Admin/finance assistant

The Youth’s Assembly for Afghanistan Rehabilitation (YAAR) is a non-governmental, non-political, and not-for-profit organization established in 1994 to support the rehabilitation and development of Afghanistan. YAAR works across multiple sectors including protection, WASH, health, education, women’s empowerment, and emergency response.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with YAAR and donor requirements to the Finance /Adm Manager/Chief Financial Officer.
• Monitor and control project expenditures to ensure alignment with the approved budget.
• Maintain proper cash flow management, ensuring funds are available for project activities.
• Record and process all financial transactions accurately in QuickBooks and other accounting systems.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of bank and cash accounts.
• Ensure all vouchers, receipts, and payment documents are properly verified, recorded, and filed.
• Prepare donor-specific financial reports and submit them on time.
• Support audits (internal and external) by providing all required documents and clarifications.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with taxation laws; act as the focal point for tax authorities.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Oversee administrative operations of the project office, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
• Facilitate staff contracts, payments, and benefits in coordination with HR and Finance departments.
• Participate in coordination meetings and contribute to financial planning and review sessions.
• Ensure field office support and visit project sites as required.
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of financial and administrative data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in finance and administration, preferably with NGOs or donor-funded projects.
• Proficient in QuickBooks and MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of financial procedures, taxation, and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of Afghan government financial regulations and donor compliance.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Fluent in Dari, Pashto, and English (spoken and written).

Other skills required:

1. Efficiency, result-oriented, and excellent management capabilities.
2. Ability of problem-solving and conflict resolution.
3. Capacity to perform effectively under pressure and harsh conditions; ability to handle.
4. confidential and politically sensitive issues responsibly and maturely.
5. Excellent capacity development and teamwork skills; cross-cultural and gender sensitivity.
6. Ability to travel throughout the country.
7. Respect the confidentiality of the organization.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within YAAR and amongst beneficiaries served by YAAR.

Safeguarding:

It is all staff’s shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk; and any form of trafficking in persons.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their updated CV and Cover Letter (combined in a single PDF Only file) via email to recruitment@yaar.af

Please clearly mention the Position Title and Vacancy Number in the email subject line (YAAR-TSFP-GZN Admin/finance assistant -002); otherwise, your application will not be considered.

Please note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test and/or interview.

• Incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be considered.

• YAAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.