I am a professional with an M.Com & Bsc (Hons) in Applied Accounting and an ACCA member, backed by over a decade of experience in diverse areas of accountancy, logistics, administration, audit, financial advisory, and procurement. With my expertise, I can effectively lead, contribute to, and steer an organization's financial and operational strategies towards profitable growth. Additionally, I possess exceptional managerial skills, allowing me to efficiently oversee and guide cross-functional teams consisting of finance advisors and interns.
Ø Conducts financial viability analysis and develops reports for proposed developments.
Ø Conducts financial viability analysis and develops reports for proposed developments.
Ø Supervise finance officers for partner’s monthly review and liquidations.
Ø Prepares possible financing methods and options to realize projects.
Ø Prepare budgets for new projects & Proposals.
Ø Responsible for budget modification and amendment in proposals as well as in financial system.
Ø Prepares quality project technical reports for submission to the Donor and HQ.
Ø Ensure that the project accounting is in accordance with internal (Welthungerhilfe) & and external (donor) rules & and regulations.
Ø Supervise cashier and verify booking and voucher check by a cashier (sample check of correctness of vouchers, including supporting documents (validity, completeness, accuracy).
Ø Partner’s assessments for new partner’s selection.
Ø Prepare/ Review all donor financial reports. The major donors include DFID, ECHO,BMZ, FCDO, EU, NORAD and UN agencies.
Ø Monitor expenditures/costs (cost type and cost category) with regard to the budget.
Ø Supervise and assist the finance officer in taking care of assigned project partner organization’s finance administration (check funds requests, financial reports & audit reports & and submit the same to the superior
Ø Responsible for timely closing of cash books, monthly closing of cash, and other cash function compliance as per WHH Finance Manual.
Ø Responsible for timely closing of bank books, monthly closing of banks, and other banking compliances as per WHH Finance Manual.
Ø Maintenance of all records and files related to the project’s accounting & and finances.
Ø Review all donor financial reports.
Ø Develops and manages good and effective relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
Assist in the project/program’s (annual/monthly) financial planning of the project.
• Provide support in payroll processing including coordination with HR, tax calculations/adjustments and other deductions, bank transfers, payslips generation and employee tax certificates issuance.
• Up to date knowledge of applicable tax and other laws and ensure its application on day to day operations. Coordination on annual Income tax return filing.
• Provide support in preparation of monthly/quarterly/yearly closing of accounts, reporting pack and monitors the balance sheet accounts as per WHH guidelines.
• Prepare and processing of cash and bank payments as per procedures.
• Maintain filing systems for all financial and accounting records and verify the completeness of the documentation as per the Welthungerhilfe financial policy and government regulations.
• Examines the accuracy and completeness of records and procedures for internal control to safeguard financial records of Welthungerhilfe and its implementing Partners.
• Responsible for the creation and execution of financial monitoring plans for the Implementing Partners, developed action plans on improvements required / capacity building needs and regular follow up on that.
• New partners assesments/ due deligence
• Support the relevant programme / project focal person in the budget preparation and re-appropriations, exchange gain/loss calculations and ensure correct budget allocation in system (Fundspro) and support program teams in updating the phasing regularly.
• Ensure effective, timely and accurate functioning and monitoring of the complete People Soft financial systems (GL), including maintaining the completeness and integrity of data within the system, generating necessary reports and authorising monthly data compilation in the system.
• Maintaining a repository of information related to funding functions in soft (using WHH’s central hard drive) and hard copies (filing system) Provide coaching and training on finance systems to implementing partners. Implementing partners monthly expenses verification, new partner’s assessments and capacity building, this involves review of financial management capacity of finance and program staff and improving it to the required level through planned capacity building process.
• To provide support in work with Country Office Finance and partner finance teams to complete the record for each project audit in line with donor and WHH Polices.
• Accountable for implementing Welthungerhilfe’s people management policies, procedures, and standards
All administrative management of the office for its efficient and effective running and logistics arrangements for project activities like meetings, workshops etc.
