Aga Khan Education Service (AKES), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the developing world to improve the quality of life of the communities. Aga Khan Education Service, Afghanistan (AKES, A) started its operation in Afghanistan in 2004. Ever since, AKES, A has been providing quality ECD and non-formal education programs that benefitted thousands of children and students living in marginalized areas. Currently, AKES, A is operating in 7 provinces namely Kabul, Bamyan, Baghlan, Kunduz, Balkh, Samangan, and Badakhshan reaching over 25,000 children and students through one Central Office in Kabul, and three Regional Offices. Currently, it is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Regional Assistant, Finance based in the Kabul Regional Office.

Major Responsibilities:

▪ Check and ensure that the expenses incurred are as per the approved policy and procedures of AKES, A and donors and are supported with proper backups.

▪ Prepare vouchers.

▪ Ensure proper coding for allocation of expenses by projects/donors (according to the grant agreement).

▪ Update ledger based on vouchers.

▪ Prepare monthly receipts and payment statements.

▪ Correspondence with units.

▪ Physical verification of fixed assets and stocks.

▪ Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasts of regions.

▪ Conduct field visits as required to each region.

▪ Taking quotations with the Purchase committee.

▪ Scan and copy the vouchers and submit them to Central office finance. 

▪ Any other related task assigned by the supervisor.

▪ To carry out the roles and responsibilities in a way that reflects AKES, A’s commitment to safeguarding and protecting children, vulnerable adults, beneficiaries, partners, visitors, community members, and employees in accordance with AKES, A’s Safeguarding policy, Anti-Cyber Bullying Policy, and Child Safeguarding Policy.

1. Required:

▪ Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting with a minimum of 2 years experience in finance and Accounting.

2. Desired:

▪ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

▪ A good command of the English Language both in oral and speaking skills.

▪ Ability to work with MS Office, especially with large Excel templates.

Please submit your application through the following link: Regional Assistant, Finance no later than July 06, 2024.

▪ Upload your CV and cover letter in one PDF file.

▪ Limit your cover letter to one page only.

▪ Keep your CV to a maximum of 3 pages.

▪ Avoid uploading any unnecessary documents unless requested.

Aga Khan Education Service, Afghanistan’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity, child safeguarding, and safeguarding of beneficiaries against abuse, bullying, exploitation, and all other sexual and non-sexual harassment.