Accountant Officer

2026-09-04 Kabul Full Time 36

Job Location:	Kabul
Nationality:	National
Category:	Finance
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per organization salary scale
Vacancy Number:	46
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	kabul

Organization:	HASSEL Microfinance Institution
Years of Experience:	Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance or accounting and taxroles
Contract Duration:	Open ended
Gender:	Male
Education:	Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • CPA, ACCA, or other relevant certifications preferred. • Proficiency in financial tools and software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Microsoft Excel).
Close date:	2026-09-04

About HASSEL Microfinance Institution:

assel Microfinance Institution is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Agriculture Development Fund. Hassel is a standalone financial institution that provides microfinancing to the entire agriculture value chain. Hassel was established in November 2024 and received an operational license from the Central Bank of Afghanistan (DAB). Hassel is a national microfinance institution exclusively supporting agricultural and livestock businesses. Through Shariah-compliant financing products, Hassel provides accessible financial services designed for the agricultural sector, empowering both male and female clients to enhance productivity and sustainability. With a mission to uplift farmers and agribusinesses, Hassel aims to improve economic growth, resilience, and improved quality of life across agricultural communities.

Job Descriptions:

Specific Tasks/Responsibilities:

Familiarity with Afghanistan’s tax laws and regulations, with a minimum experience working in a tax-related position.
Daily review and processing of invoices related to subprojects and operations. This includes taking the necessary actions to obtain approval signatures from authorized personnel as required.
Prepare fund transfer requests both electronically and in hard copies.
Prepare all vouchers (disbursement, receipt, and general journal vouchers) for expenditures and ensure that expenses are reasonable, allowable, and allocable to the project.
Responsible for disbursing salaries, consultancy fees, and other contractual payments in a timely manner.
Balance the cash book and count cash daily before close of business. Report any shortages or excesses to the Finance and Administration Director immediately.
Ensure full and complete documentation of all financial and administrative actions.
Provide cash position reports every month.
Calculate taxes based on Afghanistan tax law for all taxable payments. Ensure timely payment of taxes to the MTO and prepare all tax documents before payment.
Prepare rental payments, including for vehicles, office spaces, etc.
Maintain accurate tax records in appropriate ledger form.
Organize an adequate filing system for documents and correspondence related to processed payments.
Maintain complete files for all pending and processed payments to ensure a proper audit trail.
Serve as support to the immediate supervisor when necessary or during their absence.
Maintain confidentiality regarding salary payments and other processed payments within the Finance Unit.
Ensure proper approval signatures for all payments, and that both parties (payer and payee) have signed the payment documents.
Assume the duties of the Finance Officer in their absence due to sickness or leave
Perform other tasks as required by the HASSEL Finance Manager.

Job Requirements:

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA, ACCA, or other relevant certifications preferred.
Proficiency in financial tools and software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Microsoft Excel).
Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance or accounting roles and
Familiarity with Afghanistan’s tax laws and regulations, with a minimum experience working in a tax-related position.
Strong knowledge of Afghanistan tax law and regulatory compliance.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Submission Guidelines:

All candidates shall submit thier CVs to this email address ( vacancies@hassel-af.org )and mention the position & vacancy number in their email subject line as obligatory. Those candidates who do not mention about the position and vacancy number as required (Accountant officer – Vanancy # HASSEL-46) in their email subject line will not be considered for shortlisting purposes.

Email / Application Form: vacancies@hassel-af.org