Wisam Quteishat

Wisam Efficiently processed and concluded comprehensive procurement activities (procure to pay) for a portfolio of 20+ ongoing projects funded by diverse donors with a monthly expenditure exceeding 300K USD. The donors, included; USAID, UNHCR, UNICEF, BPRM, DRC, Dutch Embassy in Jordan, ILO, JEDCO, RDPP, OCHA, IKEA in addition to JRF’s internal departments, including; communications, IT, HR & Admin, Property Management, Jordan River Designs (JRF) and a production kitchen.

Responsible for procurement operations of the company.
- Bid award management.
- Managing the procurement operations for the contract with UNRWA (client).
- Budgeting, budget forecast and invoicing.
- Sourcing raw material.
- Contracting vendors and suppliers through PO's, Frameworks, service agreements, etc, ...
- Conducting constant market researches to ensure optimal procurement standards.
- Adhering to general policy.
- Contract management.

•ensuring timely provision of goods and services for the Unit
•Managing the procurement process, evaluating costs effectiveness and providing support in negotiating agreements and based on the entity’s guidelines.
•Provide assistance to ensure proper adherence to the entity’s procurement policies and procedures.
•Purchases are based on three quotations and competitive bidding. Proper segregation of purchasing responsibilities in place.
•Provides support and advice on and assistance in procurement of new supplies, equipment for the projects, provision information on best options in local and international markets,
•Review of quotations and bids.
•Researching for new suppliers
•Following market trends
•Liaising with suppliers
•Projecting stock levels
•Negotiating prices with suppliers
•Reviewing tenders
•Following up with suppliers concerning delivery times
•Preparing reports
•Reporting to Senior Managers and Executives

•Supports in the achievement of procurement results by facilitating day-to-day operational aspects in terms of acquisitions, assets management and office administrative matters of the Maintains contact with vendors regarding orders, new products, market conditions, and trends; coordinates
•Receives, inspects, and distributes merchandise to appropriate individuals; files damage claims with freight companies or vendors.
•Prepares periodic reports related to purchasing, inventory control, and shipping and receiving within the local operation.
•Conducts on-site inventory, prepares inventory listings to include the location and status of all equipment.
•Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of supplies and equipment; conducts cost/quality comparisons.
•Obtains and updates information on open market and contract purchase prices.
•Any other procurement related duties as requested by the supervisor/ projects and Senior Management.

- Locating new vendors.
- Obtain several offers.
- Initiate Purchase Orders.
-Comply with donor requirements.
- Track contracts.
- Tender process.

As an acoountant in the IRD and under the outreach services for Iraqi Refugees in Jordan (OSIR), i had the following duteis and roles:

•Tracking the transaction related to OSIR project (preparing CDs, CAs and posting in to general ledger). And other USAID, PBRM projects as needed.
•Tracking of grant budgets and every-day project expenses for Jordan Projects.
•Tracking, prepare and distribute Trainers and Volunteers Stipends across the UNHCR Projects.
In Zarka, Irbid, Jabel Al-naser, Ramtha, Maan and other locations as required.
•Distribute transportation and Communication reimbursements for the volunteers and any other requirements by the projects.
•Reconcile cash transactions with the cashbook and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
•Prepare Payment vouchers for each expense.
•Working on monthly bank reconciliations.
•Ensure that all financial transactions for the projects meet all accounting and audit guidelines and procedures.
•Allocate account codes to each transaction in accordance to the chart of Accounts.
•Maintain and update files for payment documents.
•Daily basis entering into Costpoint system for IRD INC2 vouchers ( using GL, AP, AR models)
•Upload files and reports in the ftp and General Finance Share file; processes, photocopies, scanning, and files all finance documents as required for record keeping.
•Responsible for any bank related follow-up.

As a credit Officer for the small and medium enterprises in the bank, i had the following duties and role:
•Assess potential clients eligibility to access credit
•Analyze clients business and advice management
•Monitor Loans disbursed and ensure repayment of loan
•Undertake periodic promotional activities
•Provide advice to prospective and existing clients on their businesses

•Marketing of different banking services.
•Satisfying the needs of present and new customers through maintaining their accounts and balances.
•Executing SWIFT transfers around the world.
•Analyzing the financial position of individual customers and corporations and highlighting their creditworthiness.
• Initiating loan granting procedures.

As i have worked in this position i have Gained knowledge about exchange rates, quotes, their drivers, and the macroeconomic factors that determine rates and became familiar with the western union money transfer system.
i also Executed swift transfers interchangeably with correspondent banks globally and wasTrained to act against money laundry and point out attempts.