The Finance Manager is responsible for the Company’s overall fiscal operation/activities in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, internal policies/regulations, regulatory guidelines and other generally accepted accounting principles, such as cost accounting, budget and regulatory/governmental authorities’ directives ensuring and safeguarding of Company’s assets.
- The Finance Manager will be involved in a range of strategic planning and internal initiatives, mainly in regard to financial & accounting related matters.
- Manage the general ledger, inclusive of preparation and entry of monthly closings, adjusting and balancing accounts, journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet and income statement analyses.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of DAB regulations, audit requirements, internal controls, and operational efficiencies to keep current on relevant rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Coordinate and manage the annual audit to ensure that accounts and records are compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and DAB (The Afghanistan Bank) regulations.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination of accounting, disbursement, and processes & procedures to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Establish standard operating procedures for assigned functions and sections
- Coordinate and manage various projects, monitors work, evaluates performance, trains, counsels, coaches, and instructs employees to meet established goals and objectives.
- Ensure the accounting and finance activities are carried out in accordance with the established internal, IFRS, GAAP and regulatory procedures.
- Establish and maintain a solid system for inventory records, fixed assets and stocks at the company level.
- Managing financial and accounting records in accurate and confidential manner, in accordance with established internal and regulatory requirements.
- Adhere to the applicable tax laws and regulatory compliance to properly reflect the financial position of the Company and ensure compliance with established policies, procedures and regulatory directives.
- Responsible for short-/mid-/long-term financial matters and for establishing Company-wide financial & accounting objectives, policies, programs, directives and practices that ensure a sound financial structure.
- Provide analysis regarding new business opportunities, new products, joint ventures, affiliations and make recommendations to the Senior Management.
- Ensure preparation and review of all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations and corporate/overhead cost allocation.
- Draft and maintain procedure manuals for all accounting and reporting functions and enhance the implementation of financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems.
- Supervise staff of Finance Department and develop/train/motivate the team as appropriate.
- Meet regularly with employees of Finance Dept to review work in progress, discuss and resolve administrative, workload and technical issues.
- Generate accurate monthly financial reports, including income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets using QuickBooks.
- Manage staff through proper delegation and work supervision to provide appropriate levels of service and resources.
Other job-related duties as assigned by the Senior Management.
- Master degree in Finance & Accounting field.
- Professional certification e.g. ACCA, CIA, CBA, CPA, CISA or CFE will be an advantage.
- At least 5 years related experience in Finance/Accounting where 2-3 years on managerial position.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of Afghan financial sector’s legal and regulatory framework.
- QuickBooks Pro Advisor certification
- Experience in payroll processing and tax filing within QuickBooks
- Familiarity with integrating QuickBooks with other related software
- Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decision based on accurate and timely analysis.
- High level of integrity and dependability with stronger sense of results-orientation.
- Strong presentation skills; experience creating executive presentations on business strategy, financial results and other topics.
- Professional and friendly behavior.
Disciplined and hard worker.