Hassel Microfinance Institution is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Agriculture Development Fund. Hassel is a standalone financial institution that provides microfinancing to the entire agriculture value chain. Hassel was established in November 2024 and received an operational license from the Central Bank of Afghanistan (DAB). Hassel is a national microfinance institution exclusively supporting agricultural and livestock businesses. Through Shariah-compliant financing products, Hassel provides accessible financial services designed for the agricultural sector, empowering both male and female clients to enhance productivity and sustainability. With a mission to uplift farmers and agribusinesses, Hassel aims to improve economic growth, resilience, and improved quality of life across agricultural communities.

The Accountant Officer will oversee all financial-related activities of HASSEL. S/he will ensure that the outlined financial policies and procedures are implemented for the project disbursements. 

             Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare Internal Audit programs for each audit assignment.
• Conduct audit after each  disbursement to ensure the proper and transparent financing  processing and financing  utilization has taken place.
• Evaluate financial and operational procedures to assure adequate internal controls are present.
• Examine financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with HASSEL policies and other applicable laws and regulations
• Examine the accuracy of the financial statements to ensure that the statements are presenting true and fair values as per IAS and IFRS.
• Examine the financial transaction to ensure that the Afghanistan tax is fully executed.
• Examine that the treasury activities are done in the adherence of treasury policy to safeguard HASSEL capital and interest.
• Examine the operation department activities to ensure that the day-to-day operations are performed as per procurement policy, HR manual and other HASSEL  and applied policies.
• Oversee the level of compliance with HASSEL  policies and procedures in all audit assignments.
• Collaborate with HASSEL departments to discuss findings observed during the audit assignment.
• Takes steps to minimize the risk of noncompliance with HASSEL and Afghanistan Government policies and procedures
• Prepar  Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Internal Audit reports.
• Develop and maintain files of supporting documents to justify the observations for all conducted audits.
• Perform any other additional task assigned by Supervisor.

EDUCATION:  University Degree in Financial Management, Accounting, or related finance and banking field, or ACCA Member

WORK EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of three (3 to 5 ) years of experience in an equivalent position. Experience working in a similar position for an NGOs, or an international organization is preferred. Must be willing to travel to provincial offices on HASSEL’s business, must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform other duties as required and work irregular hours.

SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Conflict management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to create a supportive working relationship with all teams
• Ability to work under pressure

Key Competencies:

• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Time management skills to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Adaptability and proactive decision-making.

All candidates shall submit thier CVs to this email address ( vacancies@hassel-af.org )and mention the position & vacancy number in their email subject line as obligatory. Those candidates who do not mention about the position and vacancy number as required (Senior  Internal Audit Officer – Vanancy #  HASSEL-27) in their email subject line will not be considered for shortlisting purposes.