Afghanistan Red Gold Saffron Company is a leading Afghan enterprise specializing in the cultivation, processing, and international export of premium-grade saffron. Since 2011, the company has consistently been recognized among Afghanistan’s Top Exporters by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI).

Committed to international standards of quality and food safety, the company holds ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HACCP, and U.S. FDA registration. Today, Afghanistan Red Gold Saffron Company exports more than 25,000 kilograms of premium Afghan saffron annually to clients across 15+ countries, establishing a strong and trusted presence in the global saffron market.

The Finance Manager will lead the company’s Finance & Accounting function and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of financial operations across Odoo ERP. The role oversees financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, reconciliations, inventory and cost accounting, internal controls, compliance, and financial planning. The Finance Manager will also supervise the finance team and provide reliable financial analysis and strategic insights to support management decision-making.

·         Lead and supervise the company’s finance and accounting operations.

·         Ensure accurate, complete and timely recording of financial transactions in Odoo ERP.

·         Maintain the integrity of the General Ledger and Chart of Accounts.

·         Review receivables, payables, cash, bank, inventory, journal entries, adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations.

·         Manage monthly and annual financial closing procedures.

·         Ensure proper financial integration between Accounting, Sales, Purchase, Inventory and Manufacturing.

·         Identify incorrect accounting configurations, postings or workflows and coordinate corrective action.

·         Establish controls so ERP transactions are complete, accurate and properly authorized.

·         Prepare and review Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, aging, inventory, margin and budget-versus-actual reports.

·         Lead budgeting, financial planning, cash-flow forecasting and working-capital monitoring.

·         Ensure accurate inventory valuation, product costing and manufacturing accounting.

·         Develop and maintain effective financial policies, procedures and internal controls.

·         Coordinate internal and external audit requirements and support applicable Afghan tax/accounting compliance.

·         Lead, review, train and develop Finance Officers, Finance Interns and other finance personnel.

• ·         Provide accurate financial analysis and recommendations to senior management.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Economics or Public Policy and Administration.

• For the Finance Manager, a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting, including at least 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience. Experience in manufacturing, trading, agriculture, food processing, export or inventory-intensive businesses is highly desirable.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong financial and management accounting knowledge.

• Strong understanding of double-entry accounting and General Ledger management.

• Strong financial statement preparation and analysis skills.

• Strong reconciliation, internal control and inventory/cost accounting skills.

• Strong budgeting and cash-flow management skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership and team-management abilities.

• High integrity, accountability and confidentiality.

• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent is highly desirable.

Odoo ERP

• Strong practical knowledge of Odoo ERP is required and will be assessed during recruitment. The Finance Manager must be able to review, control, reconcile and troubleshoot financial results generated through Accounting, Sales, Purchase, Inventory and Manufacturing modules.

Selection Process

• Shortlisted candidates may undergo an accounting and finance assessment, Microsoft Excel assessment, practical Odoo ERP assessment, technical interview and management interview.