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Senior Finance Officer

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

2026-01-12    Herat     Full Time     402

Job Location: Herat
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on WASSA salary's Scale
Vacancy Number: W-HRT-416
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Herat
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: 11 Months (After 3 months Probationary Period)
Gender: Male/Female
Education: • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
Close date: 2026-01-12

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

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

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

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 the 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/appkia6Cly5owGKUJ/shrVsYkJNNiQKXsI2)
  • 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/appkia6Cly5owGKUJ/shrVsYkJNNiQKXsI2

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