Experience

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  Norwegian Church Aid / Kirkens Nødhjelp

  • Norway
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Head of Finance - Sudan

    • Jun 2022 - Present

    • Management and quality assurance of the financial, budgeting, reporting and accounting functions for NCA Sudan in line with NCA’s online policies, systems and guidelines as well as relevant laws in Sudan, including back donor compliance and reporting. • Support, monitor four Finance Managers responsible for sub-offices in various provinces• Provide technical support and build capacity of finance staff and local partners. • Supervision and line management for finance staff including performance development reviews. • Work closely with the local partner organizations to ensure that all financial obligations according to the contractual agreements are met. • Develop and maintain strict financial management controls for the NCA Sudan Programme

  • Finance and Administration Manager - Southern Africa Policy Office

    • Apr 2015 - May 2022

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  Oxfam Great Britain SAF Regional Center

  • Pretoria

  • Regional Finance Coordinator

    • Apr 2012 - Mar 2015
    • Pretoria

    • Supporting and Monitoring country teams to implement financial procedures and standards within their country, which are tailored to their specific needs and environmental conditions, but aligned to the overall regional and organisational approach• Support Countries to ensure that all donor contractual obligations regarding reporting, audits, supporting documentation are implemented- including institutional donors such as EC, DFID, OFDA, AUSAID.• Monitor the planning and preparation of donor audits and statutory audits across the region• Ensure all issues relating to donor funds management and balances are monitored and addressed, including input into high value proposals development, reviewing all high value donor report as well as all high risk donors • Advise Finance Managers and Country teams on the interpretation and implementation of Oxfam’s financial management and accounting policies and procedures• Ensure up to date financial policies, procedures and standards are communicate to Countries for implementation across the region• Review the financial reports for all Countries, identifying and following up on all budget variance queries• Provide consolidated management information on regional trends and analysis of expenditure for the region• Identify and build financial capacity and competence across the region, including induction of Finance and non-Finance staff.• Conduct Country support and monitoring visit to review and assess compliance with financial processes and procedures and identifying potential risks

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  Oxfam Great Britain - RSA Programme

  • Pretoria

  • Finance Manager

    • Oct 2009 - Mar 2012
    • Pretoria

    Core responsibilities:Financial Management of the South Africa Country Programme in compliance with organisational, donor and statutory requirements.Review Internal Controls and ensure systems are adequate and effectivePrepare and submit monthly, Quarterly and Annual management reports and returnsBudget preparation and monitoringProvide assessment and monitoring of PartnersProgramme support to South Africa country programme team to ensure programme finances are managed efficiently and effectively in compliance with organisational and donor requirementsRestricted Funds Management - including preparation of donor financial reportsManaging staff and ensuring they are supported effectively enabling them to achieve their objectives

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  Belgium Technical Cooperation & Global Fund

  • Senior Financial Officer

    • May 2005 - Oct 2009

    Belgian Technical Cooperation and Global Fund Against Aids, TB and Malaria.Core responsibilities:Monitoring of budgets and expenditures - Belgium Fund, Global Fund - National/Provincial Preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports for Belgian Technical Cooperation, and Global Fund- National and Provincial.Cash flow and expenditure projections -Belgium Fund and Global Fund.Monitoring and Evaluation of provincial and NGO Financial performance.Preparation of Budgets and Work Plans -Belgium Fund and Global Fund.Audit reports preparation and facilitation - Donor External Audits (Global Fund, Belgium Fund)Internal Audits preparation and liaising with auditorsAssist in building capacity of Provincial TB&HIV Coordinators to report on expenditure.Assist in the preparation of provincial and national business plansFinancial capacity building and monitoring of funded NGO's policies and procedures Drafting of memoranda, letters and submissionsEnsuring and monitoring adherence to PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other statutesEnsure adequate communication on Contract and Financial issues between Donors (Belgium Fund & Global Fund) and the National Department of Health

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  TFMC - Temporary accounting firm

  • Accountant/Bookeeper

    • Apr 2005 - May 2005

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  Millenial Insurance

  • Accountant/ Admin Manager

    • May 2002 - Dec 2003

    Core Responsibilities:Preparation of management reports and financial statementsPreparation and monitoring of budgetsDebtors and creditors control and managementHR Administration and Payroll administrationSecretary to the board of directorsSupervision of staff

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  Scientific & Industrial Research & DevelopmentCenter

  • Senior Accountant

    • Jan 2001 - Apr 2002

    Core responsibilities:Administration and financial management of various Donor Funded ProjectsPreparation of management accounts for the CentreAnnual audit preparation for the CentreMonitoring the Centre's budgetSecretary to the Centre's board of directorsOverall supervision of the finance departmentCash-flow managementPayroll supervision and Human Resources functionsPreparation and maintenance of Asset RegisterInvestments management

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  Scientific & Industrial Research And Development Center

  • Projects Accountant

    • Nov 1998 - Dec 2000

    Core responsibilities:Preparation of Project Financial and Progress reports - monthly and annuallyPreparation and monitoring of budgetsProjects debtors/creditors administrationProjects cash books/bank reconciliationsAttending to Project queries / requests and communication with donorsProject Audits - internal and externalGeneral administration and monitoring of Donor funds (DFID, NORAD, DANIDA etc

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  Air Zimbabwe Corporation

  • Assistant Accountant

    • Jan 1994 - Oct 1998

    Core responsibilities:Management Cargo Accounting section including supervision of staffPreparation of Monthly and Annual Financial ReportsPreparation of Monthly and Quarterly reconciliationsCredit Control of Interline Debtors, Agents and Government paymentsProduction of Management reports and various Cargo statistical reportsPreparation of Charter Flight Accounts and Financial Reports

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  Irvin & Johnson

  • Credit Controller

    • Jan 1992 - Dec 1993

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  Phoenix Prudential

  • Accounts Clerk

    • Jan 1989 - Dec 1992

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