Finance Expert and Project Manager
Municipal Development and lending Fund
Total years of experience :30 years, 8 Months
• Initiated, planned, and supervised the execution of capacity-building packages' projects for the Municipal Development Program (MDP), significantly enhancing municipal capacities and governance.
• Led the municipalities' conversion process from cash to accrual basis, and Incorporated the IPSAS into the Financial Policies and Procedures Manual (FPPM)
• Directed the successful implementation of the Financial Technology Component of MDP's programs, including managing the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) rollout to streamline financial operations and reporting.
• Supervised the development and implementation of comprehensive creditworthiness assessments for municipalities, identifying actionable strategies to strengthen their financial health, management practices,
and capacity to secure external financing, including loans, by establishing a robust framework for financial sustainability and accountability.
• Significantly implemented own-source revenue (OSR) projects to efectively address and manage challenges related to local revenue shortfalls and poor collections.
• Led financial and management assessments as well as audit processes, and proposed capacity-building interventions for 50 partner NGOs contributing to the successful implementation of a $30-million project across the Gaza Strip & West Bank.
• Supervised day-to-day office operations including HR functions and ensured grants compliance with USAID regulations.
• Served as a Senior Level Executive, demonstrating extensive hands-on experience in management and business leadership. Collaborated closely with the Board of Directors, banks, and subcontractor companies, achieving a proven track record of significantly growing business operations. Excelled in corporate finance, cash forecasts, managerial accounting, and compliance with internal controls.
• Successfully led the implementation of a specialized computerized system for the construction industry, enabling precise resource allocation to projects based on predetermined charge bases. Key Achievements:
• Implemented efective methods for controlling indirect costs by adopting an internal hire system.
• Designed process identification of the company's works to create the required tendering documents by considering the enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and led the implementation of tailor-made software.