Head of Finance Section
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Total years of experience :32 years, 5 Months
Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversee general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash management. Administer all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications. Develop highly skilled accounting and financial management teams to achieve established objectives. Interact with the Country Management Team and Representative concerning financial forecasts and reports. Carried out internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy
Strategically restructured financial reporting processes in accordance with organizational changes and structure
Served as key leader in effectively managing funds and preparation of annual budget.
Act as focal person in building partnerships with NGOs and government partners on the implementation of activities in Sudan.
Focal person in emergency meetings and conducting field visits and spot checks.
Act as paying officer and monitoring of bank accounts
Well trained in the Regional Office (Amman) in running finance modules in SAP and processing of financial transactions.
Participate as part of the team in the implementation of IPSAS and provide technical expertise, advice and assistance to working groups in Khartoum and field offices.
Respond verbally and in writting to queries from both internal and external auditors in regards to IPSAS & SAP.
Have wide technical experience in General ledger, accounts payable, Asset management & Accounts receivable. Have solid level of understanding of general accounting, accrual accounting and ERP system.
Prepared financial reports, assisted the operations officer in developing budgets in accordance with business plan. Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for senior management..
Assisted the operations officer in handling HR and administration units by performing several critical tasks at the same time.
Closed and prepared monthly financial statements and audit reports. Performed monthly account reconciliations and monitored general ledger transactions. Worked in collaboration with financial controller to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information in support of overall business objectives.
Key Achievements:
Prepared yearly budget for 1995, 1996 & 1997 .
Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve corporate objectives.
Having only one paper to complete the mini-MBA (Post graduate studies) in general Business Administration with Robert Kennedy Colleage in Switzerland. Have completed three subjects sucessfully and only one paper remaining which will be finalized by Dec.2012.