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Shabnam S.

Financial Reporting and Compliance Officer at The Freedom Fund

Shabnam S. has a diverse range of work experience in finance and project management roles. Shabnam is currently working at The Freedom Fund as a Financial Reporting and Compliance Officer, a position they have held since April 2023. Prior to this, they worked for the same organization as a Finance Officer - Grants Management from January 2022 to April 2023.

Before joining The Freedom Fund, Shabnam worked at the British Embassy in Kabul from January 2017 to August 2021. During their time there, they held the role of Finance Officer and was responsible for managing the Post-Arrival Reception and Reintegration Program for Afghan Nationals returning from the UK. Shabnam also managed the Home Office relationship with Afghan authorities and organized official events.

Earlier in their career, Shabnam worked as a Finance Administrative Officer at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC / Danish Red Cross from May 2016 to December 2016. Shabnam also gained experience as a Finance Assistant at ACCL International from November 2015 to May 2016 and at DACAAR from May 2014 to November 2015.

In 2013, Shabnam started their career as an intern at DACAAR, where they gained valuable experience in finance.

Throughout their career, Shabnam has developed a strong background in finance and project management, with a focus on compliance, grants management, and stakeholder relations.

Shabnam S. began their education in 2013 at Dunya University Of Afghanistan, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a focus on Accounting and Finance. Shabnam completed their studies in 2016.

In an unspecified period, Shabnam also obtained an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business from ACCA.

From 2016 to 2023, Shabnam attended ACCA, although the specific degree or field of study is not mentioned.

In addition to their academic achievements, Shabnam obtained a certification in "USAID Rules and Regulations: Grants and Cooperative Agreements" from Humentum in March 2023.

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Timeline

  • Financial Reporting and Compliance Officer

    April 1, 2023 - present

  • Finance Officer - Grants Management

    January, 2022