WDIO Background:

Watan Development and Initiative Organization is a non-governmental, nonprofit, non-partisan, and independent organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting communities through sustainable development, promoting social justice, and enhancing the well-being of individuals and families. Since its establishment in 2014, we have worked tirelessly towards poverty alleviation, economic empowerment, education and skill development, health and well-being, gender equality, women's empowerment, agriculture and livestock development, and environmental sustainability. Our goal is to improve living conditions, provide quality education and essential skills to individuals, enhance community health and well-being, promote gender equality, increase agricultural productivity, and foster environmental sustainability.

With a passionate team of over seven hundred individuals and a strong network of partners and supporters, we strive to bring about positive change by preserving and celebrating cultural diversity and heritage, fostering social cohesion, and promoting cross-cultural understanding and respect. We ensure program effectiveness and accountability through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and data-driven approaches. Our commitment to integrity, sustainability, accountability, innovation, empowerment, advocacy, and respect for diversity guides our efforts as we address pressing challenges such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, women's empowerment, child welfare, and sustainable development. Through innovative programs, advocacy efforts, and community engagement, Watan Development and Initiative Organization is at the forefront of driving sustainable solutions and empowering individuals to create a better future.

WDIO is nationally based in Kabul and maintains field operations through five regional offices, with over ninety-seven staff members, located in Kabul, Bamiyan & Logar (Center-Region), Ghor & Herat (West-Region), Nangarhar, Laghman & Kunar (East-region), Takhar & Badakhshan (North-Region), and Kandahar (South-Region).

Our Value:

WDIO is committed to applying a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards acts of sexual exploitation and abuse by its personnel. In 2003, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a Bulletin on “Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse” (ST/SGB/2003/13) (“the Bulletin”). To support the system-wide implementation of the zero-tolerance policy, the Director-General has decided to adopt the standards of conduct and provisions on PSEA set by the Bulletin, adjusted as necessary, to be applied by WDIO personnel, as follows.

Job Summary

The Cashier will be based in the provincial office; he/she will work for all the projects implemented in the provincial Office and will work under the direct supervision of the Admin& Finance Officer in the province and/or the Finance Manager in the central office.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Controlling and monitoring cash payments from the cashbox and coding and recording cash transactions in the daily cashbook and accounting system,
•  Performing daily cash counts and investigating any discrepancies
• Following up on cash advances and ensuring they are duly settled
• Carrying out transfer requests between cash and safe box
• Checking the validity of invoices, approval signatories, and the correctness of account codes
• Performing currency exchange operations when required.
• Assisting with the preparation of salary payments as required.
• As back-up for the Finance Officer, to know how to perform monthly reconciliations before closing the monthly accounts, managing bank reconciliations, and monthly bank statements, if applicable.
• Following up on receivable payables
• Keeping a cash balance in accordance with the cash and cash box
• Making cash payments and ensuring that all cash transactions are fully and properly documented.
• Scanning monthly financial documents before sending to coordination
• Regularly check the cash box balances against the cash ledger
• Perform coding and record cash transactions in the daily cash book
• Check the documentation and authorization to withdraw money from the cash
• Prepare payments of salaries and allowances
• Perform monthly reconciliation before closing the monthly accounts
• Follow up on cash advances and ensure they are duly refunded
• Carry out transfer requests together with the Finance Officer between the cash and the safe box 
• Give regular feedback to the supervisor and report directly any issue or incident
• Any other activities assigned by his/her line supervisor

• Having at least a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, BBA, Economics or any other relevant field.
• Having at least 2 years’ experience from an accredited college or university.
• Required Languages – Excellent Pashto and Dari reading, writing, and verbal skills, Fluent in English, reading, writing, and verbal skills.  
• Fluent in English, Pashto, and Dari with excellent speaking and writing skills,
• Proficient computing skills – word processing, spreadsheet design, and presentations.
• Sufficient knowledge in all finance-related issues.
• Capacity to perform effectively under pressure and harsh conditions; ability to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues responsibly and maturely,
• Ability to travel throughout the country,
• Respect the confidentiality of the organization,
• Ability to use information technology effectively.

Interested applicants could submit their CV and cover letter via the link below:

https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/single/j5q1L2j9