Kashif has over 20 years of experience in Financial & Administration management. He has worked both in flimsy and inveterate conflict situations as well as in post war arena. He has worked in Pakistan and before long adding in Afghanistan.Leadership and Managerial: Proven track record of leading finance and operations team to deliver on high quality standards in line with organization’s strategic direction. As Head of Grants, providing assistance and support to strategize AKF-Afghanistan future direction, programme, and expansion in the country and internationally. I am leading a team of professionals spread over 5 locations and involved in the designing: planning and evaluation of various programs, assisting in developing strategies for operational and financial sustainability such as fund-raising strategy and a business plan. With over 2000 staff with USD 80 million annual budget in multiple currencies for multiple geographies, is a real test of leadership. This exhibits the level of confidence by the leadership. I had the honor of leading an education project on behalf of UK-aid, it was a unique experience which not only gave me the knowledge of the field but also understanding the requirements of the head office. Before joining AKF, I have been heading the Finance & Administration department of Save the Children-US. Finance and Auditing: Having an ACMA and an APA degree and having served various organizations for over 20 years, I have acquired the experience of supervising all finance activities, preparation of statutory financial statements, preparation of annual budgets and monitoring thereof, establishment of internal control systems, compliances with all operational policies, systems, and procedures, variance analysis and investigation of abnormal variances, inventory management, compliance with local laws and donor regulations, and coordination of statutory and donor compliance audits.Apart from this, :-People person. Really enjoys meeting and working with a lot of different people.Perfectionist.