The Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development, ACBAR, is an independent forum founded in 1988 in response to the demand from NGOs working with Afghan refugees in Pakistan and across the border in Afghanistan to more efficiently coordinate assistance and delivery of services. With its main office in Kabul since 2002, ACBAR brings together 211 National and International NGOs working in in all sectors of humanitarian assistance and development in Afghanistan. Based on the 3 pillars of Information and Coordination, Advocacy and Enabling Environment, and Capacity Building, ACBAR’s activities focus heavily on information to and coordination of its members and the aid community in general, coordination of activities at the national and regional levels, and advocacy on issues affecting the work of its members in Afghanistan. ACBAR has a mission to provide an efficient platform for members to carry out effective humanitarian, development, and peace building activities in Afghanistan. The members are the drive behind ACBAR, and their active participation is essential to ACBAR’s continued dynamism. 

RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY

The Tax Assistant will support the Finance Department in ensuring full compliance with the Afghanistan Income Tax Law for all project-related financial activities. The role involves assisting with timely tax filings, document organization, coordination with the Ministry of Finance (MoF), vendor reconciliation, and audit support. The position will contribute to ensuring transparent, accurate, and legally compliant tax processes within the scope of the ACBAR.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

Essential tasks include the following:

• Ensure accurate tax deduction at source and transfer or deposit into the Government Account within the deadlines set by law.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual withholding tax reports to the Ministry of Finance.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of the organization’s annual Income Tax Return (ITR).
• Assist in obtaining, applying, and renewing tax exemption certificates in accordance with the Income Tax Law and NGO-specific guidelines.
• Collect tax reports from third parties who withhold taxes on behalf of the organization.
• Reconcile tax-related balances with suppliers, service providers, and contractors, and provide tax deduction documents to our suppliers in a timely manner.
• Maintain complete and accurate tax documentation and filing systems for audit and reporting.
• Stay updated on amendments to the Afghanistan Income Tax Law and implement relevant changes into practice.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather supporting documentation for tax filings and audits.
• Support internal and external audits related to tax matters by organizing and providing required documents.
• Assist in calculating taxes applicable to employee salaries, rental agreements, and vendor payments as needed.
• Respond to tax-related letters, notices, and queries from the Ministry of Finance or other authorities.
• Enter tax data and transactions into accounting systems or tracking tools accurately.
• Review vendor invoices and payments to ensure tax compliance.
• Participate in the review and verification of BRT and other indirect tax reporting processes.
• Monitor due dates and ensure on-time submission of all project-related tax obligations.
• Assist the Senior Finance Manager during communication and meetings with the Ministry of Finance and tax offices.
• Keep track of incoming and outgoing tax correspondence within the finance department.
• Adhere to organizational policies and ethical standards when dealing with sensitive financial data.
• Perform any other project-related tax duties assigned by the Senior Finance Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or attribute required.

• Good knowledge of financial management
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in taxation, especially related to withholding tax and income tax filing under Afghanistan’s Income Tax Law.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment; and follow instructions and to ask for help when necessary
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism and solves problems in collaborative ways.
• Courteous and polite when representing ACBAR, and ability to work in a team

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word), and accounting software like QuickBooks.
• Knowledge of MoF reporting procedures and tax filing platforms.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to visit and conduct face to face meetings with NGO partners
• Demonstrate very good written and verbal communications skills in English, Dari and Pashto
• Ability to train in English and Pashto, Dari
• Ability to understand methodology used for pre- and post-tests, evaluations, data collection related to training to assess training results and participant improvement
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with quality results.
• Ability to work in a team

If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to complete the form using the link provided below by Sep,14, 2025.  Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Notes:

Please be informed that the written test and interview will be conducted only in person.

Job Application Form Link: Tax Assistant - Job Application Form