Chief Finance Officer CFO

Sea shore Group of Comapnies is a reputable Afghan-owned firm specializing in road construction, Mining & infrastructure development projects across Afghanistan. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, cost-effective projects that contribute to national development and community resilience. We are committed to upholding professional integrity, safety standards, and sustainable practices in all our operations.

The CFO will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations, accounting functions, and cash-flow management of Sea shore Group of Companies ), the  position requires a hands-on professional who can seamlessly bridge the gap between high-level budgeting and on-the-ground project cost control.

The incumbent will manage the finance team, stabilize project budgets (road construction, infrastructure, etc.), ensure to maintain a proper & standard finance system within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial & Strategic Management

• Cash Flow Stewardship: Monitor and manage the daily cash-flow operations of the company, ensuring adequate liquid funds for active project sites, material procurement, and payroll.
• Budget Forecasting: Collaborate with project managers to develop realistic project-based budgets and corporate financial forecasts.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) directly to the management.

2. Project Cost Control & Job-Costing

• Variance Analysis: Review actual project expenditures against initial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) allocations to flag cost overruns early.
• Asset & Machinery Utilization:

Monitor the operating costs, depreciation metrics, and fuel consumption analytics of heavy equipment across field sites.

• Retention Tracking: Manage accounts receivable, tracking milestones and contract "Holdbacks" or retention money due from clients.

3. Internal Controls & Fraud Prevention

• Procurement Compliance: Review and authorize high-value purchase orders, checking them against project budgets before funds are released.
• Field Site Audits: Implement strict control protocols for cash, inventory, and fuel handling at remote sites to prevent fraud, theft, or dual-billing.
• Voucher Management: Maintain an organized, transparent accounting ledger ensuring every expenditure is backed by verified physical receipts.

4. Team Leadership & Governance

• Department Oversight: Supervise, mentor, and build the capacity of the internal finance officers and site accountants.
• Banking & Hawala Relations: Manage corporate bank accounts and oversee safe local transfer channels for provincial operations.

• Tech Skills: Highly proficient in QuickBooks Online or similar ERP systems, and advanced mastery of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, financial modeling formulas).
• Sector Knowledge: Good understanding of construction contract billing structures, machinery CapEx/OpEx allocation, and job-costing.
• Integrity & Accountability: Absolute adherence to financial ethics, transparent bookkeeping, and strict corporate governance.
• Communication: Ability to break down complex financial data into simple, actionable points for non-finance project managers.
• Leadership, team management, and staff development.
• Languages: Fluency in local languages & English

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA or progress toward ACCA/CPA is astrong asset)

6 to 8 years of progressive financial management experience at senior level, with at least 3–4 years operating within the construction, infrastructure, or heavy engineering sectors.

Interested National Afghans are encouraged to apply through below link.

Late application after the deadline will not  be entertained.