Finance Officer

Maihan Humanitarian Convergence Organization (MHCO) is a national non-government, non-political, and non-profit organization registered with the Ministry of Economy, committed to delivering humanitarian services across Afghanistan. MHCO focuses on various sectors including Health, Education, Protection, Nutrition, Livelihoods, Food Security, and Organizational Development.

The Finance Officer is responsible for supporting the effective financial management of the organization by ensuring accurate accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, cash management, and compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements. The position contributes to maintaining strong financial controls and supports program implementation through efficient financial planning and monitoring.

Duties and Responsiblity:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, accounting entries, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare payment vouchers, journal vouchers, bank transactions, and other financial documents.
• Process payments to staff, vendors, consultants, and service providers in accordance with organizational policies.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of project budgets and organizational financial plans.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure that spending remains within approved budget limits.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and donors as required.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Maintain cash books, ledgers, and accounting records in accordance with accounting standards.
• Review financial documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance before processing payments.
• Ensure compliance with organizational financial policies, donor regulations, and applicable legal requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required financial records and documentation.
• Monitor advances issued to staff and ensure timely settlement and reconciliation.
• Assist in taxes, and other deductions.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, HR, and program teams on finance-related matters.
• Maintain proper filing and archiving of financial records for audit and compliance purposes.
• Support financial analysis, forecasting, and budget tracking to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Identify and report financial risks, irregularities, or discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Perform any other finance-related duties assigned by the Finance Manager, Finance Coordinator, or Supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of relevant professional experience in finance and accounting, preferably with NGOs, INGOs, or BPHS/health sector projects.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience in managing donor-funded projects and compliance with donor regulations is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and financial management software.
• Good understanding of Afghan taxation, labor laws, and financial regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports and maintain proper financial documentation.
• Excellent communication skills in Dari and Pashto; working knowledge of English is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Statement – MHCO

At MHCO, we are firmly committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment. We do not tolerate any form of inappropriate behaviour, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, or financial misconduct. The safety and well-being of children, young people, adults, and all beneficiaries we engage with are of paramount importance.

All MHCO staff are expected to uphold these principles in accordance with our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. We place strong emphasis on recruiting individuals who demonstrate integrity and align with our organizational values.

The selected candidate for this role will receive comprehensive safeguarding training and will be responsible for understanding and adhering to MHCO’s safeguarding standards. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and relevant screening checks, which may include criminal background verification and terrorism finance assessments.

we will request information from previous employers regarding any substantiated findings of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of the candidate’s departure.

By submitting an application, candidates confirm their understanding and acceptance of these recruitment procedures.

The interested candidate should submit their  complete application (CV/Cover letter) through the link provided below.

https://forms.gle/6uD53dTC1zsBdmQ18 

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written Test/Interview