Organization Background
Afghan Women’s Empowerment and Development Organization (AWEDO) is a non-governmental organization working to support women, communities, and vulnerable people across Afghanistan. AWEDO implements programs contributing to women’s empowerment, community development, education, livelihoods, protection, and other areas supporting vulnerable and underserved communities.
Position Description
The Finance Assistant will support the Finance Department in maintaining accurate financial records, processing financial documents, recording transactions, maintaining proper filing systems, and assisting Finance Officers with financial reporting, reconciliation, and audit-related activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Review financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Check supporting documents and proper coding of financial transactions.
- Record approved transactions and vouchers in the financial system.
- Check vouchers received from project and field offices.
- Maintain organized financial filing systems.
- Safely maintain original finance documents.
- Scan and copy financial documents when required.
- Prepare financial vouchers and supporting documents as assigned.
- Follow up with relevant staff regarding missing documents and approvals.
- Assist Finance Officers with adjustment and correction entries.
- Assist with internal and external audit preparations.
- Cross-check financial documents and supporting records.
- Assist with reconciliation of payments and fund disbursements.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial and organizational information.
- Ensure compliance with AWEDO financial procedures.
- Assist with monthly financial documentation and reporting.
- Perform other finance-related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Education, Qualifications and Experience
Education
A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field is required.
Experience
- At least 2–3 years of relevant work experience.
- Previous experience with an NGO or humanitarian/development organization is preferred.
- Experience in financial documentation, voucher processing, reconciliation, and filing is an advantage.
Other Qualifications
- Good command of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of accounting or financial management systems is an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good numerical and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational and filing skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate financial records.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Languages
Good command of English, Dari, and Pashto, both written and spoken, is required.
Employment Benefits
- Good training opportunities to enhance employees’ skills.
- Severance pay: one-month salary per year of service.
- 24 days of paid annual leave per year.
- 10 days of paid sick leave per year.
- 2 days’ weekend.
- Eid bonus on both Eids after completion of three months’ service.
- 30 days of paid Hajj leave after completion of one year of service.
- 90 days of paid maternity leave for female employees after completion of three months’ service.
- 5 days of paid paternity leave for male employees after completion of three months’ service.
- 10 days of public holidays per year.
- Pick-and-drop / transportation allowance: USD 60 per month.
Procedure for Submission of Applications
Interested and qualified candidates were required to submit their CV and a cover/introduction letter, clearly mentioning the vacancy number and position title, through the official AWEDO recruitment email:
Email: jobs@awedo.org
Closing Date: 18/06/2026
Important Notes
- Applications that did not clearly mention the vacancy number may not have been considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates were contacted for further assessment.
- Shortlisted candidates may have been invited for a written test and/or interview.
- Candidates were expected to provide accurate and complete information.
- AWEDO reserved the right to verify information provided by applicants.
- The position was subject to AWEDO’s organizational policies and procedures.
- Salary and applicable benefits were provided according to AWEDO’s approved salary scale and employment policies.
Equal Opportunity
AWEDO is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. Selection was based on the qualifications, experience, skills, and requirements of the position.
Qualified women, persons with disabilities, and members of underrepresented or marginalized communities were particularly encouraged to apply.
AWEDO Main Office – Kabul
Organization: Afghan Women’s Empowerment and Development Organization (AWEDO)
Address: House #09, Street #03, Teknik Road, Kart-e-Chahar, District 3, Kabul, Afghanistan 100311
Phone: +93 777 38 98 16
Email: jobs@awedo.org
Website: www.awedo.org
