Finance Officer

Caritas Germany in Afghanistan is supporting Afghan NGOs since 1984 and established its own office in 1994, with programming focused primarily on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); food security; nutrition; disaster risk reduction; emergency response; and psychosocial support. Caritas Germany registered as an International NGO with the Ministry of Economy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in 2002.

Duties and Responsibilities

·       Ensure the administration and maintain the financial compliance of project and office budgets, forecasts, expenditures, cash requests, staff allocation and revise financial reports as well as ensure partner compliance to donor and Caritas Germany financial procedures...

·       Provide accounting and administrative support to the Finance Unit including financial auditing, compliance, and internal control processes.

·       Manage cash flow, bank accounts, reconciliations, and liquidity planning to ensure operational continuity.

·       Conduct monthly financial close and ensure electronic and hard-copy records are securely maintained, backed up and readily available for review.

·       Calculate, reconcile, declare and process applicable payroll, rental, contractor, supplier and other taxes in accordance with the laws and procedures of Afghanistan.

·       Prepares the monthly budget vs actual finance overviews in close collaboration with the program team.

·        Responsible for preparing and submitting the annual tax return and ensuring timely compliance with tax regulations.

·       Responsible for preparing and submitting tax exemption applications and supporting documentation to the relevant authorities.

·       Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing to enhance partnership.

the ToR will be send for those who interested

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is highly desirable.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance administration and management

Skills:

Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel), WINPACCS is highly desirable.

● Strong communication (verbal and written), presentation, and training skills.

● Strong financial analytical skills and attention to detail in all financial processes.

● Ability to adapt and thrive in diverse cultural and operational environments.

● Fluency in English, Dari and/or Pashtu is required

Competencies:

·       Adaptability: Able to adapt and manage in a dynamic, changing environment.

·       Problem Solving: Demonstrates analytical skills and problem-solving abilities to identify risks and solutions.

·       Management and Mentorship: Ability to mentor/guide project, project teams and partners, creating opportunities to meet financial standards.

·       Teamwork: Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, both finance and non-finance.

·       Must be able to travel to remote locations independently.

Reference: At least two subject-specific recommendation letters with contact details.
Note: References will be checked and contacted by the organization, please provide up-to-date information.

Category: Local employment with equal opportunity for all

Contract duration: Annual contract with annual extension (subject to satisfactory performance, ongoing relevance of the role for the project, and availability of funding). An initial one-year contract with a three-month probation period.

Applications to vacancies must be received before EOB on the closing date of the announcement via email to jobs@caritas-germany.af. Please include “Finance Officer” in the subject line.

Please note that Caritas Germany in Afghanistan (COA) at any stage of the recruitment process, candidates will not be asked to make any payments. And the COA reserves the right to notify only those candidates who have submitted a complete set of documents.

For further information, please contact us jobs@caritas-germany.af