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 Officer will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the company’s daily accounting operations through Odoo ERP. Key areas include accounts receivable and payable, bank and cash reconciliations, customer and supplier accounts, journal entries, inventory accounting, financial reporting, and month-end closing. The position requires strong accounting knowledge, accuracy, and the ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.

·         Record and review financial transactions in Odoo ERP.

·         Process and verify customer invoices, vendor bills, receipts and payments.

·         Maintain accurate accounts receivable and accounts payable records.

·         Perform customer, supplier, bank and cash reconciliations and resolve differences.

·         Prepare and post appropriate journal entries and accounting adjustments.

·         Monitor outstanding customer receivables and supplier balances.

·         Review supporting documentation before transactions are recorded or posted.

·         Assist with inventory valuation and inventory-to-accounting reconciliation.

·         Review accounting entries generated from Sales, Purchase, Inventory and Manufacturing operations.

·         Assist with monthly and annual closing procedures.

·         Prepare financial schedules, account analyses and management reports.

·         Assist in preparing Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow information.

·         Support budgeting, financial analysis and internal/external audits.

·         Identify incorrect, incomplete or unreconciled Odoo transactions and coordinate corrections.

·         Work with other departments to ensure financial accuracy.

Education

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

• Relevant academic achievement and a strong interest in finance and accounting are expected.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting or a closely related position. Experience in a commercial, manufacturing, trading, agricultural or inventory-based company is an advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.

• Strong understanding of accounts receivable, accounts payable and reconciliations.

• Understanding of general ledger accounting.

• Good Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving ability.

• High accuracy and attention to detail.

• Good organizational and documentation skills.

• Ability to work under deadlines with integrity and confidentiality.

Odoo ERP

• Practical experience with Odoo ERP is strongly preferred. Candidates should ideally be familiar with Odoo Accounting, customer invoices, vendor bills, receipts and payments, bank reconciliation, receivables/payables, partner ledgers, general ledger, inventory accounting and financial reports. Strong candidates with another established ERP may be considered.

Selection Process

• Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a practical accounting, Microsoft Excel and/or Odoo ERP assessment before the final interview.