The Youth Assembly for Afghanistan Rehabilitation (YAAR) is a non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political organization established in 1994 with the mission to contribute to the emergency relief, rehabilitation, and long-term development of Afghanistan.

YAAR works in close partnership with communities, humanitarian actors, and development organizations through a participatory approach that prioritizes the needs of marginalized populations, with a particular focus on women, children, and youth.

Over the past decades, YAAR has successfully implemented projects funded by UN agencies, international NGOs, and private donors, covering diverse thematic areas such as livelihood support, emergency response, irrigation, WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene), education, health services, and public awareness initiatives.

YAAR maintains its main office in Kabul and operates regional offices in Nangarhar, Ghazni, Faryab, Kunar, and Kandahar, ensuring nationwide presence and effective community engagement.

The Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring effective financial management of the project, including financial reporting, accounting, budgeting, and compliance with YAAR’s policies, donor requirements, and Afghan government regulations. The Finance Officer will support the project team in maintaining transparent, accurate, and timely financial systems and contribute to the successful implementation of the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for the project in accordance with YAAR’s financial policies and donor requirements.
• Prepare and review vouchers, receipts, and supporting documentation for all project-related financial transactions.
• Manage cash books, bank reconciliations, and petty cash at the provincial level.
• Ensure compliance with YAAR’s internal control system and financial policies.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support procurement and logistics teams in reviewing financial documentation related to procurement, construction, and service contracts.
• Monitor project budget utilization and provide updates to the Project Manager and Finance Manager.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and staff for timely payments while ensuring all necessary documentation is complete.
• Support the Finance Manager in preparing donor financial reports as per agreed formats.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure secure recordkeeping of financial documents.
• Coordinate with audit teams and provide all necessary financial data and documents.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Finance Manager or Provincial Project Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in finance, preferably in NGOs
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, Afghan tax laws, and donor financial regulations.
• Good computer skills (MS Excel, QuickBooks, or other accounting software).
• Fluency in Pashto, Dari, and good working knowledge of English (written and spoken).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.  

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply for this position by submitting the updated CV/Resume with cover letter via email to: hr@yaar.af

Important Notes:

• Please mention “Finance Officer – Faryab Province” in the subject line of your email.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online interview.

• Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be considered.