Experience

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  World Vision South Sudan

  • Juba, South Sudan

  • National Office Finance Manager

    • Nov 2021 - Present
    • Juba, South Sudan

    I'm playing an advisory role to the Finance Director and rest of management team in matters relating to financial risk management, strong internal controls and their impact on operations in World Vision South Sudan. The position is focused on leading the preparation of timely and accurate monthly FO financial reports in accordance with WVI guidelines and policies, ensuring a healthy balance sheet at all times, maintain sound liquidity levels and treasury management. To coordinate the provision of accurate financial data/information and analysis to senior leadership for timely and effective decision making.Provide leadership to the NO accounting team, ensuring their capacity strengthening through coaching and mentoring and on the job training.

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  World Vision

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

  • Grants Finance Manager

    • Aug 2019 - Present

    Provide support and advice on grant accounting & management issues, in particular, the FD in program and operational areas where there are grants and non-sponsorship funding, in order to maintain the highest standards of grant accounting. • Ensure that grant financial tracking/monitoring systems are established and maintained to comply with donor requirements and WVI policies• Ensure that grant compliance with all donor requirements are met before and during implementation• Continuously seek accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness in all areas of grant accounting• Regularly evaluate the internal control systems that support grant accounting needs, including necessary and appropriate adjustments to SunSystems coding, database integration, etc.• Provide grant guidelines on budgeting, reporting, project cost allocations (CAL), Labor Distribution Report (LDR) processing, reconciliation, etc. in order to establish high grant accounting standards• Provide technical problem solving on grants• Support Sector Managers in the development of budgets for grant submissions in line with donor expectations as well as appropriate closure processes• Give recommendations or advice on the internal budgets for grant/non-sponsorship funding to ensure consistency in coding• Provide budget information to all field/program offices pertaining to CAL projection and LDR estimation for preliminary and mid-year budgets• Review the design for all grant/non-sponsorship financial reports in SunSystems/PMQA Power BI to achieve accuracy and efficiency of grant reporting• Review all grant/non-sponsorship consolidated financial reports using the financial checklist and ensure timely posting to the FFR database.• Provide the summary report of project expenses for grant/non-sponsorship projects to Sector/Project Managers as well as FD to monitor the spending against the budget

  • Risk Management and Compliance Advisor

    • Jan 2017 - Aug 2019

    Coordinate overall risk management process for the organization to achieve strategic objectives.Support management in risks/ threats identification & assessment to set mitigation plans (avoid, reduce or transfer risks).Advise the organization on any potential risks to the profitability or existence of the core business.Assist in internal controls reinforcement, contracts management & Risk based audit complianceEnsure that appropriate corporate records are maintained such as Minutes for SLT/Council meetings.Coordinate risk assessment ,planning, implementation which involves analyzing risks as well as identifying, describing & estimating the risks affecting the organization core business Lead the process to establish & quantify the organization’s 'risk appetite', i.e. the level of risk the organization is prepared to accept.Coordinate risk evaluation process which involves comparing estimated risks with criteria established by the organization such as costs, legal requirements and environmental factors, and evaluating the organization’s previous handling of risks; Update regularly the organization risk register and communicate office ten top risks summaryPrepare Risk reporting : Communicate in an appropriate way for different audiences so they understand the most significant risks, to business units heads to ensure they are aware of risks relevant to their parts of the business and to individuals to understand their accountability for individual risks Provide risk based education, training to staff and support to build risk awareness within the organization.Support Audit and risk committee to actively ensure strong internal controls and implementation of audit recommendations Support in reviews of contracts, policy and compliance to standards, including liaison with internal and external auditors;Support in Administration management of ND office and Develop short and long term planning and budgeting for ND office including Risk Management Unit.

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  World Vision International

