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Finance Officer

Women's Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA)
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Position Title: Finance Officer

2025-12-30    Herat     Full Time     50

Job Location: Herat
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on WASSA salary's Scale
Vacancy Number: W-HRT-403
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Herat Province
Organization: Women's Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA)
Years of Experience: • Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in the NGO sector.
Contract Duration: 10 Months
Gender: Male/Female
Education: • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
Close date: 2025-12-30

About Women's Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA):

Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) was established in 2002 in Afghanistan as a non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women's empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women's equal participation in socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities to bring change in the social attitude of the community regarding women.

An envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country.

  • Equal Opportunities: WASSA is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability.
  • Safeguarding and Conduct: WASSA will contact previous employers to inquire about any history of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during the candidate's employment, including incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left. Job offers are conditional on satisfactory reference checks. By applying, candidates confirm they understand and accept these procedures.
  • Final Selection: The selected candidate must pass a background check and reference check. They will also be required to sign WASSA's Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), Safeguarding, and other relevant policies before receiving a final job offer/contract 

Job Descriptions:

Financial Management:

  • Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls in compliance with donor requirements and local regulations.
  • Oversee budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting for the project, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Review and approve financial transactions, including payments, advances, and receipts, ensuring they are in line with policies and budgets.

Financial Reporting:

  • Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for the project, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
  • Ensure financial reports are compliant with donor requirements and provide analysis of financial data to support decision-making.
  • File and process annual tax clearance with the Ministry of Finance on monthly basis.

Grant Management:

  • Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and compliance with donor regulations.
  • Assisting in budget development of project proposals.
  • Prepare financial reports for donors and assist in the preparation of grant proposals and budgets.

Capacity Building:

  • Train and mentor finance staff to improve their financial management skills and compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Audit and Compliance:

  • Coordinate and support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and local regulations.
  • Implement audit recommendations to strengthen financial controls and reporting.

Cash Management:

  • Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds for project activities.
  • Monitor bank transactions and reconcile bank statements regularly.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in the NGO sector.
  • Strong knowledge of donor regulations, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Experience with accounting software and MS Office, especially Excel.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluency in English and [local language] is required.
  • Knowledge of using the QuickBooks / the system in finance
  • Good team work ability.
  • Adhering the risk minimizing strategies of the organization.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems and facilitate effective decision making.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and work to deadlines

Submission Guidelines:

  • Interested, qualified candidates should submit their information/request through the link (https://airtable.com/appCWRErDN7ImaQ2B/shr3gwVltk5kpPlOM)
  • Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if an interview is called for.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the written test and interview upon project approval

Submission Email:

https://airtable.com/appCWRErDN7ImaQ2B/shr3gwVltk5kpPlOM

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