Finance Manager

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.  

1. The Finance Manager will be involved in a range of strategic planning and internal initiatives, mainly in regard to financial & accounting related matters. 
2. 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. 
3. Maintain a thorough knowledge of DAB regulations, audit requirements, internal controls, and operational efficiencies to keep current on relevant rules, regulations, and procedures.
4. 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.
5. Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination of accounting, disbursement, and processes & procedures to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures. 
6. Establish standard operating procedures for assigned functions and sections
7. Coordinate and manage various projects, monitors work, evaluates performance, trains, counsels, coaches, and instructs employees to meet established goals and objectives. 
8. Ensure the accounting and finance activities are carried out in accordance with the established internal, IFRS, GAAP and regulatory procedures.
9. Establish and maintain a solid system for inventory records, fixed assets and stocks at the company level. 
10. Managing financial and accounting records in accurate and confidential manner, in accordance with established internal and regulatory requirements.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Provide analysis regarding new business opportunities, new products, joint ventures, affiliations and make recommendations to the Senior Management. 
14. Ensure preparation and review of all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations and corporate/overhead cost allocation.
15. 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.
16. Supervise staff of Finance Department and develop/train/motivate the team as appropriate.
17. Meet regularly with employees of Finance Dept to review work in progress, discuss and resolve administrative, workload and technical issues.
18. Generate accurate monthly financial reports, including income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets using QuickBooks.
19. 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.