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New Delhi, Delhi, India, India
About Ashis Kumar
Currently working as the Director Operations at the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), an International Organization (IO), a partnership of National Governments, UN agencies and Programmes, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and financing mechanisms, the private sector, and knowledge institutions that aim to promote the resilience of new and existing infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks in support of sustainable development. CDRI currently has a membership of 39 countries and 7 multilateral organizations and institutions.I have over 20 years of experience of leading Finance and Operations functions in complex international organizations, with a CPA Australia, CIMA qualification and CFE certification.As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, I provide strategic leadership and insights to key organizational decision-making. My key strengths include; people management, operational effectiveness, delivering organizational & financial strategy, managing budgets/forecasts and reports to drive business growth, improving cost-efficiency, enhancing internal controls, promoting high level stewardship, business partnering with all stakeholders, coach & mentor team, rapidly-building consensus between disparate parties, on-board third-party partnerships, planning and executing several concurrent global projects, implementing innovative and simplified processes & best practices to establish fully integrated, high performing organization.I leverage my diverse subject expertise across Finance & Accounting, Grants, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management & Procurement, Information Technology, Corporate & Data Security, Administration & Logistics, Anti-corruption & Fraud, Legal, Compliances and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to build high-performance, fully integrated organizations. I also implement innovative cross-border best practices across different IOs, develop efficient processes and systems, and manage multiple concurrent projects and programs.CDRI has launched Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS), a dedicated initiative that aims to support Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in achieving sustainable development through a systematic approach to resilient, sustainable, and inclusive infrastructure through Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund (IRAF), a US$50 Million Trust Fund managed by the United Nation Multi Donor Trust Fund (UN MPTF). I have a strong track record of managing bilateral and multilateral grants from various donors.
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Ashis Kumar Work Experience Details
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Director - OperationsCoalition For Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Mar 2023 - PresentNew Delhi, Delhi, IndiaThe Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is an International Organization, a partnership of National Governments, UN agencies and Programmes, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and financing mechanisms, the private sector, and knowledge institutions that aim to promote the resilience of new and existing infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks in support of sustainable development. CDRI currently has a membership of 40 countries and 7 multilateral organizations… Show more The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is an International Organization, a partnership of National Governments, UN agencies and Programmes, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and financing mechanisms, the private sector, and knowledge institutions that aim to promote the resilience of new and existing infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks in support of sustainable development. CDRI currently has a membership of 40 countries and 7 multilateral organizations and institutions.As Director Operations, I am leading the Operations of CDRI includes strategic functions of Finance & Accounting, Human Resource Management, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Administration & Logistics, Corporate & Data Security, Information Technology, Legal & Compliance, Anti-corruption & Fraud, Enterprise Risk Management, Governance and CDRI Secretariat Operations.CDRI has launched Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS), a dedicated initiative that aims to support Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in achieving sustainable development through a systematic approach to resilient, sustainable, and inclusive infrastructure through Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund (IRAF), a US$50 Million Trust Fund managed by the United Nation Multi Donor Trust Fund (UN MPTF). Show less
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Financial AdvisorWorld Vision Viet Nam Dec 2022 - Feb 2023Hanoi, Hanoi, VietnamProviding Financial Advise to the National Director in the area of Accounting & Financial Management, Financial Planning and Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Audit & compliance, taxation and financial risk management. -
