Key Responsibilities
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations of the EMI.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Maintain proper accounting records and documentation.
- Budgeting & Financial Planning
- Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor actual performance against approved budgets.
- Analyze variances and provide explanations to management.
- Support management in financial planning and cost control.
- Regulatory & Compliance Support
- Ensure financial activities comply with Central Bank and other regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and submit required financial and regulatory reports on time.
- Coordinate with regulators, external auditors, and internal auditors when required.
- Safeguarding of Customer Funds
- Ensure customer funds are kept separate from the EMI’s own operational funds.
- Oversee bank accounts related to customer funds and operations.
- Ensure regular reconciliation between system balances and bank balances.
- Cash Flow & Liquidity Management
- Monitor cash flow to ensure the EMI can meet its financial obligations.
- Ensure sufficient liquidity is available for customer transactions and redemptions.
- Manage relationships with banks and financial service providers.
- Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Establish and maintain effective financial controls and procedures.
- Ensure segregation of duties within the finance function.
- Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
- Support fraud prevention and financial risk monitoring activities.
- Audit & Tax Matters
- Coordinate external and internal audits.
- Ensure timely resolution of audit observations.
- Oversee tax compliance, filings, and payments in line with applicable laws.
- Team Management
- Lead and supervise the finance and accounting team.
- Assign duties and monitor staff performance.
- Ensure finance staff are properly trained and supported.
Key Skills & Competencies
· Strong knowledge of accounting and financial management
· Understanding of EMI or financial services operations
· Understanding and familiarity with ERPs
· Ability to prepare and analyse financial reports
· Good communication and leadership skills
· High level of integrity and attention to detail
Qualifications
· Master/Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
· Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA) is an advantage
· At least 9 years of relevant professional experience in finance, preferably within financial institutions or EMIs.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please clearly state the vacancy title and reference number in the subject line of your email. Ensure your documents (CV and cover letter) are combined into a single PDF file, titled with your full name, and submit them to the following email address before the deadline
Welcome to LasPay! LasPay, a brand of Las Pa Las, is an innovative fintech venture born from a strategic partnership between Moby Group and Quqnoos Investment LLC. We are transforming Afghanistan's financial sector by providing digital and Islamic financial services tailored to the unique needs of its people. Our focus is on making financial services simple and accessible for everyone, from urban professionals to rural communities.