Finance Manager

Established in 2006 through a partnership between the Government of Afghanistan, the Government of France, La Chaîne de l’Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network, FMIC has become Afghanistan’s leading tertiary healthcare institution and a regional centre of excellence. Operated by the Aga Khan University, FMIC delivers high-quality, patient-centred care in accordance with international standards while serving as a hub for education, research, and innovation.

Over the past two decades, FMIC has provided healthcare services to more than 2.6 million patients, performed over 6,000 cardiac surgeries, and introduced numerous medical advancements, including Afghanistan’s first open-heart surgery and a range of specialised diagnostic and treatment services. Through telemedicine, outreach programmes, and financial assistance initiatives, FMIC continues to expand access to quality healthcare for underserved populations across the country.

Beyond clinical care, FMIC plays a vital role in strengthening Afghanistan’s health system through the training of healthcare professionals, postgraduate medical education, and the promotion of innovation and evidence-based practice. As it enters its third decade of service, FMIC remains committed to excellence, equity, and sustainable healthcare development, improving health outcomes and transforming lives across Afghanistan and the region.

Job summary:

The Manager Finance oversees accounting, treasury, budgeting, financial reporting, patient billing, patient welfare, and revenue management functions. The role ensures compliance with financial policies, timely preparation of financial reports, effective budget monitoring, accurate revenue recording, audit coordination, and efficient management of finance operations while supporting senior management in strategic financial decision-making.

Job Responsibilities:

General Accounting: 

ü  Oversee the FMIC's payment and treasury departments.

ü  Ensure timely and accurate payments are made in all areas.

ü  Verify timely and accurate disbursement of staff salaries.

ü  Examine balance sheet schedules, reconcile them with PeopleSoft and make sure all payable settlements and receivables are made within the policy-mandated time frames.

ü  Approve vouchers and Purchase requisitions within the authority limit defined in the authority matrix.

ü  Ensure smooth and timely monthly closing of books of accounts. Including accruals, reconciliations, contracts, insurance, and outstanding transactions

ü  Make that the annual books of accounts are closed smoothly and on time.

ü  Facilitate all internal and external audits.

ü  Coordinate with head of department on IT related matters and ensure that PeopleSoft work properly.

Budget & Planning:

ü  Ensure timely preparation and submission of the monthly management reports.

ü  Ensure that quarterly external reports are prepared and submitted on time.

ü  Ensure that monthly budget verification reports (BVR) are prepared and shared with user departments.

ü  Prepare annual budget and budget break-up.

ü  Support head of finance to prepare financial papers for FMIC Board on a quarterly basis.

PBSD & Patient Welfare:

ü  Ensure accurate and timely billing to the patients.

ü  Ensure accurate recording of hospital revenue each month.

ü  Approve vouchers in the approved limit as per policy.

ü  Ensure proper implementation of the patient welfare policies.

ü  Ensure accurate cash in hand and petty cash accounts are reconciled each month, as well as accurate cash collections and bank deposits.

ü  Examine corporate calendars each month and make sure that debit notes are sent to corporate clients on time.

ü  Reconcile clearing accounts on monthly basis.

ü  Verify welfare as per the given approval authority limit and review monthly Welfare reports.

Other responsibilities:

ü  Facilitate Finance staff, ensure balanced task allocation, office discipline, leave, and attendance

ü  Verify leave of all Finance staff.

ü  Attend meetings and respond to queries related to Finance.

ü  Assist the Administrator Finance on day-to-day basis and as required.

ü  Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

b. Periodic Responsibilities

ü  Ensure timely and accurate monthly closing of APs and Journals: Includes checking/verification/Approval of APs and JVs of PBSD, G. Accounting and running closing process, extracting financial statements.

ü  Timely and accurate reporting; including; Preparing/Reviewing monthly Financial Performance, NL, Donor Reporting, AKDN Report, and HH Report and all other reports.

ü  Assist the Administrator of finance in the preparation of Board Papers, prepare workings or reports to address specified requirements from management, and any other tasks as may be assigned by head of Finance.

Qualification and Education:

ü  ACCA Member or similar qualification (Preferred), or MBA 

Work experience:

ü  7 years at different positions in Finance.

Knowledge and competencies (State skills, abilities & traits required):

ü  Proficiency in accounting software, preferably in PeopleSoft (FSCM, HRMS) and HIS

ü  Excellent Skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power point)

ü  Excellent communication skills in English, Dari, and Pashto

ü  Excellent leadership skills

ü  Excellent computer skills, especially in MS Office Packages.

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