We invest in women in 17 conflict-affected countries around the world as they rebuild their lives. We invest where inequality is the greatest by helping women who are forgotten— the women survivors of war and conflict. We help them learn the skills they need to rebuild their families and communities, and to transform their lives. The women in our direct delivery programs engage in community cohorts who learn to save, build businesses, understand their rights, improve their health, and participate towards transformation for themselves, their families, and communities. For 30 years, Women for Women International has used an integrated approach to innovate; we are a learning organization that listens to data, our country teams, and women themselves to constantly evolve and improve the way we work. 

Since 2002, we have operated in five provinces of Afghanistan. Participants of our program receive vocational training for jobs like animal husbandry, tailoring and knitting, participating in savings and self-help groups, and learn to invest in their businesses as they receive stipends. Through this curriculum, they prepare to earn an income and invest in savings. They are trained by our team to embrace and defend their rights, support decision-making in their households, and create social change in their communities. WfWI programming includes men’s engagement, where male family members and community leaders are engaged as allies and key supporters.

WfWI also support grassroots and local organizations, led by women community leaders, to gain access to resources and capacity-strengthening that improves their ability to respond to their organization and their community’s self-identified priorities. Globally, WfWI advocates to ensure that women’s participation, voice, and leadership are central to the long-term changes we’re driving. Through listening to women, we build the evidence base to engage decision-makers at every level in a transformative effort to sustain an enabling environment for women in conflict-affected contexts. 

Strategy and Leadership: 

Lead on ensuring strong and effective synergies between finance department and other related functions to maximize WfWI impact. 

Lead on to ensure that effective internal processes for the finance department and related functions that have the participation and ownership of all key internal stakeholders are followed. 

Becoming a business partner for a project management team.

Financial Management:

Ensure financial sustainability for the organization through a strong financial governance framework      and operate on a sound financial basis:

Ensure financial rules, policy and regulation, both internally and externally, are followed.

Conduct monthly reconciliations of cash & bank accounts.

Oversee, monitor and ensure monthly and annual closing are done correctly and timely. 

Lead monthly financial closure review before hard closing. 

Ensure Budget vs Actual is monitored and communicated with relevant budget holders and the related stakeholders to address the gaps. 

Provide Senior Managers with regular monthly financial analysis, highlighting overall challenges and opportunities.

Liaison with Senior Program Manager and Project Managers for forecasting and budgeting. 

Monitoring of technical quality of transactions and filing in field offices through regular visits. 

Support proposal budget development and realignment requests. 

Prepare donor reports according to their requirements, work closely with Award management and ensure timely submission. 

Ensure internal control is in place for all assets, funds, equipment, property, and facilities and in compliance to financial and organization policy. 

Maintain assigned balance sheet account(s). 

Accounting Duties:

Oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable/receivable functions.

Maintain accurate records of all transactions; ensure compliance with WfWI’s internal controls.

Ensure transactions are posted on a daily basis in the accounting system.

Reporting:

Prepare comprehensive financial reports for internal stakeholders as well as external donors.

Ensure that all reporting complies with local laws and regulations.

Assist Program Managers by providing relevant data needed for proposal writing or program assessments.

Submit all required local government reporting and initiate local government tax reconciliations as necessary.

Audit Compliance:

Coordinate annual audits, work closely with auditors during their review processes.

Implement recommendations from audits to improve procedures related to finance management.

Capacity Building:

Provide training on finance-related matters such as budgeting practices or compliance regulations to program staff members.

Mentor junior finance team members fostering professional development within the team.

Provide Finance and Accounts training for staff in the field and partners as necessary. 

Policy Development:

Contribute towards developing and amendment of finance policies and procedures that align with both organizational goals.

Ensure that these policies are communicated effectively to all staff members involved in financial operations.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Liaise regularly with government bodies, partner organizations, and donors regarding financial matters.

Maintain open lines of communication to address any finance-related queries or issues promptly

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required; a master's degree or professional certification (e.g., ACCA or CPA) is preferred.

Minimum of 03 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting roles within International non-governmental organizations (INGOs).

Familiarity with the socio-economic context of Afghanistan and understanding challenges facing women in conflict settings is highly desirable.

Proficient in accounting software Intact as well as MS Office Suite.

Strong analytical skills combined with attention to; ability to interpret financial data accurately.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Proficiency in local languages such as Dari or Pashto would be an asset.

Personal Characteristics:
The ideal candidate for the Finance Coordinator position will possess a strong commitment to WfWI’s mission of empowering women. They will demonstrate integrity, resilience under pressure, adaptability to changing environments, and cultural sensitivity when working within diverse teams. The ability to work independently while also being a team player will be crucial for success within this role.

This position not only demands technical finance expertise but also requires strategic thinking aligned WfWI's overarching objectives.

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