• Introduction to RSDO

Razi Social Development Organization- RSDO is an Afghan NGO founded on April 11, 2008, and registered with the Ministry of Economy in Afghanistan. It was established in Herat city but then set up sub-offices in Ghor, Badghis, Farah and Daykundi provinces by delivering social development services to vulnerable and marginalized people in remote communities.

• RSDO’s Background

RSDO firstly initiated the primary activities in 2002 under the name of “Abu Hanifeh Orphan High School”, assisting orphan children who lost their parents and families during the long-lasting war in Afghanistan to learn and build their future. Later on, with the financial support of the Japan Embassy, we constructed a high school building for orphans and expanded the activities of orphans with the support of HELP Germany as well. Throughout years of hard work, RSDO slowly developed and now has functioning offices in all west zone provinces of Afghanistan with more than 200 staff.

• RSDO’s mandate

RSDO’s mandate is delivering humanitarian assistance to vulnerable households in the west zone provinces of Afghanistan through the financial support of the UN and International Organizations.

RSDO's Mission

RSDO dedicated all efforts to contribute in none violent, developed, and prosperous Afghanistan where both men and women live and respect each other through running services in the sector of women empowerment, education, agriculture, capacity building, and livelihood.

RSDO's Vision:

RSDO’s vision is an Afghanistan without illiteracy. We envision that all Afghan children (girls and boys) have easy access to high-quality education that affect their lives and provide the means of development.

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the head of operation, the finance manager will be responsible for coordinating and managing RSDO regulatory finance department. The incumbent will be responsible for budget planning and supporting the organization program & management team in making the best possible financial affairs complying with the donors & partners’ financial competencies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading the finance team of the organization
• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the organization, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions
• Maintaining books and records
• Ontime financial reporting of the organization to the partners + the donors
• Managing all taxation matters of the organization
• Adhering to financial regulations and legislation
• Reviewing monthly financial and management reporting + updating the organization on status of the projects.
• Knowledge of using the Quickbooks / the system in finance
• Preparing budget forecasts quarterly.
• Maintaining a control environment (monthly balance sheet reconciliations)
• Monitoring internal financial control
• Work with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is completed.
• Adhering the risk minimizing strategies of the organization.
• Analyze current finances and develop budgets for the following period/year
• Develop or recommend viable solutions for problems or situations
• Contributing the organization for budget preparation during the fund raising period
• Train staff on tools, templates, and donor regulations

• Bachelor degree in economy/ finance or relevant field
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role in national/ international organizations
• Experience in planning and management reporting
• Sound technical and practical knowledge of accounting and regulatory reporting requirements
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Salary/Payroll Tax/staff Compensation experience
• Ability to work well under pressure and work to deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, in English and local languages.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, technological, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to analyze and solve problems and facilitate effective decision making.

Interested qualified candidates can apply by sending their updated CV and Cover Letter to the following email address not later than March 27, 2024 - jobs@rsdo.af 

 Please indicate the position title, location and Vacancy Number in the Subject Line; otherwise, your application will not be considered.