Experience

Science and Technology Center in Ukraine

• Ukraine
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Sep 2014 - Present

  Kyiv Acting under the guidance of an international Board of Governors representing the three participating governments, The CFO is a member of the Center's executive staff, the CFO directs the activities of a staff of locally hired Ukrainians and is the senior advisor to the Executive Director and the Board of Governors on all financial/operational matters. Negotiates international banking agreements and manages financial accounts in accordance with established agreements. Meets and interacts… Show more Acting under the guidance of an international Board of Governors representing the three participating governments, The CFO is a member of the Center's executive staff, the CFO directs the activities of a staff of locally hired Ukrainians and is the senior advisor to the Executive Director and the Board of Governors on all financial/operational matters. Negotiates international banking agreements and manages financial accounts in accordance with established agreements. Meets and interacts with financial officers of member countries to efficiently handle funds and to resolve issues. Analyzes investment options and prepares recommendations to the Governing Board which optimize the return on investment within acceptable ranges of risk. Develops plans and forecasts cash requirements to ensure adequate cash resources are available in the proper accounts and locations to meet STCU needs. Supervises operation of the accounting system for project, supplemental, and administrative accounts and track the flow of funds. Plans, organizes, and carries out annual budgeting in support of technical and scientific research projects being carried out in recipient countries. Coordinates the development of audit guidelines and instructions for the inspection of the STCU operational program systems. Coordinates audit schedules and monitors audit reports. Provides financial reports to the Boards of Governors on project awards, administrative costs, and other expenditures, and issues the annual financial statements for the STCU. Coordinates financial and administrative activities as appropriate with the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC).

• Chief Administrative Officer

  • 2009 - Present

  The Science and Technology Center in Ukraine (STCU) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the prevention of the proliferation of expertise related to weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The STCU vision: for a safer and better world, to assist former WMD experts in the transition to self-supporting, peaceful activities in the international science and business communities...and to do so using the best professional practices. Private companies and government agencies from the… Show more The Science and Technology Center in Ukraine (STCU) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the prevention of the proliferation of expertise related to weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The STCU vision: for a safer and better world, to assist former WMD experts in the transition to self-supporting, peaceful activities in the international science and business communities...and to do so using the best professional practices. Private companies and government agencies from the European Union, United States, and Canada use the STCU to manage over 1,430 R&D projects, worth over $200 million. Chief Administrative Officer, is a member of the STCU Management Team reporting directly to the Executive Director and manages all administrative activities of the Center. • Contract tendering and procurement processes, customs clearance actions. • Staff, human resource policies and actions. • Control of the Center’s operations and managing expenditures against budgets. • Administration of Center’s properties, offices, and fixed services and all physical assets. • Management of travel for all the Center’s staff and scientists. • Diplomatic accreditations and legal status in the countries where STCU operates. • Acts as primary liaison on administrative matters between STCU and governments.



European Commission

• Belgium
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Officer

  • 2004 - Dec 2009

  The main role of the EU’s Delegation in Kyiv is the management of the aid programme in Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova and I was responsible for the contractual and financial aspects of this programme providing technical assistance to a number of sectors in the economies of these countries. These projects covered many areas including healthcare, customs and border control, weapon decommissioning, scientific innovation, transport, SME's, financial services. • Played an integral part in the build… Show more The main role of the EU’s Delegation in Kyiv is the management of the aid programme in Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova and I was responsible for the contractual and financial aspects of this programme providing technical assistance to a number of sectors in the economies of these countries. These projects covered many areas including healthcare, customs and border control, weapon decommissioning, scientific innovation, transport, SME's, financial services. • Played an integral part in the build up of a new finance function handling the € 150 m EU programme in the Former Soviet Union through training and motivation of staff, rapid assimilation and understanding of the role, very effective communication with non finance staff. • Efficiently managed the procurement, tendering and contracting of all services, supplies and works having established a thorough understanding of public finance requirements and EU systems and procedures in a new function with minimal guidance from Brussels. • Maintained control of all projects under my responsibility (auditing and assessment assignments) within budget and timeframes. These were the only projects that were consistently within budget. • Developed understanding of and became thoroughly proficient in public sector procurement and contracting procedures very rapidly and became focal point for support to all other finance and non finance staff. • Provided assistance to project managers in design of projects through both technical input, drafting and use of English. Show less



KPMG US

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Partner

  • 1982 - 2003

  Seconded to manage and lead the business of KPMG in a number of tough locations. I provided auditing, accounting and advisory services to a range of clients and managed the overall strategic direction and the day to day running of the business. Management of a team and all human resources matters, including: planning, recruitment and career development of staff; staff appraisal; in-house training of professional and administrative staff, by way of both formal training courses and on the job… Show more Seconded to manage and lead the business of KPMG in a number of tough locations. I provided auditing, accounting and advisory services to a range of clients and managed the overall strategic direction and the day to day running of the business. Management of a team and all human resources matters, including: planning, recruitment and career development of staff; staff appraisal; in-house training of professional and administrative staff, by way of both formal training courses and on the job coaching. Property management, selection, negotiation and design of new office premises, and management of office and residential property. Financial management including: financial reporting; cash flow management; budgets and forecasts; negotiation with banks, finance companies etc. • Turned around KPMG business unit in South Africa to profitability and to achieve highest profitability levels ever, by focusing on profitable business lines, tightening of controls over credit and services provided, improving efficiency of working practices, more effective use of resources. • Took over responsibility for financial control functions of KPMG Zambia, built up reporting capacity and accounting systems from scratch improving controls and introducing new systems. Improved cash flow and profitability through better asset management and vigorous cost control. • Increased turnover of KPMG in the country by winning substantial new work on a consistent basis through writing proposals, giving presentations and negotiating with clients. • Turned around a failing business unit. Took over responsibility for all technical and service aspects of KPMG in Armenia, improved efficiency and effectiveness of work through better planning and allocation of resources, coaching of staff and hands on involvement in work. • Appointed to sole responsibility for technical matters, risk management and quality issues, designing and implementing policies to ensure compliance with KPMG International standards. Show less