Head of Finance and Admin

Afghan Barakat Financial Services Company (Barakat Pay)

BarakatPay is an emerging Electronic Money Institution (EMI) project committed to providing secure, innovative, and accessible digital financial services throughout Afghanistan. The Company is dedicated to promoting financial inclusion while maintaining the highest standards of financial management, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and customer protection.

BarakatPay is an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) project being established in Afghanistan to provide secure, reliable, and innovative digital financial services. The Company is committed to operating in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and sound financial and corporate governance practices.

BarakatPay is seeking a qualified, trustworthy, and detail-oriented Head of Finance and Admin to support the Company's financial management, administrative operations, procurement activities, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will assist management in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring efficient office administration, and supporting the Company's day-to-day operational activities.

The position requires a professional who can work independently, maintain confidentiality, coordinate with internal departments, banks, vendors, and government authorities, and ensure that administrative and financial activities are performed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Company's daily administrative and financial operations.
• Prepare payment vouchers, receipts, invoices, journals, and other accounting records.
• Maintain proper accounting books and financial documentation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and financial balances.
• Maintain petty cash and monitor daily cash transactions.
• Coordinate payments to suppliers, service providers, consultants, and employees.
• Prepare, calculate, and process the Company's monthly and annual tax obligations in accordance with the applicable tax laws and regulations of Afghanistan and coordinate tax filing and payment with the relevant authorities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets, financial forecasts, and expenditure reports.
• Manage procurement of office supplies, furniture, IT equipment, stationery, and other operational requirements in accordance with the Company's procurement policy.
• Obtain quotations, prepare purchase requests, maintain procurement records, and coordinate with suppliers.
• Maintain inventory records and fixed asset registers.
• Coordinate with banks regarding company accounts, transfers, and banking documentation.
• Maintain employee attendance, leave records, and personnel administrative files when required.
• Support internal and external audits and provide required documentation.
• Maintain proper filing systems for administrative and financial documents.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Management, or a related field and Master degree will be Advantage 
• Educational qualifications must be obtained from a recognized institution and officially recognized or verified by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan. Foreign academic qualifications must be supported by an equivalency certificate issued by the Ministry of Higher Education.
• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting, administration, banking, or a related field.
• Good knowledge of Afghanistan Tax Law and applicable financial regulations.
• Experience in preparing monthly and annual tax returns, financial reports, bank reconciliations, and accounting records.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping, budgeting, procurement, inventory management, and financial reporting.
• Good computer skills, particularly MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and accounting software.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Strong communication skills in Dari and/or Pashto.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bank, Electronic Money Institution (EMI), Payment Service Provider (PSP).
• Experience in procurement, inventory control, payroll administration, and financial compliance.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), internal controls, and audit procedures will be an advantage.
• Professional certifications in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or Procurement will be considered an advantage.

interested candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

1. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Copy of National ID (Tazkira/e-Tazkira) or Passport
3. Educational Certificates and Degrees
4. Recent Passport-size Photograph
5. Relevant Professional Certificates (if available)
6. Employment References (if available)

Applications should be submitted to:

Email: careers@barakatpay.af

Email Subject: Head of Finance and Admin – Application

For further information regarding this vacancy, applicants may contact us via WhatsApp.

WhatsApp: +93 (0)700319789

Applications must be submitted through the above email address. For additional information or inquiries regarding this vacancy, applicants may contact us via WhatsApp.