Experience

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  The Islamic University of Gaza

  • Palestinian Territory

  • Lecturer

    • 2009 - 2013
    • Palestinian Territory
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  UNRWA

  • UNRWA HQ

  • Comptroller

    • Dec 2001 - Nov 2009
    • UNRWA HQ

    Duties and Responsibilities:•Acts as principal professional adviser on the financial affairs of the Agency and participates in the development of organizational directives and related policies. •Directs and controls the financial management of the Agency, including: (i) development and implemen...

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  Chief, Budget Division

  • Palestinian Territory

  • UNRWA

    • Mar 1999 - Nov 2001
    • Palestinian Territory

    Duties and Responsibilities:• Supervises and participates in the preparation of the Agency’s biennial programme budget including the review of budget estimates for staff and other resources prepared by Agency departments and offices. •Takes part in presenting the Agency’s budget to the ACABQ and...

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  UNRWA

  • Chief, Accounts Division

    • Sep 1998 - Feb 1999

    Duties and Responsibilities:•Oversees and directs the operations of the Accounts Division. •Supervises the examination of, and certifies for payment, claims by HQ local and international staff. •Maintains accounting records for Agency HQ and examines and supervises Field Office accounting records. •Prepares consolidated Agency and Staff Provident Fund accounts, and accounts for other special funds, as necessary, and supervises the preparation of international and HQ area staff payrolls. •Supervises and is responsible for period-end and year-end account closure and publication of the financial statements. •Advises the Comptroller on accounting policy matters, accounting systems and controls. •Reviews and supervises revisions to the Finance Manual and Finance Technical Instructions. •Serves as the Chairman of the Headquarters Property Survey Board

  • Deputy Chief, Budget Division

    • Oct 1995 - Aug 1998

    Duties and Responsibilities:•Assists Chief, Budget Division in the preparation of the Agency’s biennial programme budget, and sets out instructions under which Fields and Departments are expected to operate in future accounting periods.• Responsible for all project budgets and preparation of budget data for submission to donors, and the control of releases of funds.•Supervises the work of the Budget Standards Branch and establishes the work programme for the branch; coordinates budget standards with functional departments.•Reviews periodic reports on a continuing basis for deviations between budget and expenditure and recommends required corrective action.•Assists Chief, Budget Division in the development of budgetary systems and procedures and drafts budget technical instructions.•Prepares financial implications estimates for proposed programmes.

  • Deputy Chief, Accounts Division

    • Dec 1994 - Sep 1995

    Duties and Responsibilities:•Initiates, reviews and coordinates amendments to UNRWA’s Finance Manual and Finance Technical Instructions used throughout the Agency.•Analyses problems with accounts and proposes solutions, including revisions of expenditure control procedures.•Researches and drafts replies to internal and external audit queries and matters arising from audit reports.•Approves Cash Payment Vouchers for payment and assists in the examination and authorization of claims for and against the Agency.• Assists Chief, Accounts Division with a variety of special assignments requiring extensive research and data analysis.

  • Budget Officer

    • Oct 1991 - Nov 1994

    Duties and Responsibilities:•Reviews budget estimates and subsequent adjustments to ensure conformity with Agency instruction and polices; and assists and guides Field staff in the preparation of their budget submissions.• Examines and adjusts as necessary funds required to be carried forward from one biennium to the next.•Conducts Agency-wide analytical studies on the Agency programmes and the cost of possible variations in the programmes.•Establishes, controls and adjusts the Agency’s staff cost budget including financial control over the manning table and related post actions.•Conducts monthly forecasts of the Agency’s projected staff expenditure, forecasts the financial effects of local staff remuneration studies, and undertakes a series of detailed studies as required to assist and enable senior management take appropriate decisions.

  • Deputy Field Finance Officer

    • Jul 1988 - Oct 1991

    Duties and Responsibilities:•Assists and advises the Field Finance Officer on all matters related to the Finance Department in the Field Office including the maintenance of the financial accounts, the receipt, safeguarding and disbursement of Agency Moines, budgetary control of expenditure and inventory procurement.•Approves Journal, Payment and Cash Receipt Vouchers ensuring that the supporting evidence justifies raising the transaction and that the computations are correct.• Checks all financial statements and periodic reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with standing policy and procedures.•Advises the Finance staff on the technicalities of their duties and maintains relations with other Divisions on matters related to the Finance Department.

  • Claims Examination Officer

    • Aug 1984 - Jun 1988

    Duties and Responsibilities:•Certifies accuracy, correctness and recommends approval of payments arising from the Agency’s various activities.•Controls the payrolls and related activities including processing Provident Fund transactions.•Responsible for accurate and proper recording and liquidation of liabilities at the time of accounts closures.•Controls accounts receivable and initiates action on their collection payment and clearance.

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  Kuwait Oil Company

  • Kuwait

  • Training Officer

    • Mar 1977 - Jul 1984
    • Kuwait

    Duties and Responsibilities:•Preparation of development training programmes for the Company staff in the areas of Finance, Procurement and Information Systems.•Identification of staff training needs in the above areas and design of suitable training courses (in-house and external) to meet identif...

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  UNRWA

  • Palestinian Territory

  • Technical Instructor (Business & Office Practice)

    • Jan 1970 - Mar 1977
    • Palestinian Territory

    Provision of technical instruction in the Business and Office Practice course for the subjects of Accounting, Business Mathematics, Statistics and Commerce.