Logistics: (construction, transport of goods and staff, communications, energy, vehicles and engines, equipment/installation and infrastructures, communications, installation and maintenance of functional office space.
Supply: implementation and maintenance of an appropriate supply chain for the project.
Implementing all administrative-related activities linked to logistics (orders, insurances, vehicle contracts, etc.).
Warehousing, inventory handling and management.
Provide guidance and coaching with clear development plans with support for the HR department.
In coordination with the finance department, prepare the initial drafts of the contracts that logistics will be entering into, in most cases will lead to finalizing the said contracts.
Follow up of contracts entered into the database/ approved vendor’s list by Logistics Department.
Facilitate and manage bidding/tender procedures.
Defining and monitoring technical aspects of the project risk reduction policy, transport, communication, protection, identification and preparation of the technical aspects of the project security policy and guidelines, evacuation plan and contingency plan, performing day-to-day monitoring of the application of security rules and reporting to the Project Coordinator any problem that may arise.
Inventory management, maintaining the onsite assets, adding/updating labels, etc. Support and monitor field offices/area offices in performing finance and accounts-related tasks.
Maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; controlling correspondence; maintaining filing systems; procurement and purchasing against the supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions, supervising the support and make sure efficient fleet management.
Assist staff in providing the HR services on the behalf of organization’s HR department by providing the required information relevant to health schemes, EOBI/social security, leave balance, contract management, and other benefits in close coordination with the HR department
Ø Contribute to the technical and financial implementation of the Challenge Fund by taking lead on post award aspects of grants as per the approved grant agreements and grants manual of USAID.
Ø Maintain up-to-date accounting/ financial record as per the USAID guidelines.
Ø Maintain adequate Payment vouchers, financial supporting documents in offices.
Ø Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all budget holders, providing sound advice on grant financial management and compliance.
Ø Coordination with HR in Head Office to keep track of changes in policy and procedures and follow their implementation.
Ø Support and monitor field offices/area office in performing finance and accounts related tasks.
Ø Monitoring of financial procedures in area, field offices and field units.
Ø Linkages/correspondence with other offices, banks and other stakeholders.
Ø Dealing with bank, preparation / review bank reconciliation statement
Ø Coordinate/support the budget preparation process for ongoing and new projects and monitor on going expenses against approved budgets.
Ø Prepare budget vs actual statements and disseminate budget variances to budget holders/program managers.
Ø Ensure preparation/updating of Cash and Bank books regularly, preparation of daily cash closing sheet and bank reconciliation statement.
Ø Reconciliation of Financial Records with other departments records (like asset register, stock register, program reports)
Ø Support in preparation of funds transfer requests and funds forecast.
Ø Ensure deduction of applicable taxes, timely deposit into Government treasury and submission of tax reports.
Ø Play an active role in supporting transparent procurement process in accordance with policies and procedures, attend PC meetings.
Ø Ensure that the awarded grants target beneficiary groups, in accordance with USAID guidelines and SMEA work plan targets
Ø Take lead in the oversight of grant implementation.
Ø Work with the finance team to ensure the timely release of grant payments to grantees.
Ø Work with the M&E team to ensure that USAID specified objectives of the fund are measurable and reported at all stages. Maintain close liaison with M&E during the implementation of grants
Ø Draft periodic reports on the challenge fund grantees for management as well as USAID.
Ø Where required assist CF team during grant evaluation or award stages.
Guide CF regarding taxes and tax filling (monthly & Biannual and annual)
Ø Responsible to make sure the administrative management of the office for its efficient and effective running in consultation with concerned management.
Ø Maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; controlling correspondence; maintain filing systems; procurement and purchasing’s against the supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions.
Ø Implementing partner’s expenses verification and reporting on monthly basis.
Ø Supervise the support and make sure the efficient fleet management.
Ø Responsible to provide guidelines and support to HI’s partners in procurement, Finance and further review the process for improvements in consultation with concerned management.