  • N'Djamena

  • Finance and Support Services Director

    • Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
    • N'Djamena

    PURPOSE OF POSITION:Provide overall leadership, oversight and management support for all aspects of financial management in the National Office. This position is seen as a strategic partner, member of the Senior Leadership Team of the NO, with a focus on ensuring accountability, stewardship, coordinating planning and budgeting processes, providing accurate financial data, analysis and advices, as well as developing financial strategy that best serves the NO strategic and program objectives. Responsible for the finance staff capacity strengthening, the development and implementation of good internal controls, risk management, and utilization and safe guarding of assets according to WV approved policies and procedures.Provide leadership to the Supply Chain team ensuring that the procurement of organizational resources is executed effectively, efficiently and economically.Provide overall leadership to the ICT team and ensure that the office has reliable, sufficient connectivity and the organizations information systems and resources are adequately protected.Provide overall leadership to the Administration function ensuring that the national office is effectively supported and staff have a clean, secure and hospitable place to work.A. Leadership, Capacity Development and Strategic PartneringB. Stewardship. Ensure adequate cost efficiency and effectiveness measures are in place and are being followed through:C. Financial Planning and BudgetingD. Fiscal accounting, compliance, monitoring and reportingE. Financial Risk Management and ControlsF. Perform other duties as required.G. Supply Chain ManagementH. Improve IT infrastructure and provide quality serviceI. IT Security and IntegrityJ. Ensure that WV staff and assets are secured, safe and well maintained; oversee logistics coordinationK. Ensure that WV provides quality hospitality services to staff and visitorsL. Transportation/Logistics. Responsible for vehicle procurement, management and maintenance.

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  World Vision DRC

  • Finance Manager

    • Mar 2010 - Nov 2015

    Purpose of the position:To help direct WV DRC Finance Department in achieving all departments’ objectives by providing the management, guidance and recommendations concerning compliance with World Vision International Finance Manual and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. To coordinate with WV Global Centre and Support Offices concerning financial issues; and to direct, manage, and supervise finance key staff.Major Responsibilities: 1. Perform accounting and financial duties, including monthly consolidation of accounts and review monthly Field Financial Report and make recommendations to management regarding strategies for improving the company’s financial strength.2. On a monthly basis monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets and meet with Directors/managers on a regular basis to address critical financial issues.3. Providing support in Asset Acquisition, assist in fund raising exercise especially review of local fund raising initiative budgets. As well as reconciling local income to Sun system4. Ensure preparation of Settlement Advices (SAs) to different WV Support Offices and Field Offices worldwide. Ensures that SAs are relevant, complete, accurate and timely before submission to the Finance Director for approval.5. Review adequacy of chart of accounts and determine its usefulness to users. Revise/maintain chart of accounts in conjunction with other Finance staff.6. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring financial procedures or systems and controls on resources & operations countrywide in compliance with the Finance Manual, Grants Requirements & GAAP.7. Ensuring compliance with all accounting, statutory & regulatory requirements by assisting the Finance Director with external and internal audit processes8. Preparation of Multi Year Partnership Budgeting Actual System reconciliations and reconcile funding to ensure agreement with general ledger as well Balance sheet reviews.

  • Acting Finance & Support Services Director

    • Nov 2013 - Aug 2014

    PURPOSE OF POSITION:To provide overall leadership and management of the finance function, by promoting financial stewardship, accountability, reliability and accuracy of financial information to be used by senior management for decision making. To develop and implement financial policies, ensuring compliance at all levels, and to ensure effective resource acquisition, utilization and safe guarding of assets according to WV approved policies and procedures.Alignment of partnership budgets between National office, projects, grants, MyPBAS and support offices. With the Operations Director, advise management on strategic resource acquisition and allocation in line with Regional Working Group (RWG) recommendations approved by the RVP. Manage NO budget, cash flow and project funding, in collaboration with the Operations Director. Coordinate the budgeting process as per budget guidelines, and as part of annual business planning. Contribute on the preparation of the annual operating plan as per guidelines. Design systems, policies and procedures that provide appropriate levels of security and control of WV assets, resources and operations.Timely submission, accurate and complete relevant reporting. Definition and implementation of efficient and effective internal control systems.Adhering to partnership policies and guidelines as stipulated in the International Financial Manual and other policies. Complying with year-end closing process including of year-end reports, appendices and carry forward guidelines. Inputting project financial reports in Notes (Field Financial Reporting) FFR database. Reconciling MyPBAS to FFR monthly with action plans for addressing outstanding items.Ensure NO Finance staff visit ADPs & other project sites at least on a quarterly basis in order to monitor on accountability issues, follow up on implementation of audit findings and provide support.Ensure adequate cost efficiency and effectiveness measures are in place and are being followed

