
Hayat Ullah Kehan
@hayatullahkehan
Chartered Accountant and Head of Supporting Departments at Arvin Impact Management and Development Consultancy; oversees finance, audit and compliance.
What I'm looking for
At Arvin Impact Management and Development Consultancy, I serve as Chartered Accountant and Head of Supporting Departments, overseeing program, project, financial, administrative, and human resource management.
At Crux, Afghanistan, I worked as an Audit and Compliance, Budget, Forecasting Specialist. My work included risk-based audits, examining financial transactions, and developing corrective action plans.
Across roles with Solidarities for afghan Families, Action Aid Global, and International Medical Corps, I worked on administration and finance, budgeting, AML/CFT controls, audit, and forecasting.
My experience also includes finance, audit, and compliance work at Fin tech International Consultancy, along with accounting and internal audit roles at Save the Children International and other organizations. I hold master's degrees in business administration and organization/rural development, and have studied project management, auditing, and financial management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chartered Accountant and Head of Supporting Departments
Arvin Impact Management and Development Consultancy
Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)
Develop and implement organizational strategies, annual plans, policies, and operational priorities. Oversee program, project, financial, administrative, and human resource management.
Audit and Compliance, Budget, Forecasting Specialist
Crux, Afghanistan
Jan 2025 - Oct 2025 (9 months)
Develop annual internal audit plans and perform risk-based audits. Examine financial transactions, detect fraud, and review internal control systems.
Admin and Finance Manager
Solidarities for Afghan Families
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)
Ensure donor compliance and monitor regulatory compliance. Develop compliance frameworks and train staff on compliance requirements.
Budget and AML, CFT Control Specialist
Action Aid Global
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Prepare annual budgets and monitor budget execution. Approve payments and expenditures, and record daily financial transactions.
Finance, Audit and Compliance Director Remote
Fin tech International Consultancy
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)
Monitor regulatory compliance and develop compliance frameworks. Maintain documentation standards and ensure tax compliance.
External Audit and Compliance, Forecasting Consultant
International Medical Corps
Jan 2022 - Nov 2022 (10 months)
Maintain general ledger and manage accounts payable. Maintain fixed asset register and conduct journal entries.
Grant Program Management, Auditing Expert
NAC
Jan 2021 - Oct 2021 (9 months)
Support financial audits and ensure accuracy of accounting data. File financial records systematically and strengthen internal control systems.
Admin and Financial, Forecasting Expert
NRC
Jan 2020 - Nov 2020 (10 months)
Prepare trial balance and perform account reconciliations. Maintain petty cash records and support financial audits.
Audit and Compliance Budget, Reporting Expert
Red Risk Management International Organization
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Maintain financial records and reconcile bank accounts. Supervise finance and audit staff and ensure proper use of organizational resources.
Internal Audit, Departments Coordinator
Compass Integrated Organization
Jan 2017 - Nov 2017 (10 months)
Develop annual internal audit plans and perform risk-based audits. Examine financial transactions and detect fraud.
Accountant and Internal Audit Manager
Save the Children International
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Conduct journal entries and prepare trial balance. Maintain petty cash records and support financial audits.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
INTI International University
Certificate, Auditing and Financial Program
Certificate in Auditing and Financial Program from INTI International University Malaysia.
Coventry University
Certificate, International Leadership Skills
Studied International Leadership Skills for Workplace at Coventry University.
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Master of Organization/Rural Development, Organization/Rural Development
Master of Organization/Rural Development from Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India.
International Organization for Standardization
Certificate, Leadership Qualities and Teamwork
Graduated from International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and studied Leadership Qualities and Teamwork.
Khurasan University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration from Khurasan University in Afghanistan.
Khurasan University
Certificate, International Technology
Studied International Technology (IT) from Khurasan University.
Khushal Khan High School
Matriculation, General
Studied Matric at Khushal Khan High School, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Bati Kot High School
High School Diploma, General
Graduated from Bati Kot High School.
E-Learning Academy Germany
Diploma, Professional Research
Diploma in Professional Research from E-Learning Academy Germany.
European Open University
Diploma, Auditing
Diploma in Auditing from European Open University.
United Nations
Certificate, Humanitarian Response
Module certificate in Communicating Information in Humanitarian Response from United Nations.
