Senior Financial Accountant

Payman Ice Cream & Pasteurized Dairy Manufacturing Company is an established Afghan private-sector manufacturing company founded in 2005. The company operates its main production facility in Pul-e-Charkhi Industrial Park, Kabul, and specializes in the production and distribution of a diverse range of ice cream products. With more than two decades of operational experience, the company has developed manufacturing facilities, cold-chain infrastructure, transportation resources, and a distribution network covering multiple provinces of Afghanistan.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial management, preparing periodic financial reports, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring proper accounting and documentation of the company's financial transactions. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Department and management to strengthen financial reporting, internal controls, cost monitoring, and financial discipline across the company's operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records in accordance with applicable accounting principles and company procedures.
• Record, classify, and reconcile daily financial transactions, including receipts, payments, expenses, and bank transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, and bank balances.
• Prepare and monitor production cost reports, including raw materials, packaging materials, labor, utilities, and other production-related expenses.
• Review and reconcile inventory-related financial records in coordination with the warehouse and production departments.
• Monitor departmental expenditures and identify unusual variances against approved budgets.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing systems for all financial transactions.
• Support budget preparation, financial forecasting, and expenditure control.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, cash accounts, supplier accounts, and customer accounts.
• Assist management in preparing financial information required for internal reviews, external audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor compliance with applicable tax requirements and financial regulations.
• Strengthen internal accounting controls and recommend improvements to financial procedures.
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Finance Manager or senior management.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in accounting or financial management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls.
• Practical experience with accounting software and computerized financial systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, FMCG, or distribution companies will be a strong advantage.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports and analyze financial data.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto; working knowledge of English is an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Financial analysis and reporting
• Cost control and expense monitoring
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Planning and organization
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Confidentiality and professional integrity
• Teamwork and coordination

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated CV and a cover letter to: Email: hr@paymanicecream.com. Please mention PAYMAN-HR-2026-01 – Senior Accountant in the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment and interview. Payman Ice Cream & Pasteurized Dairy Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates to apply.