Finance & Accounting Manager (Remote – Based in Kabul)

Afghan Automotive Inc. is seeking a qualified, experienced, and highly motivated Finance & Accounting Manager (Remote – Based in Kabul) to take full ownership of the company’s finance and accounting function. This is a fully remote position; the successful candidate will work from Kabul and report directly to the Directors in Canada.

This is a hands-on, sole-charge role. The Finance & Accounting Manager is personally responsible for all finance and accounting activities, including day-to-day bookkeeping and data entry, through to financial statements and management reporting. There is no separate bookkeeper or accounting assistant; the successful candidate performs the full accounting cycle end to end.

The ideal candidate has strong practical experience in Zoho Books, financial reporting, budgeting, bank reconciliation, and Microsoft Excel.

Bookkeeping and Daily Accounting

            •          Perform all day-to-day bookkeeping in Zoho Books, including recording sales, purchases, expenses, and journal entries.

            •          Enter and categorize all transactions accurately and on a timely basis; keep the books current at all times.

            •          Issue customer invoices, record deposits and payments, and follow up on outstanding receivables.

            •          Process and record supplier bills, vehicle purchases, parts, subcontractor invoices, and operating expenses.

            •          Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, and maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.

            •          Reconcile bank, credit card, floor plan, and supplier accounts monthly, including auction platforms such as Openlane.

            •          Organize and file digital receipts, invoices, and supporting documentation.

Reporting and Analysis

            •          Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

            •          Track vehicle-level cost and gross profit, including reconditioning, transport, and export costs.

            •          Maintain cash-flow records and prepare regular cash-flow forecasts.

            •          Prepare and monitor annual and departmental budgets; report significant variances.

            •          Support management with financial analysis and decision-making.

Compliance and Controls

            •          Prepare HST filings and supporting schedules; coordinate corporate tax filings with the company’s external accountant in Canada.

            •          Maintain payroll records and remittance schedules in coordination with Canadian management and the external accountant.

            •          Maintain financial documentation, filing systems, and audit trails that meet OMVIC and MVDA record-keeping requirements.

            •          Support FINTRAC compliance, including large cash transaction records and reporting obligations.

            •          Establish and maintain effective internal financial controls appropriate to a small business.

            •          Assist with internal and external audits and OMVIC inspections by preparing all required records.

            •          Perform other finance-related duties assigned by senior management.

            •          Master’s Degree/MBA in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field is preferred.

            •          A Bachelor’s Degree (BBA) in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration may also be considered based on relevant professional experience.

            •          Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in accounting and finance, preferably with private-sector or project-based organizations.

            •          Demonstrated experience performing full-cycle accounting independently, from bookkeeping through to financial statements.

            •          Prior experience working remotely with an international or overseas employer is a strong advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

            •          Strong practical knowledge of cloud accounting software; experience with Zoho Books or QuickBooks Online is required.

            •          Advanced Microsoft Excel: reconciliations, financial calculations, reporting, and data analysis.

            •          Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and cloud collaboration tools.

            •          Strong understanding of accounting principles and full-cycle bookkeeping practices.

            •          Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash-flow management.

            •          Willingness to learn Canadian accounting requirements, including HST and CRA payroll remittances; prior exposure is an advantage.

            •          Familiarity with international trade, export documentation, and foreign currency transactions is an asset.

            •          Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.

            •          Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and company information.

            •          Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple deadlines.

            •          Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto, with good working proficiency in written and spoken English.

Remote Work Requirements

            •          Reliable high-speed internet connection and a personal computer suitable for accounting and video calls.

            •          A quiet, private workspace, given the confidential nature of financial records.

            •          Availability for a daily overlap with Canadian business hours (approximately 5:30 PM – 1:30 AM Kabul time).

            •          Backup power arrangement to manage outages during working hours.

            •          Comfortable working entirely through cloud systems, email, and video conferencing.

Position Details

            •          Location: Remote (candidate must be based in Kabul)

            •          Employment type: Full-time, independent contractor engagement

            •          Compensation: Commensurate with experience, paid in Afghani

Qualified candidates are invited to submit an updated CV/Resume highlighting relevant finance and accounting experience, along with a cover letter explaining their suitability for a remote, sole-charge role. Professional references may be requested during the recruitment process.

Please mention “Finance & Accounting Manager – Remote” in the subject line.

Submit applications to: afghan.automotive@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.