MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.

Financial Management System Administration  

●    Ensure full audit trail is respected as required and the required physical documents are attached to the financial management system.
●    Ensure accurate and timely posting of Invoices/bills, bill payments, deposits, and journals in the correct modules assigned by MSH.
Financial Accounting & Closing Period Responsibilities  

●    Support MSH Financial Accounting monthly and annual close processes.
●    Respect the detailed reporting calendar deadlines approved by the HQ finance/Regional Management unit.
●    Support the Finance, Operation and Administrative Manager in performing the Month End/ Year close procedures in line with the MSH Close checklist.
●    Perform some level of balance sheet reconciliations where necessary. Ensure Mobile Money and money agencies / Aurum / Hawala receivables and payables are tightly controlled; the balances match the MSH Accounting software.
●    Perform monthly reconciliations of the Mobile Money, and Hawala accounts, and provide a reconciliations report to Senior Finance Officer.
●    Ensuring compliance with US GAAP, FRS, and Cost Accounting Standards.
Supporting Financial Reporting

●    Ensure accurate and timely posting of expenses (payments, accruals, bills) in the MSH financial management system to provide the most up-to-date position of expenditure performance.
●    Assist the Senior Finance Manager in the preparation of the project budgets by providing data and figures related to Mobile Money and Hawala Expenses.

Enforce Compliance with Rules and Regulations    

●    Remaining up to date with Donor and MSH rules and regulations
●    Ensure relevant local laws and regulations of the country are respected including timely remittances of mandatory deductions to government bodies like the internal revenue authority and social security funds.
Financial Administrative Support    

●    Support the Program and Operation team in registering the participants in the Money Agencies, Mobile Money, and Hawala companies’ online systems.
●    Properly checking the participants, and vendors’ payment packages submitted to him for being paid through Money Agencies, Mobile Money, and Hawala companies’ systems.
●    Make sure, the supporting documents are complete, sorted, and comply with MSH standards and regulations before uploading and paying participants, and vendors payment through Mobile Money, and the Hawala system.
●    Maintain proper communications with the Mobile Money and Money Agencies (Hawala) companies.
●    Ensuring on-time payment of vendors and Participants through the Mobile Money and Hawala system.
●    Provide necessary training to the provincial operation officers on the requirement for paying participants on time, and the supporting documents that are needed for the mentioned payments.
●    Support the Senior Finance Officer and Senior Finance Manager in finding alternative and suitable payment methods for paying participants.
●    Receive and review approved advance requests, invoices, travel expense forms (TEFs), advance reconciliation forms, and other payment requests ensuring documentation is complete as per the defined checklist.
●    Ensure staff and vendors are paid timely in line with the agreed pay run days of the week.
●    Ensure accountabilities are cleared on the financial system timely and any outstanding refunds made in the same accounting period with accountability.
●    Ensure timely preparation of vouchers for payments requested through Mobile Money and the Money Agencies system for participants and vendors. 
●    Daily reconciliation of Mobile Money, and Money Agencies system with the MSH QuickBooks system.
●    Support project activities by ensuring the timely payment of participants and vendors through the use of mobile money, the hawala system, and online banking options.
●    Ensure the timely payments of staff salaries and benefits in line with the calendar deadlines.
●    Monitor the expenditure against the budget and work plan.
●    Accurate recording of invoices and completing required documents
●    Maintain appropriate control over M-Paisa & Aurum the cashbook.
●    Vendor and supplier payment according to organization policy
●    Maintain an accurate filing of payments vouchers and other financial documents.
Taxation     

•     Tax Management and regulatory compliance of tax reporting/returns
•    Review tax returns and quarterly/yearly tax projections.
•    Ensure the corporate tax liability is minimized within the ambit of the tax laws.
•    Understand the financial and operational implications of various tax laws and ensure compliance.
•     Implement effective tax planning strategies and ensure full compliance with relevant tax laws.
•    Ensure accurate computation of all tax liabilities.
•    Ensure complete documentation of relevant support and proof of tax remittance.
•    Monitor current and impending changes to tax regulations and make the appropriate updates to policies and strategies.
•    Monitor future legislation that impacts taxation and operations, including future risks.
•    Provide support in the identification, review and implementation of tax optimization opportunities.
•    Develop and maintain relationships with appropriate personnel in relevant tax, authorities.
•    Timely monitoring and research on relevant taxation trends, legislative changes and relevant economic/fiscal changes.
•    Ensure 100% remittance of all tax and statutory obligations.
•    Ensure getting a Tax Identification Number (TIN) for newly hired staff.
•    Ensure timely payment of Tax and its clearance with the Ministry of Finance.
•    Monthly reconciliation of Tax GL codes in the QuickBooks system.
•    Familiar with Tax policy and forms of Afghanistan.

 ●    Any additional work as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a similar field

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:    At least six (6) years of relevant experience in an accounting position with advanced bookkeeping responsibilities. Experience in working with donor-funded projects and a general understanding of their rules and regulations.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:        

1.    Work experience with projects supported by international organizations.
2.    Proficient in Excel is preferably advanced level.
3.    Proficient in the use of Financial Management Accounting systems i.e., QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, SAP, Agresso, etc. (and modules like GL, Accounts Payable &, and Procurement).
4.    Experience with organizing workshops and training courses.
5.    Experience developing and interpreting standard financial reports (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) and creation of Journal entries required.

Competencies:

Excellent written and oral communication skills both in local languages and English. Excellent interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.

Interested candidates should apply through the below link and submit an application form for positions they are suitably qualified for.

https://msh.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Afghanistan-Kabul/Finance-and--Taxation-Officer_R4730?locationCountry=db69b722446c11de98360015c5e6daf6

Please click the employment opportunities tab and select Afghanistan from the list of countries. A list of positions will appear, please select those you wish to apply for. Candidates who do not apply through the above-mentioned link will not be considered for the shortlist. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap.