Leadership

Youssef Laban is currently a freelance executive consultant who helps financial institutions and Fin-tech start-ups streamline their operational and financial processes.

He is an experienced banker who served for more than 30 years with many international banks in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa in senior executive and non-executive positions. His roles included among others Chief Executive Officer of the regional hub of Arab Bank in Dubai, Group Chief Operating Officer of alkaliji bank in Doha, Chief Operating Officer of Banque Saudi Fransi in Riyadh, Information Systems Group Head at Credit Lyonnais in Paris, Head of Retail in La Banque Postale in Paris, Payment Systems department Head at Credit Agricole in Paris.

Mr. Laban executive responsibilities involved Operations, IT, Human Resources, Procurement, Premises, Digital Banking, Retail, Marketing and Strategy.

Youssef Laban holds an engineering diploma from Supelec, Paris and studied at CESB Management – Centre d’Etudes Supérieures de Banque, Paris.

Abdul Kabir Khan has been Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of FINCA Afghanistan since 2015. Kabir possess a great deal of experience in the fields of financial analysis, financial decision making, budgeting, financial management, accounting and regulatory requirements. He has more than ten (10) years of experience in different fields relating to accounting, financial management and auditing. He is part of the management board of the FINCA Afghanistan.

Apart from his regular roles and responsibilities as CFO, he is also Corporate Secretary of the organization, working on the legal and regulatory requirements of corporate law as well as the corporate governance requirements at FINCA Impact Finance.

Previously, Kabir worked at the Deloitte office in Kabul and was in charge of the Deloitte firm and the focal person for all Afghanistan portfolio with Deloitte. He led the team in Statutory Annual Audits of major financial institutions including FINCA Afghanistan for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014. In addition, he has led and managed audit of various Banking, Telecom, Trading and other development institutions in Afghanistan. Prior to working with Deloitte Kabul, Kabir has worked for Care International Pakistan. He has completed his CA article ship of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan from Deloitte Islamabad.

Kabir’s exposure to a wide spectrum of industries with a variety of work experience has provided him with an insider view of the key business processes within an organization, risk management procedures, accounting and internal control systems, corporate governance and regulatory as well as accounting framework in a wide array of industries.

Kabir is a CA finalist, Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Consultant (CFC- Canada) and possess a graduate degree in Economics and Statistics from University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan.

Qualifications LLB (HONS), International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI). LLM (International Law) Kateb University of Afghanistan
Professional Associations; Afghanistan Independent Bar Association (AIBA) and Member to the ADR and Arbitration Commission of International Chambers of Commerce. Mr. Hashimi obtained the Management Certificate (leadership) from American University Afghanistan 2012- 2013.

Mr. Hashimi has been appointed as Finance and Trade Sector Senior lawyer with USAID Afghanistan as embedded lawyer in Central Bank of Afghanistan. Senior Advocate and Defense Lawyer in Afghanistan. Member Arbitrator to ICC – Afghanistan. Member of Afghan Women Network to the Legal Committee 2015-2017, member of Afghanistan Professionals Council. Since 2013 as Legal and Regulatory Advisor to Afghan Wireless Communication Company.

Mr. Hashimi is the Principal/ Founding Partner of RG Law Firm and is also a Senior Advocate of Afghanistan. And He enjoys independent recognition as one of the top 100 senior advocates in the country. He has over 10 years of legal expertise in Arbitration, litigation and commercial law.

Mr. Hashimi has actively taken part in William C. Vis Moot Court Commercial Arbitration part of a team, He wrote two Memo as Claimant and Response which enabled him to attend in the capacity of an advocate in National round of Kabul, Regional Round of Middle East and International Round of Hong Kong, who reserved fair position for his University, the Program led and sponsored by USA embassy and United States Department of Commerce.
And he based on his experience and commitment being appointed as Coach for the group of law Student from University of Mashal which successfully attended the Coaches capacity building Conference in Kingdom of Kuwait.

His early working life was spent at Resalat Law Firm and he was a major contributor to the success of the renowned Law Firm. His infallible experience informed his decision to form his Law Firm along with the following professional team.