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  World Vision DRC

  • Financial Analyst and Settlement Advice Coordianator

    • Oct 2009 - Feb 2010

    Purpose of the position:To assist Finance department achieve its objectives in maintaining sound financial management at the various World Vision projects. To ensure that the finances at the projects are in compliance with the WVI Financial manual and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). To provide effective strategic support and efficient support to Finance Manager in all projects and ensuring that all requirements of the donor are adhered to. Ensure that all the transactions of the National Office and PMO (Program Management Office) West, (record of vouchers thru interfaces) are received by completing the form of tracking the "VI" is analysis and is considered, before being imported in Sun SystemsMake sure that the transactions are reviewed and processed in Sun Systems by using the import function of Vision ExcelEnsure that the feedback is sent to the PMO West and National Office after treating transactions and appropriate actions taken in time Receive the GL (General Ledger) of the International Bureau, made the necessary reconciliation and pass entries and post. Ensure that the reconciliation of the GL is part of the package of the Monthly financial reportCreate the Pre approvals in the system after authorization from your supervisor and manage the system of SA (Settlement Advices) accordingly.Take the appropriate action to address the findings of the audit and recommendationsProceed to the exact allocation of indirect costs SDPC (Share Direct Project Costs) and OOC (Office Operating Costs) on a monthly basis for the National Office and the PMO WestEnsure that the analysis of the cash (IA 207) is running on a monthly basis, it must tally with the balance sheet and make from the packet of the Monthly financial report

  • Finance Coodinator

    • Apr 2009 - Oct 2009

    Purpose of the position:To review documentation by ensuring conformity with World Vision International reporting requirements and stringent compliance standards established by each donor and Support OfficePrepare and / or review regular entries to the journal. Ensure proper coding on all vouchers prepared by staff for valid account, cost centre, donor combinations and advise necessary adjustments to originator. Enter data into Sun Systems.Research expenditure variations and prepare correcting journals as required.Perform CAM Allocation. Take ownership of all month-end tasks; such as back-ups, ledger revaluations, etcPrepare and ensure that an accurate and timely consolidated FFR is prepared on a monthly basis. Ensure all reporting formalities are dealt with on monthly / quarterly (as necessary) basis.Assist in preparation of NO budgets, budget consolidation, and consistent review of budget vs actual performance. Assist NO Finance Manager on the SA database systemPreparation of bank reconciliation and other balance sheet reconciliation on monthly basis and ensure timely clearance of outstanding issuesReview NO payment vouchers. Review various invoice analysis prepared by all Departments to ensure accuracy, allocations and completeness eg telephone analysis, rental, etcAnalyses and advise Project Accountant on project’s expenditure variances.Complying with year-end processes including year-end reports and appendices

  • Senior Accountant - Overhead Costs

    • Dec 2007 - Mar 2009

    Purpose of the position:To ensure that the overhead costs at National Office are well managed and in compliance with the WVI Financial manual and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Reconciliation of the general ledger of inter country including the general ledger of all the expatriate staff / international in WVDRC in accordance with the WV financial policy and procedures.

  • Accountant

    • Oct 2006 - Nov 2007

    To ensure that the reconciliation is completes for the accounts of balance sheets Ensure that all accounting entries non-monetary are prepared and entered in the Software SUNSYSTEMS.Encoded all the vouchers related the USD and CDF prepared Review all the voucher of expenditure in CDF and USD in the Management Software Prepare and submit the report "pre account BIC and the IRL to the DGI " Prepare the monthly report of management Prepare the Field Financial Report (FFR)

  • Project Accountant

    • Nov 2004 - Oct 2006

    To ensure that the reconciliation is performed for the accounts of balance sheets Ensure that all accounting records of regularization are prepared and introduced in the SUNSYSTEM Computerize all vouchers USD prepared Review all the vouchers expenditure in USD and local currency in the SUNSYSTEM Prepare & submit the report of "Pre account BIC and the IRL to the DGI" Prepare the monthly management report Participate in the production of the Field Financial Report (FFR)

  • Accountant - Bookkeeper

    • Oct 2002 - Nov 2004

    Check the liquid and the available cash in the bank Proceed to bank reconciliation of bank accountsFollow-up of all advances Prepare the journal entries voucher Produce the monthly report of Management (MMR: Monthly Management Report)

  • Kabondo Project Accountant

    • Feb 2001 - Oct 2002

    Manage the accounting of the project Produce the monthly report of the project (PFR : Project Financial Report) Budget monitoring of the Project Prepare the annual budget Supervise the Cashier, the drivers, the guards and the cleaners

  • Malemba Project Accountant

    • Nov 1999 - Feb 2001

    Manage the accounting of the projectProduce the monthly report of the project (PFR) Monitor the budget of the Project Prepare the annual budgetSupervise the Cashier, the drivers, the guards and the cleaners

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  Tayari Secondary School

  • Lubumbashi

  • Teacher

    • Sep 1999 - Nov 1999
    • Lubumbashi

    Teacher in charge of following courses : Economics CourseMathematics courseEconomic Geography course