Established in 2003 at the request of the Afghan government, the Microfinance Investment Support Facility for Afghanistan (MISFA) was created to ensure effective coordination among donors from the outset. This approach aimed to avoid the inefficiencies and overlapping efforts often seen in post-conflict recovery programs driven by competing donor agendas.
MISFA serves as a central platform through which both the Afghan government and international donors can channel financial resources and technical expertise to develop Afghanistan’s microfinance industry. As the first initiative of its kind in the country, MISFA introduced a unified funding structure that brought together contributions from multiple donors. These resources were then distributed in a more organized and responsive manner to support microfinance institutions (MFIs) across Afghanistan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and record all banking activities, including petty cash transactions, ensuring accurate reconciliation across accounts.
- Prepare and process a range of payments for MISFA, such as supplier invoices, payroll, and bank account transfers.
- Calculate monthly provisional profits, adjusting these figures as necessary at year-end.
- Record and monitor foreign exchange gains or losses in accordance with MISFA’s financial policies.
- Organize and maintain payment records for MISFA’s partner organizations and other third parties.
- Assist during audit processes, including internal reviews, external audits, donor-specific audits, and government inspections.
- Complete and submit monthly tax filings, handling all related tasks required by the Large Taxpayer Office (LTO).
- Act as a liaison with the LTO for all tax-related matters, including responding to audits and official inquiries.
- Maintain accurate records of partner financial statements, expenditure reports, and related documents.
- Ensure that all financial practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Provide administrative support to the finance department as needed.
- Keep financial files and documentation well-organized and updated.
- Compile financial data for monthly ALCO reports and contribute to broader organizational reporting needs.
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirements:
- At least three (3) years of professional experience in the fields of accounting and finance, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in financial institutions.
- A Bachelor’s degree (BBA/BSc) in Finance, Accounting, or Economics is required.
- Deep understanding of standard financial operations and accounting practices.
- Proven experience working with government bodies, particularly with the Ministry of Finance (MOF), is essential.
- Strong ability to draft official correspondence and responses in both Dari and Pashto, especially for communications with tax authorities and government departments.
- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and familiarity with other accounting systems.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with particular strength in Excel and Word.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, in English.
Submission Email: jobs@misfa.org.af
