Financial Reporting Officer

About the Company

GAAC Holding Afghanistan is a subsidiary company of GAAC Holding SPV LTD, a UAE based company of global best in class partners with specialist in airport management and extensive experience working in emerging markets. With circa 1,000 employees in Afghanistan, GAAC provides ground handling and aviation security services in different international airports, including Kabul, Heart, Kandahar, and Mazar-e-Sharif.

Job Summary

Working under the Head of Finance, this position is expected to be conversant with Accounting, IFRS, ERP and Afghan tax laws related with corporation and commercial enterprises. Acts as the primary support in all matters related to preparation of financial reports, ERP and taxation.

Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Key Accountabilities 

• Gathering of Accounting and Financial data (Mainly General Journals) and its analysis (Verification with physical documents, BRS, ensuring proper accounting, working on different heads of Balance Sheet, preparing audit required schedules and breakups) rectification (doing adjustments and advising the related party to avoid future similar mistakes) and compilation into financial statements.
• Ensure that GAAC complies with reporting requirements especially with respect to IFRS standards, timeliness and accuracy.
• Extracting daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports and reconciling it with the team.
• Sharing the periodic reports with MoTA and other authorities that require.
• Reconciliation of the reports with MoTA on a periodic basis as required by the provisions of the concession agreement between GAAC and MoTA.
• Preparing responses to queries from government ministries and departments on submitted reports (including MoTA, tax/revenue department of MOF).
• Supporting auditors whether internal or external in their audit process.
• Preparation of different other financial and accounting MIS reports in coordination with other departments for top management.
• Regular Control & Monitoring of the accounting environment (ensuring accurate accounting and accounting procedures, periodical or year-end activities) of GAAC and its responsible units/areas.
• Regular Control & Monitor of compliance of his responsible units/areas with article of incorporation of GAAC, IFRS, GAAC accounting and other policies and tax laws.
• Close collaboration with banks & cash department regarding any BRS related issues.
• Be part of the team of implementation and successful operation of the GAAC ERP.
• Provide long run regular support in operation of the ERP to his responsible units/areas.
• Gathering tax/revenue department of MOF required data in soft & hard.
• Ensuring tax law rules and procedures are properly followed by all the units/areas of GAAC.
• Ensure timely tax clearance from tax/revenue department from stakeholders
• Financial reporting planning and advising on avenues available.
• Implements financial controls and ensures accurate reporting.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory and fixed assets in coordination with operational departments.
• Any other task assigned to him/her by supervisor

Key Performance Indicators

• Ensure accuracy and compliance with financial reports and tax filings in line with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Implement and maintain effective financial controls to minimize errors, risks, and non-compliance.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Adhere to departmental work policies and procedures.
• Comply with the Company's internal policies and regulations.
• Uphold sustainability principles by practicing environmentally friendly approaches in job-related activities.
• Fulfil roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Company’s response, control, and recovery systems for emergencies and business continuity.
• Abide by safety, occupational health, environmental, and business continuity policies and regulations issued by the Company and relevant authorities.
• Ensure personal safety, as well as the safety of colleagues and the public, by following regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Promptly report accidents, occupational injuries, and environmental impacts in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform any additional tasks that may arise from time to time to meet operational and organizational requirements.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, with specialization in Finance and Accounting

Professional Certifications

ACCA, CPA or relevant certifications are preferred

Experience

Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in preparing financial reports, preferably with reputable organizations.

Experience of Audit and taxation processes and relevant laws.

Other Requirements

Ability to deliver effective communication and receiving data from all his responsible units/areas.

Understanding of IFRS and ERP (DAX 365)

Knowledge of current finance and taxation practices and regulations.

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards.

Sound understanding of Afghanistan labor law, financial processes, and practices.

Language skills

Fluent in English, Dari/Pashto – written and spoken.

• You are required to fill out the application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter following the link:

https://forms.gle/nrNbgTMKYKZMMHJBA

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage of recruitment.

• No application will be accepted after the closing date.