Senior Finance Officer
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring a Senior Finance Officer in Afghanistan (East Region) to manage financial reporting, accounting, and accounts payable while ensuring compliance with donor rules.
- Role
- Senior Finance Officer
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Afghanistan (East Region)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
The Senior Finance Officer role at Save the Children involves managing financial policies, ensuring compliance with donor rules, and overseeing budget forecasts for the East Region. The candidate will be responsible for reporting, accounting, and accounts payable processes while supporting provincial office liquidity. They will also manage a team of finance assistants and collaborate with internal and external partners.
What you'll do
- Prepare and compile accurate cash forecasts monthly for East Region.
- Manage weekly and monthly financial reports and account adjustments.
- Process S2P/Account Payable invoices and ensure correct coding.
- Perform bank reconciliations and manage provincial office liquidity.
- Lead correspondence with banks and act as a member of procurement bid committees.
- Act as Finance focal point for internal and external audits.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or ACCA (9th Paper).
- 5+ years of experience in finance.
- Fluency in Pashto/Dari and English.
- Experience managing others and using automated accounting systems.
- Ability to work under pressure and as a team player.
- Willingness to travel within Afghanistan.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is based in the East Region of Afghanistan and requires willingness to travel within the country.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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