Azeraksh English Language Center
Diploma, English Language
Diploma of English language from Azeraksh English Language Center.
LLC
Diploma, General
LLC graduation diploma.
Rahman Academy
Certificate, General
Certificates from Rahman Academy.
Ask Aria Counselling Organization
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management
Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate from Ask Aria Counselling Organization.
GEONBLE ECOLE DE MANAGEMENT
Certificate, Politics
Studied Introduction to Politics at Kent University (GEONBLE ECOLE DE MANAGEMENT).
INTI International University
Exchange Program, Institutional and Collaboration
Studied institutional and collaboration at INTI International University in Malaysia as an exchange student.
Bocconi University
Certificate, International Development
Studied Management of International Development from the University of Commercial Luigi Bocconi.
University of California, Los Angeles
Certificate, Social Welfare
Studied International Youth Council at UCLA Luskin in Social Welfare.
Alagappa University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Master of Business Administration from Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India.
International Organization for Standardization
Certificate, Intellectual Human Rights
Graduated from International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and studied Intellectual Human Rights.
GEONBLE ECOLE DE MANAGEMENT
Certificate, International Relations and World Politics
Studied International Relations and World Politics at GEONBLE ECOLE DE MANAGEMENT.
SDG Academy
Certificate, Sustainable Development Policies
Studied Fundamental and Sustainable Development Policies at SDG Academy.
CSA Academy
Certificate, Cyber Diplomacy
Studied Cyber Diplomacy certificates from CSA Academy online Singapore.
FutureLearn
Certificate, Digital Activism and Cyber Warfare
Studied Digital Activism and Cyber Warfare from FutureLearn Academy.
FutureLearn
Certificate, Culture and Organization in International Relations
Studied Culture and Organization in International Relations at FutureLearn Academy.
FutureLearn
Certificate, Risk and Threats in International Relations
Studied Risk and Threats in International Relations at FutureLearn Academy.
Humanitarian Leadership Academy
Certificate, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Studied Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse from Humanitarian Leadership Academy.
Disaster Organization
Certificate, Data Collection Methods
Studied Choosing Data Collection Method Programs from the organization of Disaster.
Disaster Organization
Certificate, Distribution of Relief Goods
Studied Distribution of Relief Goods Programs from the organization of Disaster.
Disaster Organization
Certificate, Employment Engage Surveys
Studied Employment Engage Surveys Programs from the organization of Disaster.
Disaster Organization
Certificate, Monitoring and Evaluation
Studied Monitoring and Evaluation Programs from the organization of Disaster.
Disaster Organization
Certificate, Security Incident Management
Studied How to Manage Security Incidents Programs from the organization of Disaster.
Disaster Organization
Certificate, Sexual Violence Management
Studied Managing Sexual Violence Against Aid Workers Programs from the organization of Disaster.
Disaster Organization
Certificate, Protection Mainstreaming
Studied Protection of Mainstreaming Programs from the organization of Disaster.
Disaster Organization
Certificate, Recruiting and Retaining
Studied Recruiting and Retaining Employers Programs from the organization of Disaster.
Disaster Organization
Certificate, Leadership
Studied Why Leadership is Not About the Leader Programs from Disaster Organization.
International Organization for Standardization
Professional Certificate, Strategic Management
Strategic Management professional certificate with ISO International Organization.
International Organization for Standardization
Professional Certificate, Human Resources
Human Resources professional certificate with ISO International Organization.
United Nations
Certificate, Risk Management
Certificate in Risk Management and Maturity from United Nations.
International Organization for Standardization
Certificate, Management and Maturity
Graduated from International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and studied Management and Maturity.
United Nations
Certificate, Gender Responsive Results-Based Management
Introduction to Gender Responsive Results-Based Management from United Nations.
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Certificate, Public Procurement
Certificate in Public Procurement from CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply).
United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia
Certificate, Preventive Diplomacy
Certificate of Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia from UNRCCA (United Nations).
United Nations University
Certificate, SDG 6 Policies
Studied SDG 6 Policies programs from United Nations University.
United Nations
Certificate, Child Safeguarding
Professional studies in Child Safeguarding from United Nations.
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
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