Chief Financial Officer - Foreign Exchange Business - CA

Purpose of the Job

- The Accounts/Finance Manager is responsible for the 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 bodies reports ensuring to safeguard company's assets.

- The Accounts/Finance Manager provides technical support to the Management in order to fulfill the financial, regulatory and administrative requirements of the Finance section.

Job Requirements

- Chartered Accountant degree in Finance or Accounting field.

- Professional certification e.g. ACCA, CIA, CBA, CPA, CISA or CFE will be preferred.

- At least 7-10 years related experience in Finance/Accounting in a company where 3-5 years on financial senior managerial position (CFO) at organization level.

- Knowledge of Afghan financial sector's legal and regulatory framework will be an advantage.

- Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.

- Having good experience in delivering presentations on business strategy, investments, financial results and other related topics.

- Professional with friendly behaviour.

- Disciplined, hard-worker and flexible regarding working hours.

Job Responsibilities

1. As a member of the Management, the Finance/Accounts Manager will be involved in a range of strategic planning and internal initiatives, mainly in regard to financial & accounts issues for all entities.

2. Draft, implement and maintain procedure manuals for all accounting and reporting functions and enhance the implementation of financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems.

3. Actively managing the general ledger, inclusive of preparation and entry of monthly closings, adjusting and balancing accounts, general journal entries, account reconciliations; balance sheet and income statement analyses for all entities.

4. Ensuring the accounting activities are carried out in accordance with the established internal, legal and regulatory procedures of the organization.

5. Generating and preparation of consolidated monthly financial statements and reports incorporating financial analyses to senior management, Board of Directors and regulatory authorities.

6. Manage all planning for periodically and year-end audit and tax filings for all units of the organization.

7. Managing financial and accounting records in an accurate and confidential manner, in accordance with established internal requirements.

8. Establish and maintain a solid system for inventory records, fixed assets and stocks.

9. Prepare, present and interpret financial reports to senior management, Board of Directors and Auditors (internal or external).

10. Adhere to the applicable tax laws and regulatory compliance to properly reflect the financial position of the company and ensures compliance with the company's policies, procedures and regulatory directives.

11. Responsible for all short/mid/long-term financial matters and for establishing financial and accounting objectives, policies, programs, directives and practices that ensure a sound financial structure.

12. Establish and implement financial policy affecting budgets, costs and the expenditure of the company.

13. Responsible to prepare complete year-end financial statements for audits including disclosures, statement of cash flows and complete audit package.

14. Provide strategic recommendations to enhance financial performance of the company based on detailed analysis and projections, cost identification and allocation as well as revenue/expense analysis.

15. Compile and oversee short-term and long-term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment with company's strategic plan.

16. Oversee the preparation of annual budget through collecting and compiling of the required info from other concerned departments and entities.

17. Supervise company's bank accounts- balances/statements for all inward/outward payments and ensure that these entries are recorded on timely manner.

18. Lead the preparation and coordination of periodically audit (internal or external).

19. Preparation of consolidated weekly, monthly & annually financial statements and reports including cash-flow, P&L, and financial analyses to the Management.

20. Provide analysis and recommendation regarding new business opportunities, new products, joint ventures, and affiliations to the Management.

21. Provide recommendations to enhance financial performance based on detailed analysis and projections, cost identification and allocation as well as revenue/expense analysis of entities.

22. Supervise staff of Finance Department and develop/train/motivate the team as appropriate.

23. Anticipate and provides solutions to complex finance and accounting problems.

24. Supervise and coordinates various entities - portfolio, including budget development, reconciliation, compliance, forecasting, variance analysis, financial processing and monitoring of budgets.

25. Other job-related duties as assigned by the Management.