Position: Finance Officer (Herat) (Female)

Organization: Rescue the Afghanistan People Organization (RAPO)

Duty Station: Herat, Afghanistan

Contract Type: Project-based / Service

Reporting To: Deputy Director / Program Manager (as per project structure)

Job Code: RAPO-FIN-HER-021

Grade: C3 (Finance / Technical Level)

Salary Range: According to RAPO salary scale (Project / Donor funded)

About RAPO

Rescue the Afghanistan People Organization (RAPO) is a non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political organization established in 2018 and officially registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan. RAPO works to support vulnerable communities through programs focused on women’s empowerment, livelihoods, humanitarian assistance, and community development. The organization is also recognized as a leading institution in digitalization, economic empowerment, and strengthening women-owned small businesses, aiming to improve women’s access to sustainable economic opportunities and modern markets. Through its activities across different provinces of Afghanistan, RAPO remains committed to promoting sustainable development, strengthening community resilience, and improving access to economic and social opportunities for vulnerable populations.

Job Objective

The Finance Officer is responsible for managing, processing, recording, and reporting all financial transactions of the organization. The position ensures that all financial operations are carried out accurately, transparently, and in full compliance with RAPO financial policies, donor requirements, and internationally accepted accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

The Finance Officer will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and processing all financial transactions, including preparation and verification of payment vouchers and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational and donor requirements.

He/She will review financial documents prior to payment processing to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with approved budgets.

The position includes maintaining cash books, ledger accounts, and ensuring timely and accurate bank reconciliations.

The Finance Officer will assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal management and donors.

He/She will monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure that spending remains within approved budget lines.

The role requires ensuring full compliance with RAPO financial policies, donor regulations, and audit requirements at all times.

The Finance Officer will actively support internal and external audit processes by providing required financial documents and clarifications.

Close coordination with program and procurement teams is required to ensure effective financial planning and smooth project implementation.

Ensuring financial transparency, accountability, and prevention of fraud or misuse of funds is a key responsibility of this position.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting, preferably within NGO/INGO sector
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Experience in budget tracking and donor financial reporting
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Fluency in Dari and Pashto; English is an advantage

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their CV and Cover Letter to the following email address:

hr@rapo-af.org

Subject Line: Application for Finance Officer – RAPO-FIN-HER-004

Deadline

Last Date for Submission: 29/02/1405 (Hijri Shamsi) corresponding to 19/05/2026 (Gregorian Calendar)

RAPO is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.