Key Responsibilities
1. Financial System Development & Implementation
- Design and establish a highly effective, centralized financial system tailored specifically for the company’s construction operations.
- Implement financial tracking and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or Foreman Contractor) to integrate project data, payroll, and procurement.
- Develop and document internal financial policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and authorization matrices.
- Establish a Chart of Accounts (COA) that allows for precise tracking of costs by individual projects, departments, and cost codes.
2. Project Financial Management (Project Accounting)
- Track and manage the financial lifecycle of all construction projects from initiation to closeout.
- Monitor project budgets, cash flow, and expenditures to prevent overruns.
- Prepare Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports, job cost analyses, and profitability reports for each project.
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers to review project financial performance and forecast future costs.
3. Procurement & Contractor Financial Control
- Oversee the financial aspects of the procurement process, ensuring cost-efficiency and compliance with company policies.
- Review, approve, and manage all subcontractor and vendor agreements financially.
- Establish a strict system for processing invoices, verifying receipts of materials, and issuing timely payments to contractors and suppliers.
4. Payroll, Staff & Administrative Finance
- Oversee the entire payroll process for all staff, ensuring accurate calculation, timely payment, and strict compliance with Afghan labor laws and tax regulations.
- Manage employee expense reimbursements and advances.
- Oversee the daily cash management and treasury functions.
5. Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting
- Lead the annual corporate budgeting and forecasting process.
- Prepare accurate, detailed, and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
- Present financial reports and risk assessments directly to Top Management, highlighting financial trends and operational efficiencies.
- Ensure all financial operations comply with local statutory requirements, tax laws, and audit standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field is required. A Master’s degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) is highly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in financial management, with at least 3 years specifically in the construction or engineering industry.
- System Setup Experience: Proven track record of setting up financial systems, implementing accounting software, and creating financial SOPs from scratch or significantly improving existing systems.
- Construction Accounting Knowledge: Deep understanding of construction-specific accounting practices, including Job Costing, WIP (Work-in-Progress), Change Orders, and Retainage.
- Language Skills: Fluent in English (mandatory for reporting and software). Fluency in Pashto and Dari is required for managing local payroll, liaising with local banks, and ensuring compliance with local tax authorities.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and experience with construction ERPs or accounting software.
Technical & Core Competencies
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and align financial strategies with project execution.
- Risk Management: Skill in identifying financial risks (e.g., currency fluctuations, contractor defaults, cash flow shortages) and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous accuracy in reviewing contracts, invoices, and payroll data.
- Leadership & Communication: Strong ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to non-financial staff (like Engineers and Project Managers) and negotiate with vendors.
- Integrity: Unwavering commitment to ethical financial practices and transparency.
Work Location & Reporting
- Duty Station: The position is based at our main office in Ghazni city.
- Reports To: Top Management / Chief Executive Officer.
