A. Finance Operations & Management Support
- Support the Head of Finance in implementing approved financial strategies and action plans.
- Provide financial analysis, performance insights, and operational recommendations to support management decision-making.
- Assist in financial planning related to new products, fintech expansions, wallets, APIs, and regional growth.
B. Accounting, Financial Control & Compliance
- Ensure implementation and consistent application of: Approved accounting policies and procedures.
- Strong internal controls, segregation of duties, and risk mitigation measures.
- Ensure compliance with:
- Statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements.
- Applicable accounting standards and internal governance policies.
- Supervise daily accounting activities, ledgers, postings, and reconciliations.
C. Financial Reporting & Regulatory Submissions
- Prepare, review, and ensure timely submission of:
- Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Internal management reports and regulatory filings.
- Coordinate submission of financial information to:
- Regulators, tax authorities, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure reporting deadlines and data accuracy are consistently met.
D. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Lead preparation and consolidation of: Annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
- Cash flow projections and liquidity forecasts.
- Monitor budget utilization and perform variance analysis.
- Support presentation of financial plans to senior management for review.
E. Taxation & Statutory Compliance
- Support tax planning and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws. Review preparation of: Tax computations, returns, and statutory filings.
- Ensure timely payment of taxes and statutory dues.
- Coordinate with tax authorities and external advisors as required.
F. Audit Coordination & Financial Finalization
- Support preparation and finalization of periodic and annual financial statements. Coordinate with internal and external auditors by: Providing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
- Supporting resolution of audit queries and implementation of recommendations.
G. Financial Systems, Wallets & API Reconciliations
- Manage and oversee reconciliation of: Wallet systems, APIs, payment gateways, and operational platforms.
- Accounting records with front-end transaction systems.
- Ensure financial software (QuickBooks or equivalent) is used accurately and efficiently.
- Generate and review customized financial dashboards and MIS reports.
H. General Ledger, Chart of Accounts & System Controls
- Maintain and monitor: Chart of Accounts and GL structures.
- Accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data.
- Support access control and system permissions within financial systems.
- Prevent unauthorized creation, modification, or misuse of financial data.
I. Liquidity & Treasury Monitoring
- Monitor daily cash positions and settlement cycles.
- Support liquidity planning and cash flow optimization.
- Coordinate with operations teams on funding and settlement requirements.
J. Provincial & Regional Finance Oversight
- Provide technical guidance and oversight to: Provincial and regional finance teams.
- Ensure standardized accounting practices across locations.
- Review regional reports and follow up on discrepancies, risks, or control gaps.
K. Commercial & Contractual Support
- Review financial aspects of: Vendor, partner, and service provider contracts.
- Support commercial negotiations by assessing financial risks and viability.
L. Team Supervision & Capacity Building
- Supervise and review work of finance officers and accountants.
- Support recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management of finance staff.
- Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and compliance within the department.
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- Authorized to approve transactions within assigned delegation limits.
- Authorized to coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders on finance matters.
- Required to escalate transactions or issues that pose financial, regulatory, or reputational risk.
4. Qualifications & Experience
Education:
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional qualification preferred (ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent).
Experience:
- Minimum 6–10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
- At least 3 years in a managerial or senior finance role.
- Experience in fintech, digital payments, wallets, APIs, or financial services is highly desirable.
- Experience managing multi-entity and multi-location operations.
5. Technical & Professional Skills
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Solid understanding of taxation, compliance, and audit processes.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
- High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
6. Key Competencies
- Strong financial and operational discipline
- Detail-oriented with control mindset
- Leadership and team management capability
- Compliance and risk awareness
- Ability to manage deadlines and pressure in regulated environments
7. Performance Measurement
- Accuracy and timeliness of financial and regulatory reporting
- Compliance outcomes and audit findings
- Quality of system reconciliations and controls
- Budget control and cash flow management
- Effectiveness and reliability of finance team operations
Equal Employment Opportunity
Setaragan Mutahed Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without discrimination based on ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, age, or any other protected status.
Application Submission Guidelines
Interested and qualified national candidates are invited to click the link below and fill in the form completely. Submit their applications, including a cover letter and an updated CV, no later than 31 Jan 2026, to the link provided below:
Submission: https://forms.gle/Es5Y4mMBnBDJqBSE9
Applicants must clearly mention the reference number:
Senior Finance Manager-SM-KBL-019-2025 in CV. Applications received without the reference number will not be considered for shortlisting.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Setaragan Mutahed Trading, Logistics, and Financial Services Company was established in 2006 with its corporate headquarters in Kabul and a network of regional offices across Afghanistan, we have quickly grown into a reputed telecommunication product & services distribution player in the market with its distribution agreement with all MNOs. Setaragan Mutahed has a professional sales team and distribution infrastructure, with 80K active and operational sales outlets nationwide. Setaragan Mutahed has a Trustful image and brand used by an average of 3 million customers every month.
Setaragan Mutahed is a well-established platform for the distribution of well-reputed companies’ products and services such as SIM, Scratch Cards, and E-Top-up platform, Etisalat Afghanistan mHawala distributor, Mobile kiosks, E-pin services, & API Service in the Afghanistan Market through its engrained distribution models and channels. Setaragan Mutahed efficiently and successfully managed telecommunications business all over Afghanistan.
We have almost 17 years of professional experience in telecom product distribution, which gives us in-depth reach in the telecom market and gives us more strength to undertake more and additional businesses within the customer experience.