Azizi Bank, Afghanistan’s largest commercial Bank with a pan Afghanistan presence across 32 provinces, is the outcome of the professional & entrepreneurial commitment of its founder Mr. Mirwais Azizi and its top management team, to establish a high quality, customer centric, service driven, modern Bank helping stabilize and develop Afghanistan banking industry. Starting its operations in 2006, the Bank has expanded its reach and penetration to all the corners of the Afghan geography through its extensive of Branch and Branchless banking network.

Job Summary

• Recruiter: Azizi Bank
• Degree: Master's Degree
• Vacancies Number: 1
• Province: Kabul
• Gender: Male
• Experience:⁦ 8 - 10 years
• Deadline: ⁦13 Sep, 2026⁩

The Chief Finance Officer will have responsibilities that include:

Strategic & Financial Leadership:

• As a member of the Board of Management, actively participate in the planning, strategic direction, oversight, and overall performance management of the Bank to ensure the achievement of its established objectives.
• Lead the preparation and formulation of budgets, financial plans, and forecasts, ensuring that the allocation and utilization of financial resources support the Bank’s strategic priorities.
• Assist the CEO & President in formulating, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on strategic plans, profitability plans, and key performance objectives.
• Oversee the Bank’s capital adequacy, asset and liability structure, liquidity position, and investment portfolio, including the development and implementation of relevant financial policies and strategies.
• Provide financial and strategic guidance on business expansion, entry into new markets, potential strategic alliances, investment opportunities, and other significant decisions impacting the Bank.

Financial Reporting, Control & Compliance:

• Ensure that the Bank’s financial records, reports, and regulatory submissions are complete, accurate, reliable, and maintained with a high level of integrity.
• Lead the establishment and enhancement of financial systems, reporting mechanisms, and analytical models used to assess and monitor financial performance across business units, departments, and branches.
• Ensure that the Bank’s financial reporting and accounting practices comply with applicable international accounting standards, including IFRS 9, IFRS 16, and other relevant standards.
• Oversee and coordinate the preparation of financial statements, management reports, specialized financial analyses, procedures, and statutory and regulatory returns.
• Ensure adherence to applicable tax reporting obligations while maintaining effective financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and governance mechanisms.

Governance, Committees & Stakeholder Relations:

• Provide timely and comprehensive financial and performance information to senior management, the Board of Supervisors, and relevant internal committees to support informed decision-making.
• Participate as a member of management, ALCO, investment, credit, and other relevant committees, providing professional financial advice and constructive input into strategic and operational decisions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external auditors and ensure that audit findings, observations, and recommendations are appropriately followed up and addressed.
• Coordinate with relevant legal advisors and counsel on matters involving finance, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and financial risks.
• In collaboration with the CEO & President, take a leading role in managing relationships with investors and other key stakeholders and serve as a principal contact for financial matters.

Finance Department Leadership:

• Direct, manage, and oversee the Bank’s daily accounting and financial reporting operations while providing executive-level direction and leadership to the Finance Department.
• Develop, lead, mentor, and support the finance team to ensure the delivery of accurate, reliable, and timely financial outputs, including during periods of high workload and demanding deadlines.
• Design, establish, implement, and enforce finance-related policies, procedures, analytical frameworks, and systems that strengthen operational efficiency, financial management, and internal control.

Job Requirment

• A Master’s degree or higher is required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Economics, or another closely related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of overall professional experience is required, including at least 8 years of recent and relevant experience in financial functions within a reputable banking institution, preferably in a comparable senior management role or another senior-level position.
• Possession of professional qualifications such as CPA, CFA, CBA, ACCA, or CA is considered an advantage.
• Proven professional experience in budgeting, capital management, investment management, risk management, financial analysis, and accounting operations.
• Strong understanding of international accounting standards and applicable financial reporting principles and requirements.
• Sound knowledge of Afghanistan’s financial-sector legal and regulatory framework, particularly banking and taxation laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams, including teams operating across different geographic locations.

Core Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrates a high level of professional integrity, ethical conduct, and accountability.
• Strong strategic thinking combined with sound analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent capabilities in financial management, project management, financial reporting, and providing effective decision-making support.
• Proficiency in financial software applications and familiarity with modern financial management systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, supported by strong professional proficiency in the English language.
• Strong leadership qualities, self-confidence, initiative, and the ability to perform effectively while working under strict and demanding deadlines.

Candidate Eligibility:

• This position is open to qualified Afghan nationals as well as eligible foreign nationals who are currently residing or professionally working in Afghanistan.
• All candidates will be evaluated according to the same professional qualifications, requirements, and selection standards.
• The successful applicant will be appointed to a position based in Kabul and will be required to perform the role from the Bank’s Head Office in Kabul.
• At this stage of the recruitment process, applications from candidates who are currently located outside Afghanistan are not being specifically sought.

Submission Guideline

Interested Candidates Should Submit:

• An updated and comprehensive CV or résumé.
• A concise cover letter outlining the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and suitability for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position.
• Copies or relevant details of academic degrees, professional certifications, and other applicable qualifications.
• Contact information for professional references, where requested as part of the recruitment and selection process.

Email: Sh.amiri@azizibank.af

Country

Afghanistan

City

Kabul

Submission Email

Sh.amiri@azizibank.af

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