Finance Officer Project Management

Abdullah Muslim

Kabul, Afghanistan • Tel: + (93-780****** • Email: **********@*****.***

My name is Abdullah Muslim. I have almost 12 years’ experience in the field of Finance, Accounting & Administration. I worked in Intranational NGOs, Government & Private Companies as Grants Finance Coordinator, Finance Officer, Admin Officer & Accountant in Afghanistan. I have completed MBA in Finance from Kardan University. I am good at making Financial Reports to Donor, Bookkeeping, Making Budget, Monitoring Budget, Project Management, Risk Management, Internal Control, Filing, Financial Statements Analysis, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Reconciliation, Tax Management, Cash & Bank Management and Cost Management. I like workforce diversity and am flexible and believe on teamwork. Furthermore, I want to serve humanity for the better life.

Work Experience

2022 – current Grants Financial Coordinator HealthNet TPO Kabul, Afghanistan

Improve bookkeeping in close coordination with Grant coordinators related to the assigned projects.

Reconciliation of Payable (Suppliers, Taxes, Salary, and other Payables) accounts.

Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.

Check & verify the vouchers for following HNTPO & Donor Policies and Procedures.

Prepare monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet items as appropriate.

Final check of All PBKs of field office and SRs before and after recording in Microsoft Dynamic and ensure data is not uploaded twice and in closed project(s) / period(s)

Ensure that proper internal controls are in place within the department.

Investigation on proposed account adjustment entries and thereafter timely adjustments of incorrect entries after taking approval from Finance Controller

Provide monthly AF01 data for uploading into the system on time.

Avoids legal challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation; enforcing accounting regulations; recommending new procedures.

Supervise monthly and annually closing.

Providing regular feedback to field offices on monthly bookkeeping and all related matters.

Communicating management’s decisions to relevant personnels at field offices.

Prepare report for Ministry of Finance and Economy.

Presenting Field mission reports and implementing the corrective action plan.

Preparation of Project financial statements for donors and auditors.

2019 – 2021 Admin/Finance Officer MoEc/GIZ Kabul, Afghanistan

Organize and update administrative and finance project related documents.

Assist Directorate General of Policy and (RBME) Monitoring daily administrative and finance reports.

Producing accurate documents, reports, and presentations to finance and admin.

Prepare administrative and financial reports to GIZ MEK project and MoEc.

Preparing financial documents for payment processing through MoEc Finance System.

Maintain filing system including office administrative and finance files.

Preparing budget plan on related activities to be implemented in MoEc.

Arrange and inform staff about meetings and taking the notes of the meeting.

Plan, organize and carry out workload priorities to ensure smooth and timely coordination.

Provide support to General Directorate of Policy and M&E on ANPDF in administrative and finance issues and close coordination with relevant departments at MoEc and GIZ.

Attend weekly staff meeting and present administration activities and update other team members.

2016 – 2018 Admin/Finance Officer CARD-F Logar, Afghanistan

Devise and implement secretarial, and administrative routines so that managers and staff can produce reports, programs, and other outputs efficiently and effectively.

Preparation of general ledger, budget performance/monitoring, payroll, inventory, and fixed asset register; manage all administrative arrangement for meetings.

Managing CARD-F administrative, HR, procurement, and office administration etc.

Ensuring all business processes by CARD-F are backed-up by supporting documents and appropriate financial monitoring systems for payments “contract, subcontract, award & amendment of contracts”.

Do monthly reconciliations with HQ Office.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Create clerical routines and retrieval systems which allow for the effective administration of all incoming and outgoing hard copy correspondence.

Maintain the diaries of designated personnel, and arrange meetings, rooms, and accommodation and travel arrangements where appropriate.

Uphold, protect, and promote CARD-F’s core values, operating standards, protocols, and HR policies so that customers, clients, suppliers, partners, and employees’ respect.

2012 – 2014 Accountant NRC Kabul, Afghanistan

Controlling cashbooks i.e., USD and AFA from Field offices and entering in Agresso Database.

Check coding (NRC, UNHCR, and EC, ECHO) & to check that the close project is not used.

Responsible for BRS (Balance Reconciliation Sheet) and after approval send out to Head office.

Responsible for creating new project and entering its budget into Agrees.

Be the focal point for the rebooking request from budget holders.

