RECRUITMENT: Finance Officer (replacement), Accelerate Prosperity Tajikistan

Title: Finance Officer (replacement)

Contract Type: Full time

Reports to: Head of Finance and Operations, Accelerate Prosperity, Tajikistan

Location: Dushanbe city

Duration: 6 months

Deadline: April 30 th , 2026

About Accelerate Prosperity

Accelerate Prosperity (AP) is a global initiative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)

in Central and South Asia, which provides a formal structure to catalyze enterprises, where

economic opportunities remain insufficient. AP's mission is to inspire rising entrepreneurs in

emerging regions to grow new markets, create sustainable employment and strengthen

communities. Through patient capital and tailored business advisory to startups and existing

businesses, AP inspires entrepreneurship, offering lean startup incubation and facilitating

mentorship from industry leaders, getting promising enterprises investment-ready, and

creating linkages to angel and investment financing.

Description:

As the Finance Officer at Accelerate Prosperity (AP), the incumbent operates under the direct

supervision of the Head of Finance and Operations, undertaking a critical role in driving

seamless financial and accounting operations for the organization. The primary objective is to

ensure the efficient execution of financial processes, encompassing everything from

transactional accuracy to comprehensive record-keeping. With an unwavering commitment to

precision, the Finance Officer is entrusted with the meticulous maintenance of financial

records. This responsibility extends beyond the mere documentation of transactions; it

involves dedication to accuracy that aligns with the stringent standards set by both internal

policies and government regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a robust system of accounts and controls to generate accurate and reliable data for all required AP’s accounting reports and statements, ensuring effective oversight of the assets, revenues, and costs.
• Ensure the accuracy and fairness of the financial position by consistently reviewing and refining accounting practices and records.
• Consolidate Funds and projects budgets to create comprehensive expense and cash flow budgets, fostering a cohesive financial framework.
• Oversee the timely review of timesheets and the payroll distribution process, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to tax withholdings.
• Provide guidance on the processing and administration of VAT exemptions for the
• Fund, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Establish and maintain a meticulous electronic and hard copy filing system for finance and operations documents, conducting periodic audits to ensure the accuracy and completeness of records.
• Ensure the timely payment of travel costs, maintaining effective communication with concerned parties.
• Exercise control and verification of overall expense reports, reviewing financial documents prepared by the staff.
• Collaborate with auditors as needed, coordinating their activities and addressing any queries or concerns.
• Collate, prepare, and interpret reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries, and financial statements to provide comprehensive financial insights.
• Liaise with Government Departments, such as Tax and Statistics, to ensure regulatory compliance and cooperation.
• Manage all licenses and their respective renewals, staying proactive in adherence to deadlines.
• Inform the programs team about expiring business contracts and coordinate with relevant stakeholders for timely contract renewals.
• Execute any other related duties as requested, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach in fulfilling organizational needs.

Requirements:

• The Finance Officer is required to possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience in the relevant sector is essential.
• Preference will be given to candidates with additional training in relevant fields such as management, financial management, or accounting (CIPA, CA, CPA, ACCA).
• The ideal candidate should demonstrate a solid understanding of Government accounting systems, MS Dynamics and other accounting platforms.
• Experience in working on donor-funded projects is highly desirable.
• Additional work experience with international non-governmental organizations will be considered an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of Ms Office products, including MS Excel, Outlook, MS Power Point, OneDrive. Excel skills might be tested.
• Fluency in Tajik, English and Russian languages.

Applications

Applicants should submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and a short cover letter (max. 1

page–explaining why he/she is the best candidate) via email with a subject line “Finance

Officer” to: hr@accelerateprosperity.org, with copy to info@accelerateprosperity.org no later

than April 30 th , 2026.erity.org