Deputy Accounting General Manager

Bank-e-Millie Afghan (BMA) is the foremost first financial institution of Afghanistan established in 1933. Similarly, it was the first financial institution established in a public-private partnership set up with a 72% share held by the private sector. As the first bank in the country, BMA introduced formal banking services to the people and government of Afghanistan. Since then, the bank’s competitive strength and ongoing market leadership philosophy lays in its strong capital base and proven trustworthiness. In 1976, it was fully nationalized by the government of Afghanistan. Since its establishment, BMA has been a leading bank in providing modern and secure banking services. Securing depositors' funds is the top priority of the bank. At the same time, the bank is contributing considerably to the development of manufacturing, agriculture, services, and international trade in the country. BMA is operating based on strong corporate governance principles, financial risk management, and strict compliance to keep its credibility and trust. At present, BMA has 17 City Branches including the HQ and 4 Counters in Kabul, 22 Provincial Branches and 3 Counters accompanied by a broader outlook and prospect for growth and expansion in near future, and equity investments in the USA and England.

To assist the General Manager of Accounting in managing and supervising the Bank's accounting and financial operations, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the General Manager of Accounting in overseeing the Bank's accounting and financial activities.
• Analyze, review, and monitor the preparation of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in coordination with the relevant departments.
• Coordinate with the Deputy Head of Account Reconciliation regarding reconciliation processes and related accounting matters.
• Review and control expense voucher entries and approve other routine accounting transactions in the system in accordance with the Delegation of Authority (DOA).
• Supervise and review the activities of the Accounts Executive Section and Finance Assistant.
• Review daily accounting transactions to ensure compliance with the approved Chart of Accounts and budget.
• Review and monitor all fixed asset transactions in accordance with the Bank's Fixed Assets Policy and ensure the preparation and maintenance of monthly, quarterly, and annual Fixed Asset Registers.
• Review, monitor, and verify the reports and activities of the Management Information System (MIS) staff related to the preparation of internal and external financial reports.
• Review and monitor payroll, employee benefits, and related accounting activities on a continuous basis.
• Prepare and maintain the Right-of-Use of Assets schedule and ensure that related accounting transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system.
• Record External Auditors' Adjusting Entries in the accounting system as approved.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the General Manager of Accounting or senior management in accordance with the Bank's policies and operational requirements.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, banking and finance and master’s degree is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in Finance, including regulatory reporting. 

Skills and Competencies:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. 
• Fluency in Dari, Pashto, and English is required.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply online through the BMA Job Portal at https://jobs.bma.com.af before the closing date.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process.