Finance Trainee – General Accounting
Closing Date: June 10, 2026
Vacancy#: FMIC/HR/ 570
Number of Positions: 1
Background:
Since 2006, the French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) in Kabul, Afghanistan, has served patients from all 34 provinces. Operated through a public-private partnership among the Governments of Afghanistan and France, La Chaine de L'Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), with management by the Aga Khan University, FMIC delivers world-class medical services and drives healthcare innovation in the region.
FMIC provides specialized consultations, advanced diagnostics (CT, MRI, radiology), surgeries, a 24/7 pharmacy, and state-of-the-art laboratory testing. It has recorded over 2.3 million patient visits and consultations, conducted 6.8 million laboratory tests, and performed 59,000 surgeries, including more than 5,700 paediatric and adult cardiac procedures. As Afghanistan's first ISO and SafeCare-certified hospital (recertified in 2024), FMIC has pioneered open-heart surgery, advanced diagnostics, and telemedicine, earning the IHF Award in 2021.
With a 176-bed capacity and a highly skilled Afghan medical team, FMIC is committed to advancing healthcare excellence. Through its Patient Welfare Support Programme, it has provided over $57.6 million in subsidized or free care, ensuring equitable access to high-quality treatment for vulnerable populations.
Job summary:
The Finance Trainee will support the General Accounting function by assisting in the preparation, verification, filing, and maintenance of accounting records and supporting documentation. The position is designed to provide practical exposure to accounting operations, financial controls, and documentation management within a healthcare environment while enabling the trainee to develop professional accounting skills.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate would be able to:
Review and verify the completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation of vouchers, invoices, and other accounting records from both current and previous fiscal years.
Ensure that all accounting documents are properly authorized, signed, and supported by the required attachments in accordance with FMIC policies and procedures.
Prepare accounting vouchers and supporting schedules under the guidance of the General Accounting team.
Maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems for accounting records, ensuring ease of retrieval and compliance with document retention requirements.
Assist in scanning, indexing, and electronically archiving vouchers, bank transfer documents, and other financial records.
Facilitate the collection of signatures from authorized bank signatories on payment and transfer documents while maintaining confidentiality and security of financial information.
Support the Finance Department in organizing accounting records and maintaining document archives.
Assist with reconciliations, data entry, and other accounting-related assignments as directed by the supervisor.
Provide administrative support to the Finance Department when required.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor related to finance and accounting operations.
Qualifications and Requirements
ACCA Knowledge Level completed (Business and Technology, Management Accounting, and Financial Accounting papers passed).
Submission Guideline:
Interested applicants should send their resume before June 10, 2026, along with relevant Degree to the Human Resources Department, French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children, Ali Abad behind Kabul University or email hr.training@fmic.org.af
