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Finance and Tax Officer
Country Afghanistan Province Kabul,
Categories Finance, Type Full Time
Post Date 2023-05-14 Close Date 2023-05-17
Vacancy No SG/HR/005 Gender male female
No Of Jobs 1 Contract Duration One Year (Extendable)
Education Bachelor's Degree (Master Preferred) Experience 04 Years
Organization Opportunities for you Salary

About Company

About Sayasgroup: Sayas Group is a structure of companies that do business in several countries from Middle East to Southeast and Central Asia. Sayas Group is a leading business group in Afghanistan. The individual companies operate in different sectors from railway design, construction and management to investment, consulting, technical services, logistics and last, but not the least, fuel inspection and testing. We leverage our knowledge and creativity to best meet the needs of each client. Our expertise and strong network of strategic partners are the very heart of our success. Our management team, our knowledge of the context, local and global procurement networks, and design experts have enabled us to define the optimal solutions and planning that ensure a flawless project delivery. We are committed to running our business successfully and efficiently, providing long-term benefits to our employees and stakeholders, and enriching the lives of those whom we serve by fulfilling our responsibilities to the best of our ability. We expect excellence from all processes, whether related to policy formation and program development or project implementation and customer services.

Job Description

  • Responsible for the review of the Afghanistan tax computations, tax provisions and implementations as applicable to the project.
  • Collect all documents for tax payments made and prepare applicable forms necessary for submission to the tax department concerned on a monthly or yearly basis as required.
  • Work closely with the Finance Manager in the preparation of SG Tax Returns at the end of accounting period as laid-out by the Afghanistan Revenue Department (ARD).
  • Collaborate closely with the Finance Unit that is responsible for paying vendors and subcontractors regarding taxes paid and establish a system for proper accounting purposes.
  • Provide tax reconciliation on a monthly basis for field and home office use.
  • Submit all tax returns on behalf of Finance Department and ensure that it complies with the ARD’s Tax Laws and regulations.
  • Ensure that proper filing system of all taxes documents is maintained at all times.
  • Serve as the main focal point and representative of SG in all meetings held at the ARD or department associated with it.
  • Provide tax advisory to Finance, HR and Procurement Departments when needed and ensure to keep these three (3) departments abreast with updates or any new tax laws being implemented in Afghanistan. Provide training when necessary.
  • Ensure that tax files, reconciliation statements and other tax related documents are recorded and updated time to time.
  • Report all problems encountered to the immediate superior so it can be resolved immediately.
  • Prepare/Submit and Pay Withholding, BRT Taxes.
  • Manage the day-to-day financial functions of the project.
  • Assist the finance manager in the monthly/annual accounts closure, including bank reconciliations and submission of timely and accurate reports.
  • Support the office on audit, financial risk management and fraud prevention issues
  • Monitors budgets and expenditures and contribute to preparation of budgets
  • Preparing Financial monthly/quarterly and yearly reports
  • Reconciling daily, monthly and yearly transactions
  • Preparing Financial statement on a monthly and yearly basis
  • Ensure a proper filing system of all project files especially financial records of the project.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirement

Education: Bachelor’s degree (Master Preferred) in Finance, Accounting, Management, Business, Economics, Public Administration or related field. 

  • Special skills of developing financial management and information systems including databases are required
  • Practical knowledge and experience in private sector financial management systems
  • Broad knowledge of and linkages between the key areas of the budget and accountability cycle including; budget planning, preparation and execution, procurement and revenue management including taxation.
  • Proven ability to conduct analysis of public sector systems

Experience: Minimum of 04 years of relevant experience with NGOs, INGOs or Public/Private sector.

  • Experience in QuickBooks financial software.
  • Must be an expert in utilizing QuickBooks.
  • Professional experience in Taxation.

Language: Excellent language proficiency in spoken and written Dari, Pashto and English.

Other Skills Required:

  • High attention to details and excellent analytical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team, be able to create a supportive working relationship among all project teams.
  • Maturity and ability to work long hours under pressure is essential.
  • Should be willing to travel to provinces.

Submission Guideline

Interested and qualified candidates can submit their CVs to the HR Department through the email address: hr.officer@sayasgroup.com

Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and after that for interview. If you are not contacted after TWO WEEKS of the closing date. please know that your application has not been successful for the post.

Note: Only that experience will be counted as your real experience which you have gained after the completion of your Bachelor degree.

Please indicate the Position Title and vacancy number in the subject of your email, otherwise, your application will not be considered.

Only those candidates who meet the qualification and requirements for the mentioned positions will be called for the written test.

Due to large number of applicants we are unable to provide individual feedback. 

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