Abdul Nasir Rauf

USAID-funded project 'Afghanistan Value Chain Project - Livestock'

• Keep accurate records for all transactions
• Prepare balance sheet, process invoices, record account payable and receivables
• Process salaries
• Update internal systems with financial data
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Participate in financial audits
• Assist with budget preparation
• Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.

USAID-funded project 'Afghanistan Regional Agricultural Development Program'

• Program Operations: work closely with various teams i.e., finance, procurement, logistics, and HR to smoothly operate the project.
• Program Implementation: design and implementation of various activities and matching grants to improve the commercial viability of agriculture private sector (agribusinesses).
• Coordination and Liaison: present project plans and achievements to various donor (USAID) and stakeholders government line departments and ministries.
• M&E and Communications: support M&E activities and Comms team in developing different type of reports.
• Perform the role of Acting Project Manager in his/her absence.

USAID-funded project 'Afghanistan Regional Agricultural Development Program'

Provision of various types business development services to firms such as:

• Provision of financial record keeping, accounting, and inventory management training to firms.
• Support firms in improving their financial and commercial viability.
• Support firms in developing their market linkages with end-buyers in domestic and international markets through participation in trade fairs, B2B meetings, and events.

• Identified problem areas within loan portfolio, analyzed risks and suggested appropriate solutions.
• Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
• Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
• Developed strong relationships with customers through high levels of customer service.
• Assisted customers in understanding loan terms and conditions to make informed decisions.

USAID-funded Project 'IDEA-NEW Afghanistan'

• Identified investment opportunities, threats and challenges for the growth of agribusinesses.
• Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new revenue and improve bottom line profit of agribusinesses.
• Provision of grants and technical assistance to improve the resilience and sustainability of agribusinesses.

• Maintained accurate, up-to-date financial spreadsheets and databases fore reliable reference.
• Analyzed financial data and presented meaningful insights to senior management.
• Supported organizational account management duties under direct supervision.
• Tracked financial transactions to update balance sheets with accurate, current information.
• Prepared and posted financial journal entries using technically relevant software.