Finance Officer

Afghan Social Welfare Development Organization (ASWDO) is a local non-government, non-political and non-partisan organization, founded in 2009. ASWDO endeavors to empower and improve the quality of life of the marginalized and vulnerable communities of Afghanistan in the least developed parts of the country through welfare, participatory research and development, capacity building, promotion of best practices and partnership building, advocacy, and by launching sustainable and replicable innovative projects.

Afghan Social Welfare Development Organization (ASWDO) is seeking a qualified and motivated Finance Officer to join our team for ongoing projects. The selected candidate will support the organization’s financial operations by ensuring accurate financial recording, proper documentation, budget monitoring, financial reporting, and compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements. The Finance Officer will work closely with project and administrative teams to ensure that financial transactions are processed accurately and on time.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Finance Officer will be responsible for the following:

Financial Operations and Accounting

• Record and maintain daily financial transactions, payments, receipts, and accounting records.

• Ensure proper filing and maintenance of vouchers, receipts, contracts, and supporting financial documents.

• Assist in bank reconciliations and maintenance of financial records.

• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Invoice Preparation and Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly project invoices based on contractual requirements, approved budgets, and actual expenditures.

• Compile and verify all supporting documentation required for invoice submission.

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of invoices to donors, clients, and stakeholders.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc financial reports.

• Prepare expenditure reports, budget utilization reports, and cost analyses.

• Maintain records of submitted invoices, payments received, outstanding balances, and receivables.

Payroll and Financial Documentation

•Responsible for payroll processing by preparing required financial information and records.

• Process travel settlements, advances, reimbursements, and other financial transactions.

• Maintain documentation related to taxes, banking transactions, and statutory financial obligations.

Audit, Compliance, and Coordination

• Prepare financial records, schedules, and supporting documents for internal and external audits.

• Provide financial data and documentation required by donors, TPM reviews, assessments, and other stakeholders.

• Support responses to audit findings and financial queries.

• Ensure all financial records are properly maintained, secured, and readily available for review.

Reporting and Coordination

•         Provide regular updates to the Executive Director, Finance Manager on financial transactions, invoice status, and payment follow-up.

•         Coordinate with program, administration, procurement, and management teams on financial matters.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Management, or another relevant field. A professional certification or advanced training in finance, accounting, audit, grants management, or donor compliance is an asset.

1. 1. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, grants, audit, or financial compliance, preferably in an NGO or international organization
   2. Strong capacity to analyse budgets, forecasts, variances, financial risks, and funding gaps and to propose timely corrective actions.
   3. Strong financial analytical skills and attention to detail in all financial processes.
   4. Ability to prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management.

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to this emails; aswdo.af@gmail.com  

• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Finance Officer ASWDO/SFP/2026/608) otherwise your application will not be considered.
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