Ahmad Bilal Rahimi
720-***-**** • **************@*****.*** • Thornton, CO
Highly competent, motivated and enthusiastic financial professional with excellent communication,
time management and technical skills seeking opportunities for growth in Colorado.
Professional Experience
Senior Correspondent Bank Reconciliation Officer Feb 2020 - Aug 2021
Correspondent Bank Section, Finance and Accounting General Directorate
Da Afghanistan Bank (Central Bank of Afghanistan) Kabul, Afghanistan
●Responsible for controlling and collecting reports made by officers for reconciling and controlling the Reserve Capital of Da Afghanistan Bank and after review, managing and correcting their reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to the Deputy CFO
●Investigated all transactions belonging to bank reserves to prevent fraud
●Reconciled and controlled PAT2 (portfolio analytics tools) system
●Investigated outstanding and unreconciled items on bank reconciliation statements with responsible departments.
●Kept track of interest incomes and expenditures incurred by bank, assisted auditors, verified all transactions belonging to bank, monitoring bank investments and reporting to Deputy CFO
●Responsible for controlling and verifying all transactions belonging to Central Bank Reserves were made after review and approval of all authorities
Translator and Interpreter Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
MEP (Mission Essential) assigned to US Special Forces in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
●Provided English/Dari interpretation and document translation between Afghan government and civilians and US Special Forces
●Cultural advisor for US Special Forces about Afghan society
Accountant June 2012 - Jan 2019
Correspondent Bank Section, Finance and Accounting General Directorate
Da Afghanistan Bank (Central Bank of Afghanistan) Kabul, Afghanistan
● Responsible for transactions, reconciling and controlling of specific accounts for Reserve Capital of Da Afghanistan Bank and daily reporting to line manager
●Kept track of interest income and expenses for correspondent banks.
●Maintained proper filing system of correspondent bank statements and ledgers
●Analyzed and reconciled general ledger specific accounts, assisted auditors with documentation.
●Controlling, maintaining and reconciling current accounts, call accounts and deposit accounts on daily basis and reporting overdrafts to line manager
Accountant July 2011 - June 2012
Fixed Asset Section Finance and Accounting General Directorate
Da Afghanistan Bank (Central Bank of Afghanistan) Kabul, Afghanistan
●Analyzed fixed asset register, recorded purchased properties into Core Banking System
●Maintained Central Bank’s property records, reconciled fixed asset register with nominal ledger
●Coordinated with auditors and assisted with physical verifications of assets
●Maintained and recorded fixed asset purchase orders, worked with barcoding of assets
●Assisted/Recorded fixed asset transfers throughout Afghanistan, prepared monthly reports of fixed assets and coordinated with procurement department regarding fixed asset purchases
Bank Teller July 2010 - June 2011
Afghanistan International Bank (AIB), Kabul, Afghanistan
●Administered customer transactions and maintained adequate cash amounts in cash box
●Identified customers, validated and cashed checks
●Recorded all transitions promptly, accurately and in compliance with bank procedures
●Promoted bank related products to customers and answered questions regarding services
●Resolved problems with customer accounts, reported any deficiencies or suspicious activities
●Applied accurate fees and charges to transactions where applicable
Cash Custodian Aug 2008 to June 2010
National Motors HYUNDAI, Kabul, Afghanistan
●Provided safe and secure storage of cash funds, collected money from customers, maintained proper documentation and writing daily reports of cash transactions
●Preparing daily expense vouchers for all office employees
●Prepared budgets for drivers going to different provinces, giving money to purchasing officer when needed
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (BBA) with Specialization in Finance, 2017
Kardan University, Kabul, Afghanistan
Professional Training
●Attended trainings organized by accounting institutions for accounting professionals
●Banking overview in Central Bank of Afghanistan (Da Afghanistan Bank)
●FAMS (fixed Asset Management System)
●CBS (Core Banking System) in Central Bank of Afghanistan
●Flex cube training in AIB (Afghanistan international Bank)
Skill Highlights
Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite, accounting software such as Core Banking, Flex Cube, and QuickBooks.
Languages: Fluent in English, Dari and Pashto
Excellent time management and organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills in multiple languages, report writing experience. Ability to multitask and work under pressure and work in constantly changing environments.