Finance Officer

Youth’s Assembly for Afghanistan Rehabilitation Organization (YAAR) is a national non-governmental organization working in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Community Development, Livelihoods, Women Empowerment, Child Protection, Emergency Response, and Construction sectors throughout Afghanistan.

To strengthen the relevant financial activities and improve the performance, YAAR has decided to hire a Finance Officer. The Provincial Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring accurate financial management, accounting, budgeting, cash management, financial reporting, and compliance with organizational and donor regulations at the provincial level. The position supports the Deputy Admin/Finance Manager in maintaining effective financial systems and internal controls.

Job Purpose:

The Provincial Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring accurate financial management, accounting, budgeting, cash management, financial reporting, and compliance with organizational and donor regulations at the provincial level. The position supports the Deputy Admin/Finance Manager in maintaining effective financial systems and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management

·       Maintain accurate financial records and accounting documentation.

·       Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.

·       Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded.

·       Monitor provincial budget utilization and expenditures.

·       Assist in preparing budget forecasts and revisions.

2. Cash & Bank Management

·       Manage petty cash according to organizational policies.

·       Prepare bank reconciliation statements on a monthly basis.

·       Monitor cash balances and forecast cash requirements.

·       Ensure timely cash requests from the Head Office.

·       Verify all cash payments and receipts.

3. Payment Processing

·       Review payment requests for completeness and compliance.

·       Prepare payment vouchers and supporting documentation.

·       Ensure all supporting documents are attached before payment.

·       Process supplier, consultant, and staff payments.

·       Coordinate payroll-related financial documentation.

4. Financial Reporting

·       Prepare monthly financial reports for submission to the Deputy Admin/Finance Manager.

·       Assist in preparing donor financial reports.

·       Analyze budget variances and provide explanations.

·       Ensure timely submission of financial reports.

5. Budget Monitoring

·       Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.

·       Identify budget over- or under-utilization.

·       Provide budget updates to project management.

·       Support budget planning exercises.

6. Compliance & Internal Controls

·       Ensure compliance with organizational financial policies.

·       Follow donor regulations and SAFE Project financial guidelines.

·       Maintain proper segregation of duties.

·       Support internal and external audits.

·       Implement audit recommendations.

7. Asset & Inventory Support

·       Coordinate with Logistics regarding asset purchases.

·       Verify financial documentation for procurement.

·       Assist in physical asset verification.

·       Ensure purchased assets are properly recorded.

8. Documentation & Filing

·       Maintain organized financial filing systems.

·       Ensure all vouchers are sequentially numbered.

·       Archive financial records according to organizational policy.

·       Keep confidential financial documents secure.

9. Coordination

·       Work closely with HR, Logistics, Procurement, and Program teams.

·       Coordinate with banks and vendors when required.

·       Support finance-related training for provincial staff.

10. Other Duties

·       Perform any other finance-related duties assigned by the Deputy Admin/Finance Manager.

·       Support emergency financial activities under the SAFE Project.

Job Requirements:

1-     Minimum Education Qualifications: at least bachelor degree in one of the following fields:

           Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

2-      Minimum Work Experience:

•           Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
•           At least 2 years with NGOs/INGOs is preferred.
•           Experience with donor-funded projects is highly desirable.

3-     Langauges Required:

           Fluency in Pashto, Dari & English

Interested candidates are requested to submit their updated CV and Cover Letter (combined into a single PDF file) via email to recruitment@yaar.af 
Please clearly mention the Position Title and Vacancy Number in the email subject line as: (YAAR-GZN PO/Finance Officer-135)
Otherwise, your application will not be considered.