Mr. Hashmi’s areas of expertise include Standard and Technical Regulation but not limited to Mobile Banking Regulation, Deposit Taking Micro-Finance Regulation, Corporate Governance Regulation, Afghanistan Telecommunication Regulatory Law, Open Access Policy to the ICT and Telecom Sector, Telecom Charges Law, Penal Code of Afghanistan, Mining Law, Corporation and LLC Laws, Foreign Trade Laws, PPL Law and policy, Labor Law, Private Sector Pension Regulation, Contact drafting, and other similar legal matters.

He is still in active legal practice and offers his exceptional experience, of over 10 years in the legal and investment sectors, to all matters addressed in RG Law Firm. From March onward has the pleasure of joining FINCA family in the capacity of chief Legal officers and Corporate Secretary.

Mustafa Haand is working as Deputy Chief Operation Officer (D/COO) of FINCA Afghanistan, where he has devoted his 16 years of experience in handling key roles in many departments such as Finance, Administration, Logistics, Procurement, Security and Operations.

Mustafa Haand joined FINCA Afghanistan on 28 Dec 2005, and continued his career in the capacity of Senior Accountant, Accounts Manager, Administration & logistic Manager and currently working as Deputy Chief Operation Officer since July 15, 2016.

Mustafa Haand holds a Bachelor Degree in Arts from Kardan University and has achieved a Diploma in Managerial Accounting from AIBF/Kmpala University of Tanzania. Before Joining FINCA Afghanistan, Mustafa Haand was working as Finance Officer with Afghanistan Government Ministry (Ministry of Power & Water irrigation in Kabul Afghanistan).

Mustafa Haand is one of the most dedicated, loyal, honest & responsible employee of FINCA Afghanistan and his 13 years of activity with FINCA has played a vital role in the expansion & success of the Institution.

Mr. Shahid Ahmed brings 14 years of professional experience in Information Technology, specializing in the microfinance and telecom sectors. He has expertise in core banking software development and implementation, ERP Implementation, managing IT department and overall project management.

He holds a post-graduate degree in Information Technology along with a certificate in project management. Apart from his academic and professional experience, Shahid possesses leadership, management and teaching skills.

He has worked with many reputable organizations including COMSATS Pakistan and The First Microfinance Bank Pakistan in the field of IT systems and management. Mr. Ahmed has played a great role in FINCA Afghanistan’s IT infrastructure and Core Banking System set up and development. Besides that, he has played a role in IT team building, team coaching and development. Currently, Mr. Shahid Ahmed is functioning as Head of the IT Department at FINCA Afghanistan.

Mr. Shakar Muhammad Joya is a highly qualified and experienced team member of FINCA Afghanistan’s Operation Department working as Head of its Herat Region. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Balkh University and brings a variety of experiences in different fields from a number of local and international organizations.

Shakar Muhammad Joya is responsible for Herat region in the position of regional manager since 2018. He has many years of experience in the microfinance sector. Joya joined FINCA Afghanistan in 2013 and has worked in many positions such as credit officer, credit supervisor, branch manager and currently as regional manager. He has worked in the position of teachers’ trainer with the Ministry of Education in Math, Chemistry, English and Computer Science with Azgheer, Bahar, Azeraksh and Afghani IT institutes in Balkh and Badakhshan provinces.

Joya has a bachelor of science degree from Balkh University in Afghanistan and has participated in various trainings in the microfinance sector such as Portfolio Management, People Management, Delinquency Management, Business analysis, Prioritization and Time management, Leadership and Customer Experience. Shakar Joya has received many appreciation letters and awards including the award of being the best Branch Manager of a quarter and trainer of the year.

Najibullah Mansoory has worked with a number of local and international organizations such as John Hopkins University’s Results-Based Financing Project, TDC and the Silk Route Training & Research Organization. He has held a number of managerial and leadership positions ranging from credit officer to regional head. Mr. Mansoory joined FINCA Afghanistan in 2015 in the capacity of branch manager, handling the Sari Pol and Jawajan branches on a rotational basis. After three years of successful management of the branch, he was promoted to the position of regional manager, accepting new responsibilities and challenges of four branches. Mr. Mansoory is a successful leader and manager and his role has been vital to the success of his branches.

He has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Political Science from Alisher Nawayi University of Jawzjan Province and has simultaneously participated in a number of trainings that included Finance, Operation, Risk, Leadership and Management.