Responsible for preparing PS (Project Summary) report on monthly basis.

Responsible for taking Income & Expenditure and transaction list from Agresso.

Good understanding of NRC Financial handbook and implementing it in daily work.

Follow up the account of 1524 on monthly basis to settle the advances on time.

Advice to field offices in case of errors in consultation with Finance Coordinator.

Make sure that office administrators are supported when need occurs.

Be responsible for All Accounting/Financial matters in absence of Finance Coordinator.

Assist Finance Coordinator in his work & any other task assigned by him.

2011– 2012 Finance Officer DDG Kabul, Afghanistan

Recording all daily expenses in Cashbook & processing monthly fund requests of field.

Bookings under correct projects and budget lines.

Preparing of Rebooking files & sending cash books to CPH by 10th of every month.

Processing and releasing payments, both bank transfers and cheques.

Liaison with Kabul bank for approved payments, bank transfers, payroll submissions.

Management DDG Kabul safe key and safe and performing daily cash count.

Close liaison and cooperation with HR/Admin and Logistic department.

Payroll salary bookings and finalization of pending advances/setting of advances. Close cooperation with HR department regarding the monthly local staff salary payments.

Liaison with CPH regarding monthly cashbooks and bank reconciliation.

Analyzing financial status of projects and monitoring budget lines for over and under expenditures.

Facilitation for Logistic department in terms of historical receipts, vouchers, etc.

Assisting with audits as requested by the auditors or by Finance Manager/HOFA.

Liaison with field accountants in terms of problems, questions, general guidance.

Ensuring of financial documents compliance with DDG financial rules and regulations.

Monitoring bank account for incoming funds from CPH, fund transfer to fields & cash status.

2009– 2011 Finance Officer BCRC Kabul, Afghanistan

Financial Management, management of Cash flows and multiple foreign currencies.

Assist in Managing funds of BCRC in the most efficient and controlled manner.

Correspondence through Finance Manager with Donor Agencies on finance related matters.

Help in Selection, hiring and Orientation of Finance staff and train them.

Providing on job trainings and assistance to finance staff in performing their tasks.

Responsible for Quick Books upgrading, suggestion to improve system efficiency.

Preparation of annual financial statements of BCRC on yearly basis or when desired.

Review and issuance of budget directives to all the concerned sections / units and field offices for seeking their recommendations and suggestions.

Assist in finalizing of contracts, budgets, and other related documents with donors.

Help in making sure that budgets and accounts are set forth in accordance with donor requirements and that adequate budget and its monitoring are in place.

Ensuring external audit is carried out in a timely manner and as per donor requirements.

Safeguarding of BCRC financial resources in the most efficient and economic manner.

Relevant Skills

Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Basic Hardware, Basic Networking, QuickBooks, Agresso, Business Central.

Technical: Finance, Accounting & Administration.

Professional/Social: Teamwork, Project- Management, Communication, Leadership, Organization, Problem-solving, Attention to detail, Self Confidence, Stress Management, Interpersonal Awareness, Organizational Awareness, Initiative, Analytical Thinking, Gathering Information, Motivating Others.

Languages: Native Language, Pashto (Fluent), French? (N/A), Other Languages English, Dari & Urdu (Fluent).

Education

2022 MBA (Finance) Kardan University (Kabul, Afghanistan) I have studied Mainly Finance, Management, HR, Marketing etc.

2014 BBA(Hons) Kardan University (Kabul, Afghanistan)

I have studied Mainly Finance, Management, HR, Marketing etc.

2008 DBA Schunizia College of Commerce & Management

I have studies Mainly Finance, Management Subjects.

1999 Baccalaureate IRC “International Rescue Committee”

Professional Certifications

Quick Book Course Certificate, English Language Advanced Two Certificate, English Grammar Course, English Language Conversation Course, Afghanistan Tax Law Training, Impact Evaluation of Development Programs and Data Analysis (STATA), PROGRES Tool (Program for Organizational Growth, Resilience and Sustainability).

UNICEF Online Certificates:

1.Accounting Management & Reporting. 5. Fraud Awareness

2.Budget Management 6. HACT

3.CSO & UNICEF Partnership 7. Internal Control

4.FACE 8. Prevention of Sextual Harassment and Abuse of Authority

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