American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) is Seeking a Finance and Reporting Officer – Apply Before 7 February 2026

The American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Finance and Reporting Officer to join its Finance Department. This full-time position is remote and open to candidates located outside Afghanistan. The successful candidate will report directly to the Senior Finance Manager and work closely with the Senior Finance Officer to ensure accurate financial reporting, agreement compliance, and effective financial operations.

• Vacancy Number: AF-N-03-2026
• Department: Finance
• Location: Remote / Outside Afghanistan
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Closing Date: 7 February 2026

About the American University of Afghanistan

The American University of Afghanistan is the country’s only nationally accredited, private, not-for-profit, non-partisan, and coeducational institution of higher education. Established in 2006 with an inaugural class of 50 students, AUAF has grown to serve over 1,700 undergraduate, graduate, and professional training students.

Despite ongoing political and security challenges, AUAF has remained steadfast in its mission to provide equal access to high-quality education across gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Nearly half of its undergraduate population is female. The university is supported by international partners, including the U.S. government, and is sustained by a diverse community of Afghan and international faculty and staff committed to delivering American-style higher education.

Position Summary

The Finance and Reporting Officer plays a key role in supporting AUAF’s financial operations by ensuring accurate reporting, effective agreement management, and compliance with institutional and donor requirements. The role involves facilitating agreement payments, monitoring budgets, maintaining financial records, and supporting audit processes.

The position requires close coordination with the Senior Finance Officer and Senior Finance Manager to manage reporting deadlines, produce high-quality financial reports, and provide timely donor updates. The Finance and Reporting Officer will also contribute to ad hoc assignments and support broader departmental objectives as required.

Key Outcomes

• Accurate and timely financial reporting
• Effective tracking of agreements, budgets, and receivables
• Compliance with finance policies and donor requirements
• Reliable financial data entry and documentation
• Strong coordination with internal units and reporting focal points

Key Responsibilities

The Finance and Reporting Officer will be responsible for the following:

• Supporting contract and agreement management, including payments, budget-to-actual reporting, and compliance
• Tracking reporting schedules and following up with relevant departmental focal points
• Managing financial records, receipts, and daily receivables tracking
• Reconciling monthly and annual financial transactions, particularly receivables
• Entering and maintaining financial data within internal accounting systems
• Participating in financial audits and preparing required documentation
• Collecting monthly, quarterly, and annual reports from various units
• Reviewing and editing reports to address gaps, inconsistencies, and inaccuracies
• Maintaining organized backup files for reports and financial documentation
• Performing routine finance tasks and facilitating agreement payments
• Completing any additional duties assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• At least four years of relevant professional experience
• Strong understanding of the accounting cycle and financial processes
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office tools
• Prior experience with Power Campus and Dynamics 365 is an advantage

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to identify and correct financial discrepancies
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure, including late hours and weekends when required
• Excellent decision-making and organizational skills

Language and Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Dari, Pashto, and English
• Strong computer literacy and comfort with financial systems
• Customer-oriented mindset, particularly in dealing with students and internal stakeholders

Attributes

• Highly consistent, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Positive attitude and strong team player
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Application Information

Interested candidates should submit their applications through WebHR before 7 February 2026. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be considered.

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