Rural Rehabilitation Association for Afghanistan (RRAA) is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political NGO established in 1990. The head office of the organization is located in Kabul, Afghanistan, and delivers humanitarian services in the sectors of Livelihood, Good Governance, WASH, and Emergency through its four regional offices in Mazar, Herat, Jalalabad, and the central zone in a decentralized manner.

Position Summary: 

The Finance Officer will play a critical role in supporting the financial operations of RRAA at the Head Office in Kabul, ensuring the smooth execution of accounting, payroll, banking, procurement, and financial reporting. The position requires strong adherence to Afghan financial regulations and internal control systems, while also supporting project operations across regional offices when needed. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in finance and accounting practices within Afghanistan’s NGO sector.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process vouchers for all financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Handle cash disbursements, petty cash management, and ensure cash reconciliations.
• Record all cash and bank transactions using QuickBooks and other financial systems.
• Monitor and track project expenditures to ensure they are in line with approved budgets.
• Facilitate timely month-end closing, prepare financial statements, and manage cash requests.
• Oversee the preparation and processing of staff salaries, vendor payments, and tax filings as per Afghan law.
• Liaise with Program, Finance, procurement, HR, and external partners, including government organizations, donors, and vendors.
• Assist in financial audits and ensure compliance with Afghan tax regulations and donor requirements.
• Support procurement processes in collaboration with the Finance and Admin Departments.

Code of Conduct: 

All employees of RRAA are required to adhere to the highest ethical standards and follow the organization's Code of Conduct. This includes professional and respectful behavior in the workplace and when representing RRAA in external settings.

Safety and Security:

• Ensure all personal safety and security issues are considered while in the office and project site.
• Follow all security and safety messages dispatched by the Safety/Security focal point and regional office.
• Follow the organization safety security SoPs and ensure all advice recommended are implemented.
• Report any safety/security issues and incidents to the SSFPs, provincial manager and regional office.
• Coordinate all your field tripes with SSFP and provincial manager

Compliance:

• Responsible for reviewing and implementing RRAA’s staff code of conduct and other safeguarding policies such as (Safety/Security SOPs, AAP, PSEA, ESHS, HR).
• Ensure all staff under your supervision have gone through staff code of conduct and other safeguarding policies and perform in accordance with them.
• Supervise hiring labor under the project and ensure no Child is utilized in the project activities as labor.
• Ensure all safety measures (PPTs) are in place and compliance with the project requirements to avoid harming staff and labors in the project sites.
• Ensure all project activities are implemented in accordance with the donor, operational manual and RRAA polices and procedures.

Confidentiality:

• Follow data confidentiality measures, such as encryption, access controls, data masking, and strict policies.
• play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure. 
• Plays an essential role in protecting individuals, maintaining business security and safeguarding private data

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; relevant professional certifications (CAT, ACCA) is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably with NGOs in Afghanistan.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks online, Excel, and other financial management systems.
• Strong knowledge of Afghan tax laws and financial regulatory compliance.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Language proficiency: Fluency in Pashto, Dari, and English is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Additional Skills:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for financial reporting and data analysis.
• Experience working with international NGOs and understanding donor-funded project requirements is an asset.

Interested candidates should consider the following:

1. Send their CVs and cover letters in PDF format no later than November 13, 2024.
2. Please put the announcement number [RRAA-HO-F/O-187-2024] and position title in the subject box of your email.
3. Please do not attach and send your education and work experience documents at this stage.
4. Please send your application from your personal and active email address
5. Please make sure your contact number/s in your CV is updated and working.

Please note that:

1. Only eligible and qualified Afghan candidates are encouraged to apply.
2. Late applications will not be considered.
3. Applications with no clear subject line, as mentioned above, will not be considered.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. 

RRAA is committed to promoting gender equality and creating a supportive work environment for women. We believe that diversity and inclusion enhance our work and strongly encourage women to apply for this position.