Ø Responsible to assist staff in providing the operational services for program activities such as boarding lodging, traveling, arrangements of trainings, meetings and workshops etc.
Ø Responsible to act as safety and security focal person at field level to ensure the compliance of safety and security SOPs and regulations.
Ø Assist staff in providing the HR services on the behalf of HI’s HR department by providing them required information relevant to health scheme, EOBI/social security, leave balance, contract management and about other benefits in close coordination with HR department.
Ø Act as petty cash custodian for the office and responsible to maintain cash flow in close coordination with PM and finance department at HO.
Ø Apply and collect of NOCs for Expatriates and project NOCs from concerned departments
Ø Field Office Financial Bookkeeping.
Ø Ensure the working of all field office computer software and hardware in consultation with IT department
Ø Monitor availability of supplies (kitchen items, hygiene items, stationary etc.) and arrange for replenishment well on time.
Ø Supervise support staff and Drivers and ensure the discharge of responsibilities in a professional way. Time to time arrange the trainings and refreshers for support.
Ø To register equipment with new staff, organize visiting cards, Staff ID Cards, Phones etc.
Ø Record of attendance sheet, medical claims, leave applications for local staff and update HR department
Ø To provide support to the Partner in finance & log matters specially in procurements related queries by reviewing the processes in accordance with HI’s & PPRA rules and further capacitating partners staff for quality procurements in consultation with PM and Logistic Coordinator.
Ø Maintain logistics filing system as per HI policy and procedures and to further assist program Manager/logistic Coordinator in procurement process e.g. proper signed receiving of PSR from the concern person/department, gathering of quotations as per logistic guideline, and to prepare comparative analysis for the collective information etc.
Ø Keep maintained inventory database on regular basis and ensure that all assets and inventory items are assigned Inventory/Taq number and ensure that Inventory database contains all required information such as item description, price, serial number, Project code etc., as per HI policies and procedures
To maintain the warehouse stock effectively and ensure the record keeping of In/out stock in consultation with senior management.
Worked for the following projects:
Ø CONCERN-Shelter for TDPs in Karak (Funded by CONCERN Worldwide (OFDA))
Ø CRS-Shelter for TDPs in Bannu (Funded by Catholic Relief Services (DFID))
Ø CONCERN-Wash in Karak (Funded by CONCERN Worldwide (OFDA))
Ø ACTED Projects in KP
Ø UN-IOM Projects
Ø Unicef project in Badin
Main responsibilities are:
Ø Implement and monitor financial policies and procedures and compliance
Ø Participate in procurement processes for the projects
Ø Prepare and reconcile bank statements
Ø Reporting to Donors according to the donor agreements and guidelines.
Ø Maintain accounting records and Processes supplier invoices
Ø Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system
Ø Petty cash management, routine cash closures.
Ø Prepare monthly financial statements
Ø Prepare quarterly reports and report on variances
Ø Assist with the annual audit
Ø Maintain the computerized accounting record/ bookkeeping.
Ø Maintain financial files and records
Ø Routine Tax payments, preparation of e-tax challans
File monthly tax returns on iris and e-fbr (Sales Tax & Income Tax-165(1) statement of withholding taxes filed voluntary)
Internal and external audits, Tax services
1) Operations
a) Dealing with customers according to bank policies for opening of account.
b) Clearing System
c) Online system
d) Xpress money(Transfer of money from worldwide)
2) Credit Department
a) Dealing with customers according to bank policies for Micro and Macro credits.
b) Creating, maintaining and updating all documents of customers for administrative purposes.
c) Maintain and update the documentation of customers on their maturity.
3) Cash department
d) Cash withdrawals
e) Cash Deposits
• Managed accounts payables, accounts receivables, and payroll departments.
• Generated budgets and forecasts on a quarterly basis and presented to the management team.
• Reported on variances in quarterly costing reports.
• Prepared annual company accounts and reports.
• Managed payroll function for 140 employees.
• Monitored and recorded company expenses.
• Ensured compliance with accounting deadlines.
• Prepared company accounts for audit.
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