Experience

National Democratic Institute (NDI)

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Financial Analyst

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States



EDC (Education Development Center)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Analyst

  • Sep 2018 - Feb 2023

  Washington DC-Baltimore Area Monitor/review and analyze project spending versus donor-approved budget Provide resolution to financial issues raised by the local Finance team or HQ Accounting/Finance team Monitor obligated funding and prepare incremental funding request for submission to sponsor Prepare pipelines and quarterly accrual reports for submission to donor Prepare budget revision Review and prepare quarterly internal revenue projections (Vena) Provide start-up and close-out assistance to field… Show more Monitor/review and analyze project spending versus donor-approved budget Provide resolution to financial issues raised by the local Finance team or HQ Accounting/Finance team Monitor obligated funding and prepare incremental funding request for submission to sponsor Prepare pipelines and quarterly accrual reports for submission to donor Prepare budget revision Review and prepare quarterly internal revenue projections (Vena) Provide start-up and close-out assistance to field offices Train field office finance team on Quickbooks, Policies and Procedures, budget monitoring, donor an client compliance, internal control, procurement and cash forecasting procedures Review monthly field account transactions and supporting documentation and provide guidance to field accountants to ensure that all expenses are in accordance with GAAP, Uniform Grant Guidance, client regulations, and funding donor regulations Prepare and/or review cost transfers Provide oversight of Subaward management Monitor cost share requirements Prepare Cost Tracking reporting for USAID sponsored grants Provide annual risk assessments on projects, assist with implementing recommendations from financial review as well as monitor progress of implementation of those recommendations Conduct internal audit and compliance review Show less



ADRA International

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Program Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2018

  Silver Spring, MD Responsible for a portfolio of 10 countries. Provided finance management services to U.S government-funded international emergency and development projects in Chile, DRC, Ecuador, Jamaica, India, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Paraguay and Ukraine. Prepared multi-year budgets (USAID, State Department, U.S Department of Agriculture) with multiple source of funding. Monitored actuals and forecasts against budget, with risk assessment, and produce variance analyses. Ensured the application… Show more Responsible for a portfolio of 10 countries. Provided finance management services to U.S government-funded international emergency and development projects in Chile, DRC, Ecuador, Jamaica, India, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Paraguay and Ukraine. Prepared multi-year budgets (USAID, State Department, U.S Department of Agriculture) with multiple source of funding. Monitored actuals and forecasts against budget, with risk assessment, and produce variance analyses. Ensured the application of uniform financial and accounting policies standards and internal controls. Provided support to field offices with regards to financial and compliance inquiries. Analyzed monthly financial reports from field offices and sub-recipients. Analyzed necessary cash flow required for field offices and sub-recipients. Prepared financial reports to donors. Conducted annual financial and compliance reviews of field offices. Ensured field offices and sub-recipients are in compliance with grant and implementation agreements. Ensured that field offices are in adherence with ADRA policies and procedures. Assisted Field offices in preparation for external audit and provide support in case of audit findings. Provided training to field staff during star-up and monitoring visits on topics such as USAID Rules and Regulations, Budgeting, Forecasting etc... Show less



Arm

• United Kingdom
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Risk Manager

  • Jan 2003 - Aug 2014

  United Kingdom and Silver Spring, MD Worked closely with company executives to identify new business opportunities for domestic and international clients. Developed and implemented annual service plan for each client. Served as primary liaison between clients and multiple internal groups to ensure clarity of goals, and adherence to compliance and deadlines. Performed site surveys to identify potential risk exposures and provided reports with appropriate risk control recommendations. Prepared and presented risk… Show more Worked closely with company executives to identify new business opportunities for domestic and international clients. Developed and implemented annual service plan for each client. Served as primary liaison between clients and multiple internal groups to ensure clarity of goals, and adherence to compliance and deadlines. Performed site surveys to identify potential risk exposures and provided reports with appropriate risk control recommendations. Prepared and presented risk management educational programs for clients. Conducted annual risk management assessment meeting with each client to review claim experience, risk control efforts and risk management programs. Managed renewal process for all ARM insurance programs and/or services within assigned portfolio. Show less



Morgan Stanley

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Risk Manager & Option Strategist

  • Oct 2001 - Mar 2002

  Denver, CO Provided high net worth individuals with innovative and sophisticated investment recommendations. Assessed and measured risks for portfolios composed of equities, bonds, and options using the RiskMetrics approach (VaR). Developed portfolio strategies to enhance overall return using options (position and volatility trading).



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Liquidation Consultant

  • Apr 1998 - Oct 1999

  Nassau, Bahamas Responsible for asset recovery from bank liquidations. Responsible for the reconciliation of positions for future distribution of assets to fiduciary claimants. Worked with the legal team to resolve financial transactions such as; structured transactions, leverage, and derivative investments.



Socimer Securities Corporation

• Option Principal

  • Sep 1996 - Mar 1998

  Miam, FL Developed investment strategies. Implemented hedging strategies, such as; options, Brady bonds, and equities based on analysis of market conditions and clients portfolio. Implemented risk management tools to evaluate the quantification & classification of risk. Prepared and analyzed P&L for the offices worldwide. Created trading strategies and coordinated implementation with the sales team for institutional clients. Worked with clients in Latin America to educate them in the use… Show more Developed investment strategies. Implemented hedging strategies, such as; options, Brady bonds, and equities based on analysis of market conditions and clients portfolio. Implemented risk management tools to evaluate the quantification & classification of risk. Prepared and analyzed P&L for the offices worldwide. Created trading strategies and coordinated implementation with the sales team for institutional clients. Worked with clients in Latin America to educate them in the use of complex investment strategies. Produced weekly technical analysis on Brady Bonds published on www.bradynet.com. Show less



Socimer International Bank

• Repo Trader

  • Jul 1994 - Aug 1996

  Geneva and Madrid Managed a book of business amounting to approximately $500 million. Created the information system and software for trading and risk management. Created the tools for communication and reporting of portfolio to trading desk and clients.