Finance & Support Services DirectorWorld Vision Apr 2018 - Feb 2023Vientiane, LaosWorld Vision - a humanitarian organization - promoted me to Finance and Operations Subject Matter Expert on the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for recruiting, developing and leading teams of up to 30 staff, with a focus on strategizing, directing and continually improving the Lao office’s Finance, Grants, Supply Chain Management, Admin & Logistics, Information Technology, Corporate Security and Enterprise Risk Management functions. I define and monitor annual budgets, control cash flow and… Show more World Vision - a humanitarian organization - promoted me to Finance and Operations Subject Matter Expert on the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for recruiting, developing and leading teams of up to 30 staff, with a focus on strategizing, directing and continually improving the Lao office’s Finance, Grants, Supply Chain Management, Admin & Logistics, Information Technology, Corporate Security and Enterprise Risk Management functions. I define and monitor annual budgets, control cash flow and project funding, and produce financial and management accounting reports. I also execute change management across processes, policies and systems, ensure statutory/regulatory compliance, promote anti-corruption/fraud prevention best practices and manage third-party relationships.◼️Lead financial management, donor reporting and compliance for 4 major government grants. ◼️Develop annual supply chain business plan, source goods/services, deliver increased in contract spending, negotiate contracts to improve value for money and oversee customer service delivery.◼️Selected as Interim Country Program Director on 2 separate occasions (for 8 months), responsible for the organization-critical management of the Laos country office, COVID response and field operations.◼️Transformed Enterprise Risk Management with increased proactivity and stronger performance through the introduction of a Risk Management Committee, terms of reference, risk register, risk mitigation and treatment plan, and the implementation of, and migration to Riskonnect software.◼️Costed the environment to identify improve administration cost ratio and processes, leading to the establishment of centralized procurement and a shared service center that reduced the ratio by 50%+.◼️Established and chair a new Finance Working Group within the INGO Network with members from over 70 INGOs. Show less -
National Director - InterimWorld Vision Oct 2022 - Jan 2023Vientiane, LaosLed World Vision International Laos overall country operations that includes programmes, people, partnership and donor engagement, Government networking etc.
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Country Program Director (Oic)World Vision Mar 2020 - Jul 2020Vientiane, LaosLed the country program as Country Program Director - OIC of WVI Laos from Mar 20 till Jul 20 managing overall country operations including, COVID response working closely with all internal and external stakeholders including different ministry in Government.
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Country Program Director - InterimWorld Vision Aug 2019 - Oct 2019Vientiane, LaosLed the Country Program shouldering additional responsibility as Interim Country Program Director in WVI Laos during Aug 19 – Oct 19 managing overall country operations in Laos.
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Senior Manager - Strategic SourcingWorld Vision India Jul 2016 - Mar 2018Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaI was given special assignment by Senior Leadership in Supply Chain Management department to manage a team of highly skilled staff, responsible for leading, monitoring and regularly enhancing the environment in alignment with evolving business and industry requirements. I managed cross-functional internal/external stakeholders to ensure delivery alignment with organisational goals, exploited procurement system and SCM process standardisations, and presented senior-level progress, risk and… Show more I was given special assignment by Senior Leadership in Supply Chain Management department to manage a team of highly skilled staff, responsible for leading, monitoring and regularly enhancing the environment in alignment with evolving business and industry requirements. I managed cross-functional internal/external stakeholders to ensure delivery alignment with organisational goals, exploited procurement system and SCM process standardisations, and presented senior-level progress, risk and opportunity reports.◼️Spearheaded the implementation of ProVision (Coupa) to the India offices, ultimately creating a cost-effective, highly automated and compliant P2P system to manage 100% of procurement needs.◼️Produced and shared ProVision (Coupa) materials with the Global ProVision and SCM Teams for use across WV offices in the globe. ◼️Elected as a key member of the Global ProVision Team following the rollout success in India, later receiving high praise for facilitating a seamless international delivery across Asia an Africa with highly effective staff training. Show less -
