Senior Finance Officer

Position Title: Senior Finance Officer

2026-01-12 Herat Full Time 14

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