CALL FOR CVs - FINANCE OFFICER – PROVINCIAL ROSTER

2026-11-25 Badakhshan, Baghlan, Balkh, Bamian, Daikondi, Faryab, Jawzjan, Kunduz, Panjshir, Samangan, Sar-e Pol, Takhar Full Time 100

Job Location:	Badakhshan, Baghlan, Balkh, Bamian, Daikondi, Faryab, Jawzjan, Kunduz, Panjshir, Samangan, Sar-e Pol, Takhar
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Finance
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	Based on ASLO Salary scale
Vacancy Number:	ASLO-Kabul-2026-116
No. Of Jobs:	12
City:	Badakhshan, Baghlan, Balkh, Bamian, Daikondi, Faryab, Jawzjan, Kunduz, Panjshir, Samangan, Sar-e Pol, Takhar

Organization:	Afghanistan Social and Legal Organization (ASLO)
Years of Experience:	At least five years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, grants finance, audit or financial management; preferably at least three years in an NGO, UN agency, donor-funded project, audit firm or comparable organization
Contract Duration:	Subject to donor-approved project duration, budget, performance and ASLO contract terms; no employment contract exists at roster stage
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, commerce or a closely related field; master’s degree or ACCA/CPA/CA/CMA qualification is an advantage
Close date:	2026-11-25

About Afghanistan Social and Legal Organization (ASLO):

Afghanistan Social and Legal Organization (ASLO) is a national, non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organization established in 2013 and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan. ASLO implements humanitarian and development activities across education, health and nutrition, agriculture and livestock, WASH and disaster risk reduction, food security and livelihoods, protection and community development.

Job Descriptions:

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the designated Finance Manager or authorized finance supervisor, the provincial Finance Officer will maintain accurate project accounts, manage financial documentation and controls, monitor budgets, support donor-compliant reporting, and ensure that provincial financial operations remain transparent, timely and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities

· Record transactions accurately in QuickBooks or another approved system using correct project, donor, location, budget-line and currency codes; maintain complete general ledgers and supporting records.

· Review payment vouchers, invoices, procurement documents and approvals for completeness, accuracy, eligibility, budget availability and compliance before processing.

· Maintain cashbooks, bank records, payment schedules, advance registers and monthly cash/bank reconciliations; investigate and report discrepancies.

· Prepare monthly budget-versus-actual reports, cash forecasts, variance analysis and expenditure tracking; flag overspending or funding gaps promptly.

· Prepare and reconcile donor financial reports, fund requests, supporting schedules and grant closeout records against the accounting system.

· Verify payroll against approved HR records, contracts, attendance and timesheets; calculate and document applicable taxes and statutory deductions.

· Maintain chronological, secure and retrievable finance files; support internal/external audits, donor verification and follow-up on audit findings.

· Apply ASLO finance, procurement, safeguarding, anti-fraud, data protection and segregation-of-duties requirements; promptly escalate suspicious or unsupported transactions.

· Coordinate with provincial project teams, Kabul finance, HR, procurement, logistics and MEAL; guide assigned finance support staff where formally authorized.

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, commerce or a closely related field; master’s degree or ACCA/CPA/CA/CMA qualification is an advantage.

· At least five years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, grants finance, audit or financial management; preferably at least three years in an NGO, UN agency, donor-funded project, audit firm or comparable organization.

· Proven ability in reconciliations, payments, budgeting, donor reporting, tax compliance, payroll review, audits and financial closeout.

· Hands-on QuickBooks or equivalent accounting-system experience and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and financial analysis.

· Strong working English and fluency in Dari and/or Pashto; high integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, communication and deadline-management skills.

· Experience with multi-project, multi-donor, multi-currency and provincial operations is preferred.

Submission Guidelines:

· Updated CV and a tailored cover letter indicating the preferred provincial duty station.

· Readable copy of national Tazkira (paper or e-Tazkira).

· Copies of previous employment contracts with NGOs or other organizations supporting the experience claimed in the CV (personal identifiers unrelated to verification may be redacted).

· Relevant academic and professional certificates (copies).

· Email subject must state the position and ONE preferred province/city, e.g., “Finance Officer – Takhar (Taloqan)”

Selection and Funding Conditions

This is a Call for CVs to establish a roster for anticipated provincial Finance Officer needs; it is not an offer of immediate employment. Shortlisting, tests, interviews, reference checks and verification may follow. Any vacancy, appointment, start date, duration and salary are strictly contingent on approved projects, donor authorization, available budget and ASLO recruitment procedures. Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee employment.

ASLO is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified women, persons with disabilities and applicants from diverse communities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ASLO charges no recruitment fee and maintains zero tolerance for fraud, favoritism, exploitation and harassment.