and goals for the advertised position.

You must submit your CV/Resume to recruitment@samo.af, with a copy (CC) to hr@samo.af, clearly mentioning “Finance Officer” in the subject line of your email. Emails without the job title and vacancy number in the subject line will not be considered.