Are you motivated by ensuring high standards of integrity and compliance, strengthening local capacity and systems, and making a meaningful difference through your work? Then you may be the candidate we are looking for.

About NCA in Afghanistan:

NCA has a long history in Afghanistan with the registration of the office in 1998. Current programmes include emergency responses and integrated watershed management with Climate Resilient WASH, Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods, Climate & Environmental Stewardship and Inclusion. Programmes are implemented both by NCA and in partnership with Afghan NGOs.

Purpose of the position:

The Finance Manager is responsible for the overall financial management of NCA Afghanistan. You will oversee accounting, grant management, internal controls and audits, and work closely with senior management, staff, partners, donors and Head Office to ensure transparency, accountability and high quality financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Secure that NCA is compliant with all legal and financial regulations, e.g. taxation and reporting requirements.

• Quality assure budgets and financial reports, secure compliance with grant conditions, and timely follow-up budget deviations.

• Verify that financial transactions booked in NCA’s global accounting software adhere to NCA’s accounting principles and procedures.

• Oversee month-end-closings including reconciliations and follow-up of project and all types of balance accounts.

• Maintain and strengthen the internal control systems for both operational and partner‑based activities.

• Manage office budgets, cash flows and correct processing and documentation of all payments and costs.

• Oversee partner financial management throughout the project cycle, including capacity strengthening and corrective actions.

• Lead processes for annual and project financial statements and external audits and follow up audit findings.

• Manage and build staff competence and interdepartmental cooperation.

• Represent NCA on financial matters with authorities, donors and Head Office, as agreed.

Qualifications and experience

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Financial Management

• Certified Public Accountant with accounting experience.

• At least 7 years of experience in financial management, preferably in an International Non-Governmental Organization, including personnel management and technical supervision/quality control.

• Documented and diversified experience in financial and grant management for various governmental and institutional donors such as the UN and EU.

• Experience from complying with national laws and regulations.

• Solid knowledge about internal control measures and how to apply them in practice.

• Strong experience with accounting systems (Maconomy or similar) and advanced Excel skills.

• Highly numerate and able to analyze and interpret financial data to produce timely financial reports that can be understood by non-financial colleagues and that will support program colleagues in project follow up and management.

• Experience from working with national partners in various humanitarian contexts will be considered an advantage.

• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of local languages is a plus.

• Experience from working in high-risk environments is an advantage.

Personal trait

• Structured and systematic, with strong attention to detail.

• Analytical and solutions-oriented.

• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with others.

• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.

• A clear and trustworthy communicator, able to build confidence across teams and partners.

• Patient and able to handle large workloads with short deadlines in a calm manner.

What we offer

• A meaningful leadership role in a long-standing, reputable organization.

• The opportunity to contribute to humanitarian and development work in a complex and demanding operational context.

• A professional, international work environment with committed and supportive colleagues across country offices and Head Office.

• Competitive salary and benefits.

Important notes:

• This is a non-family duty station, requiring the ability to live and work independently in a high-risk context.

• Contract length: 12 months.

• Applicants will be screened, shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis.

• Start-up date: as soon as possible.

• This position is open to both national and international (expatriate) candidates.

• Terms of employment: The selected candidate will be offered a contract under either NCA national staff terms or NCA international/expatriate terms, depending on their employment status. Selection will be based solely on the qualifications and competencies outlined in the vacancy notice.

• Applicants for this position must have completed HEAT (Hostile Environment Awareness Training) within the last 4 years. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will be asked to complete such training within the first 3 months of the employment period.

How to apply

We encourage all qualified persons to apply for a job with us, regardless of gender, age, disability or cultural background. NCA uses an electronic gateway for all recruitment where you can register and submit your CV, write an application / cover letter and attach relevant certificates. Only applicants using this electronic gateway will be considered for the position. To apply for the position, click this link

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Before you apply:

We kindly ask you to carefully read the ACT Code of Conduct for the prevention of misconduct, including corruption, fraud, exploitation and abuse, including sexual; and to ensure child safeguarding and NCA’s Policy on Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding policy before you submit your application. These documents outline our commitment to preventing misconduct, including corruption, fraud, exploitation, abuse, and safeguarding children. If you are the selected candidate for this position, you will be asked to complete and sign our Code of Conduct and Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse, and Child Safeguarding Policy.

In accordance with core humanitarian principles, NCA implements a range of safeguards to prevent or reduce the possibility of humanitarian aid falling into the wrong hands. This includes those individuals and groups who are subject to sanctions by the United Nations Security Council. As part of this process, NCA will screen the details of the successful candidates for this post against the sanctions lists maintained by the UN and by some of NCAs governmental donors.