I am a highly motivated and results-oriented Accounting and Finance Professional who brings along over 10 years of hallmark career in accounting, finance and audit field. I am well versed in leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports, budgets and forecasts while maintaining accounting goals. Proficient in robust financial reporting, strategic business management advice, and developing various financial plans. Proven record of developing and implementing financial and operational controls that improve position of businesses. Highly expertise in risk assessment, documentation, and reporting along with deploying enhancement measures to maximize efficiency for optimum productivity, while meeting business objectives and vision.
My key skills include Accounting & Reporting Policies, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Budgeting and Forecasting, Internal Control, Capital Budgeting, Bookkeeping, Fixed Asset Management, Petty Cash Management, Business Process Improvement, Public Relationships, Strategic Planning & Analysis, Continues Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Communication Skills and Microsoft Office.
I am currently engaged with Nai Zindagi, as a Manager Compliance and Quality Assurance, where I monitor budget implementation and variance arising at functional level; deliver technical backstopping to finance department to ensure budget compliance across all functions. Attached is my resume which showcases my progressive experience and successful track record for leading successful initiatives. My professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles. As such, I would welcome a discussion regarding opportunities with your organization that fit my background.
• Organize and submit budget/forecasts exercise within timelines; monitor budget accuracy and deliver explanation on deviation from plan to aid management in planning; made financial business plan to know performance.
• Lead detail review of organizational assets and expenses (including physical check and reconciliation of asset and inventory records); recommend efficient utilization and administration of assets and expenses in compliance with organization’s internal policies and donor guidelines.
• Establish and sustain routine report to demonstrate quality performance of all key activities of organizational functions (Program components, Finance, and Procurement).
• Function in close coordination and follow up with all functions to ensure that observations highlighted by the donor in the MLs are addressed and report progress to Executive Director.
• Accomplish day to day quality checks for monitoring and verification of policies, processes and practices of all organizational functions as per defined controls.
• Function with internal audit team on matters pertaining to financial compliance and deliver guidance in designing internal financial investigations and controls.
• Oversee/make and deliver technical guidance on periodic on-site quality audits of all Site offices and submit the report to Executive Director.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of the financial reporting and other key documents including MLs (Management letter) submitted by the Donors and guide the activities of all organizational functions accordingly.
• Successfully deliver assistance and support in development of organizational fraud, risk management & mitigation policies and procedures.
• Examine quality assurance training programs and build capacity of functions enabling them to perform in accordance with the expected quality protocols.
• Updated financial information and highlighted business’s performance on a periodic basis to determine level of compliance with relevant statutes, rules, procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Delivered support to and work closely with the partner to ensure a quality and timely submission of the periodic financial reports as well as feedback to the partner on their financial reports.
• Facilitated coordinator and finance head investigating and acting on matters related to compliance, such as the flexibility to design and coordinate internal investigations (e.g., responding to reports of financial problems, or suspected violations) and any resulting corrective actions.
• Ensured that all appropriate employees and management of partner are knowledgeable of, and comply with, standards operating procedures of the donor.
• Facilitated in emerging policies and programs that encourage to report suspected fraud and other improprieties without fear of retaliation.
• Verified project expenses and reviewed compliances with internal policies, donor guidelines and laws in country.
• Revised the financial reports submitted by the partner and all supporting documents to ensure compliance with the project and donors’ requirements.
• Ensured partner’s budgets and expenditures are in line with their agreed upon budgets and strategic plans.
• Evaluated the existing internal controls of the partner and provide support and guidance where needed.
• Assets count and recommendations for efficient and effective general administration of BHUs including review of records of assets register, supplies, log books etc.
Financial Reporting
• Efficaciously prepared, examined, and analyzed financial statements, consolidated financial statements and periodic financial reports to donors.
Budgets
• Organized and submitted budget/forecasts exercise within timelines; monitored budget accuracy and delivered explanation on deviation from plan to aid management in planning; made financial business plan to know performance.
Audits
• Held accountable for assisting external and internal audit coordination of projects and organization as well as followed up of internal and external audit observations.
Reconciliations
• Generated monthly bank reconciliations statements, and sustained variation of financial information, files, and proceedings to make certain accessibility of documentation and compliance with guidelines.
Fixed Assets and Inventory
• Successfully prepared fixed assets and inventory records, Reconciliation of assets and inventory records.
Reviews/Supervision/Monitoring
• Reviewed books of accounts, propose adjusting entries and procurement manual.
• Financial monitoring of Sub recipients / partner NGOs and field offices.
• Ensured adherence of organization to policies and procedure and donor guidelines.
Manuals/ Formats
• Development of Job Descriptions of finance staff, format of many registers and records, Standard Operating Procedures/ (SOPs)/ Finance Manual, Financial Administration of Sub recipient’s Manual and Stock Control Manual.
Coordination
• Functioned in close coordination with field offices in respect of budget transfer and bills verification's.
• Development of internal audit policies and procedures, auditors TORs, audit programs and procedure to audit specific units or functions.
• Implemented internal audit control procedures, examined and resolved accounting issues; appraised accounting procedures and policies.
• Conducted internal audits of finance, procurement, administration and program department.
• Managed significant challenges associated with emerging business by mitigating risk of error, frauds and implementation of proper internal control systems to identify deficiencies in the system.
• Revised financial reports submitted to Donors and financial statements.
• Generated all deliverables, including internal audit reports and external audit coordination of Nai Zindagi and partners.
• Executed requested reviews of projects and centers as well as followed-up of internal and external audit observations.
• Organized financial monitoring report and quarterly financial monitoring of partner NGOs.
• Directed and oversaw work of assigned staff, implementation and operation of compliance program.