Financial Manager

• Establish and enforce revenue recognition policies in line with IFRS or local GAAP
• Oversee sales invoices, collection, and daily reconciliation of sales proceeds with bank deposits and cash collections
• Review Accounts Receivable (AR) aging reports (0-30, 31-60, 61-90, 90+ days)
• Lead monthly AR review meetings with Sales Department to follow up on overdue accounts
• Calculate and monitor Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) as a key performance metric
• Approve bad debt provisions and write-offs per company policy

• Establish procurement-to-payment (P2P) cycle controls
• Review and approve supplier payment batches based on agreed payment terms
• Ensure three-way matching of Purchase Order (PO), Goods Received Note (GRN), and Supplier Invoice
• Maintain and review Accounts Payable (AP) aging and payment schedules
• Calculate and monitor Days Payable Outstanding (DPO)

• Prepare and maintain daily cash position reports and weekly/monthly cash flow forecasts
• Ensure segregation of duties between cash handling, recording, and reconciliation
• Review and approve all bank reconciliations
• Manage bank relationships including account openings, signatories, and facility negotiations
• Authorize electronic fund transfers (EFTs) and check issuances within approved limits

• Maintain and periodically review the Chart of Accounts (COA)
• Oversee month-end closing process with a defined closing calendar
• Review journal entries including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and provisions
• Maintain fixed assets register with depreciation calculations
• Review trial balance for accuracy and completeness

• Establish inventory valuation policy (FIFO,LIFO, weighted average, or specific identification)
• Ensure accurate recording of stock-in (raw materials, finished goods) and stock-out (sales, transfers)
• Calculate and review Cost of Goods Sold (CGS) monthly using formula: Opening Inventory + Purchases - Closing Inventory
• Coordinate with Stores/Warehouse for periodic physical stock counts
• Reconcile financial inventory value with physical stock count and investigate variances
• Calculate inventory turnover ratio and days of inventory on hand

• Prepare and present to CEO/Board monthly Income Statement (P&L) with budget vs. actual variance analysis
• Prepare and present Balance Sheet with supporting schedules
• Prepare and present Cash Flow Statement (direct or indirect method)
• Prepare management dashboards with key financial KPIs (gross profit margin, net profit margin, current ratio, quick ratio, working capital)
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis for decision-making (pricing, supplier selection, discount impact)

• Lead annual budgeting process in coordination with all departments
• Consolidate departmental budgets into master budget (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Prepare monthly budget vs. actual variance reports with explanations for variances
• Prepare rolling forecasts (quarterly) to reflect changing business conditions
• Establish cost approval authority matrix

• Ensure timely and accurate calculation of Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Sales Tax/VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and customs duties on imported raw materials
• Prepare and review tax returns before submission to tax authorities
• Maintain tax payment schedules and ensure payments before deadlines
• Manage tax audits and provide required documentation

• Develop, document, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all financial processes
• Establish segregation of duties matrix and approval limits
• Conduct periodic internal control testing (surprise cash counts, spot checks)
• Identify financial risks (liquidity risk, credit risk, currency risk, fraud risk) and develop mitigation plans
• Act as primary point of contact for external auditors
• Implement audit recommendations and track corrective actions

• Assign tasks to finance team members and review work outputs
• Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with direct reports
• Prepare and deliver annual performance appraisals for finance team
• Identify training needs and arrange technical capacity building

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration
• Master's degree (MBA Finance,

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Preferred: Experience in manufacturing, trading, distribution, or sales-driven companies
• Preferred: Experience with ERP or accounting software implementation

• Working knowledge of IFRS or local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Hands-on experience with budget preparation and variance analysis
• Knowledge of Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Sales Tax/VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and customs duties
• Ability to design and test internal control procedures
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, basic macros)
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, Tally, or similar)

• High ethical standards and confidentiality (integrity)
• Analytical thinking to interpret numbers and identify trends
• Attention to detail in reviewing documents and reports
• Problem-solving ability to resolve discrepancies and find solutions
• Clear written and verbal communication for reporting to management
• Leadership to guide, motivate, and develop a team
• Time management to meet strict reporting deadlines (month-end closing within 7 days)

• English: Fluent (reading, writing, speaking) - required for financial reporting and external communication
• Dari or Pashto: Fluent - preferred for internal coordination with factory, warehouse, and local stakeholders

• Must be an Afghan national (company is 100% Afghan-owned)
• Willing to work occasional overtime during month-end closing, budgeting season, and audit periods
• Willing to travel occasionally to factory/warehouse location or tax offices
• Clean record with no history of financial misconduct or fraud

• Updated CV or Resume (maximum 4 pages)
• Cover letter

Gold Water Pipe Manufacturing Company (GWPMC)