Head - Strategic Support (Finance & Business Solutions - It)World Vision India Sep 2014 - Jul 2016National Office ChennaiI was promoted to define and execute an effective finance and business solution strategy and provide data-led insight to drive informed marketing investments to secure funds, from which the majority of business revenue was generated. I educated committees and board members with ratio analysis, contributed to resource development strategy roadmaps, defined financial/program plans and served on the Risk Management Committee. I also manage organizational Business Solution IT Team and Resource… Show more I was promoted to define and execute an effective finance and business solution strategy and provide data-led insight to drive informed marketing investments to secure funds, from which the majority of business revenue was generated. I educated committees and board members with ratio analysis, contributed to resource development strategy roadmaps, defined financial/program plans and served on the Risk Management Committee. I also manage organizational Business Solution IT Team and Resource Development IT functions.◼️Enhanced service delivery with working capital controls and strategies for investments, product and service costing, information management, project appraisals/management and risk management.◼️Initiated, led and completed the development of the organisations first in-house CRM system (iDMS). ◼️Facilitated the completion of several highly successful natural disaster fund-raising campaigns by continually improving the online portal to reliably manage requirements.◼️Established multiple payment gateways with NIL costs addition, to support seamless online fund raising and enhanced revenue for local, diaspora and foreign donors. Show less
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Manager - FinanceWorld Vision India Dec 2009 - Aug 2014Mumbai Program Monitoring Office For Maharashatra, Gujarat & Goa StateI was promoted to manage, monitor and serve as the key point of contact for all of the finances, technical support for data processing (Sun6 & Smart Asset Database/Budgeting) and risk associated with the implementation of a program budget in 3 provinces under the Mumbai Program Monitoring Office. I ensured policies/procedures were compliant, conducted all communications, managed external auditors, oversaw deliveries to achieve audit recommendations and coached and mentored Finance/SCM… Show more I was promoted to manage, monitor and serve as the key point of contact for all of the finances, technical support for data processing (Sun6 & Smart Asset Database/Budgeting) and risk associated with the implementation of a program budget in 3 provinces under the Mumbai Program Monitoring Office. I ensured policies/procedures were compliant, conducted all communications, managed external auditors, oversaw deliveries to achieve audit recommendations and coached and mentored Finance/SCM Coordinators.◼️Established activity-based budgeting process (micro budgeting) for projects budget across country to bring in accuracy, cost effectiveness and adequacy of the budget inline with project log frame. ◼️Appointed as Interim Supply Chain Manager (for a period of 2 years) to establish a Supply Chain Management function in India with a new change management process, alongside completing a spend analysis project that underpinned an effective strategic sourcing process throughout Asia.◼️Selected as Interim Grant Finance Manager of Global Fund grant to drive seamless internal/external audits and to lead the Project Finance Team and Core Program Team, involving 5 NGO partners as sub-recipients (CARE, ADRA, LEPRA Society, TB Alert & SHIS) and World Vision India as the prime recipient. Show less
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Manager - Supply Chain Management (Interim Role)World Vision India Jul 2011 - Sep 2013Mumbai- During this period, successfully implemented Supply Chain Management in World Vision India working with the Global Supply Chain team during Sep 2011 - Mar 2012. Provided training to Field Operations, Finance, Supply Chain staffs on Supply Chain Management and also worked with NO Senior Leadership team on the change management on this new change process. - Worked with Hackett Group on Spend Analysis Project as part of the shared services initiatives in World Vision. Lead this Spend… Show more - During this period, successfully implemented Supply Chain Management in World Vision India working with the Global Supply Chain team during Sep 2011 - Mar 2012. Provided training to Field Operations, Finance, Supply Chain staffs on Supply Chain Management and also worked with NO Senior Leadership team on the change management on this new change process. - Worked with Hackett Group on Spend Analysis Project as part of the shared services initiatives in World Vision. Lead this Spend Analysis Project (SAP) in World Vision India and attended the final validation workshop at Sri Lanka with Nepal & Bangladesh team represented by Regional Finance & Supply Chain leadership. Spend Analysis Project was the foundation on which the strategic sourcing process was taken place for different countries under Asia region. Show less
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Finance OfficerWorld Vision India Feb 2002 - Nov 2009Area Development Program, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh- As Finance Office in AP was to manage financial transactions including payments to suppliers and making data entry into Sun system. I also managed financial reporting to National Office, Zonal Office and Support Offices. Did periodic financial reconciliations, managed effective funds flow for programs, timely completion & submission of External Audit Report, compliance to Donor/Government/WVI standard of the Internal Audit and implementation of audit recommendations on time. - My role as… Show more - As Finance Office in AP was to manage financial transactions including payments to suppliers and making data entry into Sun system. I also managed financial reporting to National Office, Zonal Office and Support Offices. Did periodic financial reconciliations, managed effective funds flow for programs, timely completion & submission of External Audit Report, compliance to Donor/Government/WVI standard of the Internal Audit and implementation of audit recommendations on time. - My