Business Vocational Institute Kabul
Post-Secondary, Diploma in Enterprise and Business
Mar 2013 – Dec 2014
Diploma in Enterprise and Business
Personal profile
Zabihullah ahmadi
Development Budget Specialist
Financial Analyst with 9+ years of proven experience in financial systems, financial reporting, data management, budget planning and revision, financial planning, budget adjustment and analysis, budgeting, and financial control. Skilled in development budget management, financial analysis, expenditure monitoring, and reporting, with strong mathematical, financial, analytical, and computer skills.
Career
Experience
Program Budget Officer · Ministry Of Education
Kabul
- Supported the preparation, revision, and monitoring of recurrent and development budgets for Ministry of Education and EQRA programs.
- Prepared financial plans, budget forecasts, and payment plans in line with approved program activities and budget allocations.
- Improved budget and expenditure tracking through the preparation and revision of Charts of Accounts and budget line items.
- Supported the preparation and processing of B3 development budget applications and other required financial forms.
- Maintained accurate budget and financial data in the BPET system.
- Prepared monthly financial reports and quarterly budget performance reports for relevant programs.
- Supported provincial education departments in budget planning based on approved O&M criteria and formulas.
- Coordinated budget-related documentation and follow-up with the Budget and Treasury Departments of the Ministry of Finance.
- Supported financial management and budgeting training, workshops, and on-the-job capacity building for relevant government staff.
Development Budget General Manager · Independent Administrative Reform and Civil Service Commission (IARCSC)
Kabul
- Supported effective financial planning and budget allocation for departmental programs in line with approved plans and priorities.
- Managed and processed B3, B20, and B23 budget forms through the AFMIS system and coordinated their submission to the Ministry of Finance.
- Supported budget forecasting, payment planning, and budget adjustments based on changing program requirements.
- Strengthened expenditure monitoring by tracking program costs against approved activities, objectives, and budget allocations.
- Supported the allocation and monitoring of development budgets at both central and provincial levels.
- Maintained accurate budget and financial records in AFMIS, including salary, expenditure, allocation, and adjustment transactions.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and budget reports to support management decision-making and budget monitoring.
- Coordinated budget documentation and follow-up with the Budget and Treasury Departments of the Ministry of Finance.
Finance and Accounting Specialist · National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA)
Kabul
- Prepared and submitted monthly Budget vs. Actual reports for fee-based and reimbursable activities, supporting timely financial monitoring and management decisions.
- Managed and monitored the allocated Tazkirah Project budget at both central and provincial levels, including Chapters 22 and 25.
- Strengthened expenditure monitoring through regular budget-versus-actual analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting.
- Prepared and processed B20, B3, and B23 budget and financial forms through AFMIS and coordinated their submission to the Ministry of Finance.
- Prepared accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual financial and narrative reports in accordance with donor requirements.
- Identified discrepancies in financial documents and reports and coordinated with relevant departments to support timely resolution and financial settlement.
- Supported the maintenance of sound financial management systems and provided financial and administrative support to project operations.
- Provided timely financial analysis, expenditure forecasts, and budget status updates to the Finance Manager and project management.
Development Budget Speciailist · National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA)
Kabul
- Led the analysis and preparation of development budget plans and related budget documentation for central and provincial programs in alignment with approved plans, priorities, and development objectives.
- Provided technical expertise and advisory support in the formulation, review, and refinement of development budget proposals to facilitate their proper financial processing and approval.
- Reviewed development project proposals from a budgetary and financial perspective, assessing proposed activities, resource requirements, and budget allocations.
- Managed and processed B23 budget adjustment requirements to facilitate justified reallocations among budget codes and maintain alignment between approved budgets and project requirements.
- Monitored and controlled approved development project budgets at central and provincial levels, including Chapters 22 and 25, to promote compliant, efficient, and effective utilization of allocated resources.
- Prepared and analyzed mid-year development budget and expenditure reports, providing management and the Ministry of Finance with relevant information for budget review and corrective action.
- Monitored development budget execution across primary and secondary budget units, identified implementation and financial issues, and supported appropriate corrective measures.
- Extracted, analyzed, and interpreted development budget and expenditure data from AFMIS to support evidence-based budget monitoring, reporting, and management decisions.
- Managed the registration and processing of key development budget documents, including B3, B20, B23, CF, and PO forms, within AFMIS to support accurate and timely budget execution.
- Coordinated the processing, approval, and follow-up of development and organizational budget documents with the Ministry of Finance, secondary budget units, and relevant internal departments.
- Developed timely budget and financial information for management and other authorized stakeholders to support development budget planning, monitoring, and decision-making.
- Identified development budget implementation challenges and contributed to practical solutions aimed at improving budget execution and preventing inefficient use of financial resources.
Learning
Education
Kabul University
Bachelor’s Degree, Faculty of Economics, Statistics and Econometrics
Mar 2015 – Dec 2017
Statistics and Econometrics
Kabul University
Master’s Degree, Faculty of Economics, Finance and Banking
Jul 2018 – Dec 2022
Finance and Banking
Toolkit
Skills
- Development Budget Management
- Budget Planning & Analysis
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Budget Forecasting & Control
- AFMIS System
- BPET & SPSS
- Budget Revision & B23 Adjustment
- Project Budget & Expenditure Monitoring
- Microsoft Excel & Office
- QuickBooks
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