Finance /Adm Manager/Chief Financial Officer

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.

• Oversee all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations, including ledger, cash management, and reconciliations.
• Implement and monitor strong internal control systems and financial policies.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Oversee payroll, statutory deductions, and financial audits.
• Supervise administrative support functions, including procurement, logistics, facility management, and asset tracking.
• Ensure efficient and transparent procurement and supply chain processes.
• Develop and implement administrative systems and procedures.
• Support performance management and capacity building of admin and finance staff.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to inform organizational strategy and decision-making.
• Contribute to risk assessments and contingency planning.
• Support funding proposal budgets and financial sections for new grants or donor submissions.
• Oversee all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Prepare and monitor annual and project budgets in coordination with program managers.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, donors, and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics or equivalent in finance certified by the relevant higher education authority in Afghanistan or other countries.
• At least 10 years full-time experience in accounting and finance.
• Training in Financial reporting and training in software (e.g., QuickBooks).
• 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-Finance /Adm Manager/Chief Financial Officer -005); 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.