role as Finance Office was to monitor expenses against approved budget and provide financial analysis to program team for effective implementation of programs on time in accordance with approved budget, log frame and the program design, ensuring quality and integrity and to achieve project interventions and create a lasting change in the lives of children. During my role as Finance Officer, I provided trainings to new Finance staffs who joined World Vision India and mentored & coached of them on financial management, internal controls, financial processes & procedures of WVI. - Appointed as Program Manager (for a period of 2 years) to lead program team to achieve the desired objective of the program as to support the Most Vulnerable Children to bring in transformation. Built strong working relationship & network with various District & State Government departments for long term program partnership. During this period, Government of Chhattisgarh (State Government) recognized the work and awarded World Vision India as the Best NGO during a public ceremony organized by Government. Show less
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AccountantCasa India Jun 2000 - Jan 2002Bhabaneswar- I managed the books of accounts & administration of 2 major humaniterian emergencies response in India for the Odisha Super Cyclone Relief & Rehabilitation Project and Odisha Flood Relief Program that includes food and cash for work program. My role was to manage finance and administration of 4 district programs across Odisha that included financial reporting to Donors, meeting external & internal audit requirements. Compliance to all tax related matters and statutory requirements, Compliance… Show more - I managed the books of accounts & administration of 2 major humaniterian emergencies response in India for the Odisha Super Cyclone Relief & Rehabilitation Project and Odisha Flood Relief Program that includes food and cash for work program. My role was to manage finance and administration of 4 district programs across Odisha that included financial reporting to Donors, meeting external & internal audit requirements. Compliance to all tax related matters and statutory requirements, Compliance to Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) requirements which is Govt of India regulation for managing foreign funds in India.- I was also part of the relief team distributing emergency relief materials including cash disbursement for cash for work (CFW) programs to the affected people in Orissa Super Cyclone Relief & Rehabilitation Project and Orissa Flood Relief Project. I also provided trainings to Community Based Organisations on management of financial records and also on basic maintenance of books and accounts by CBOs.- I managed the day to day administration and fleet management, warehouse management, managing stock, handling transportation of relief materials to distribution sites etc.- The relief and response grant project was funded by DFID, DANIDA and SDC. Show less
Ashis Kumar Skills
Leadership
Leading Transformational Change
Financial Strategy
Collaborative Problem Solving
Stakeholder Engagement
Contract Management
Coupa
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Corporate Finance
People Management
Budgeting And Forecasting
E Procurement
Enterprise Risk Management
Managerial Finance
Sun System
Business Development
Supply Chain Management
Management Accounting
Business Analysis
Negotiation
Technology As Enabler
Finance
Strategic Planning
Collaboration And Networking
Grants Management
Quality Assurance
Fundraising
Strategy
Organizational Development
Community Development
International Development
Financial Accounting
Business Planning
Nonprofit Organizations
Program Management
Strategic Leadership
Interpersonal Communication
Corporate Security
Proposal Writing
Nonprofits
Internal Controls
Training
Policy
Article Writing
Program Development
Business Intelligence
Project Planning
Capacity Building
Corporate Governance
Business Process Improvement
Certified Fraud Examiner
Valuing Diversity
Business Strategy
Management
Spend Analysis
Activity Based Costing
Analytical Skills
Project Management
Budgets
Coaching And Mentoring
Financial Management
Corporate Social Responsibility
Riskonnect
Agile Leadership
Fraud Investigations
Grant Financial Management
Ashis Kumar Education Details
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Accounting Finance & Governance -
Chartered Global Management Accountant (Cgma) -
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Distinction With Accountancy Honors
Frequently Asked Questions about Ashis Kumar
What company does Ashis Kumar work for?
Ashis Kumar works for Coalition For Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
What is Ashis Kumar's role at the current company?
Ashis Kumar's current role is Director Operations at CDRI.
What schools did Ashis Kumar attend?
Ashis Kumar attended Cpa Australia, Cima, Association Of International Certified Professional Accountants, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Sambalpur University.
What are some of Ashis Kumar's interests?
Ashis Kumar has interest in Interest In Teaching And Music, Disaster And Humanitarian Relief.
What skills is Ashis Kumar known for?
Ashis Kumar has skills like Leadership, Leading Transformational Change, Financial Strategy, Collaborative Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Contract Management, Coupa, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Corporate Finance, People Management, Budgeting And Forecasting, E Procurement.
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