Accountant Officer

Job Summary

Specific Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Familiarity with Afghanistan’s tax laws and regulations, with a minimum  experience working in a tax-related position.
• Daily review and processing of invoices related to subprojects and operations. This includes taking the necessary actions to obtain approval signatures from authorized personnel as required.
• Prepare fund transfer requests both electronically and in hard copies.
• Prepare all vouchers (disbursement, receipt, and general journal vouchers) for expenditures and ensure that expenses are reasonable, allowable, and allocable to the project.
• Responsible for disbursing salaries, consultancy fees, and other contractual payments in a timely manner.
• Balance the cash book and count cash daily before close of business. Report any shortages or excesses to the Finance and Administration Director immediately.
• Ensure full and complete documentation of all financial and administrative actions.
• Provide cash position reports every month.
• Calculate taxes based on Afghanistan tax law for all taxable payments. Ensure timely payment of taxes to the MTO and prepare all tax documents before payment.
• Prepare rental payments, including for vehicles, office spaces, etc.
• Maintain accurate tax records in appropriate ledger form.
• Organize an adequate filing system for documents and correspondence related to processed payments.
• Maintain complete files for all pending and processed payments to ensure a proper audit trail.
• Serve as support to the immediate supervisor when necessary or during their absence.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding salary payments and other processed payments within the Finance Unit.
• Ensure proper approval signatures for all payments, and that both parties (payer and payee) have signed the payment documents.
• Assume the duties of the Finance Officer in their absence due to sickness or leave
• Perform other tasks as required by the HASSEL Finance Manager.

Job Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, ACCA, or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Proficiency in financial tools and software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Microsoft Excel).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance or accounting roles and
• Familiarity with Afghanistan’s tax laws and regulations, with a minimum  experience working in a tax-related position.
• Strong knowledge of Afghanistan tax law and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.