Responsible for the administrative and fiscal management of the country office’ project assuring efficient use of IMC and donor’s funds/resources and program cost effectiveness.Responsibilities include: Administrative and financial management to ensure compliance with IMC and donor regulations and procedures; establishing finance and supporting function policies, systems and procedures, and directing or performing their development, documentation, and implementation.To prepare and assist in the revision of grant proposals and budgets and ensuring they are in compliance with donor and IMC policy. To provide monthly program expenditure reports of all active donor grants.Maintaining controller-ship functions and all general accounting functions: All transactions related to cash, receivables, fixed assets, trade payables, tax payments and accrued or prepaid expenses: and reports for HQ Finance Department.Ensure all procurement transactions are completed in accordance with IMC’s standard Procurement Procedures and specific donor requirements.Managing all HR/Administration systems and ensuring all procedures are in line with local labor law, assisting in the organizations registration in country and dealing with relevant local government.

Based in Bangkok, I was hired to assess the structure of BC Holding Thailand Ltd and its two subsidiary companies. Reporting to the Board of Directors, in charge of Financial performance, Compliance and Control, Business Risk, Policies and Procedures, Staff Re-structuring. Key contributions to the role included: Efficiently managing the financial operations, carrying out in-depth assessments of existing practices and procedures and implementing change as needed to drive improvements and efficiency. Overseeing financial records, cash flow, financial planning and budgeting. Successfully managing a team of 8, achieving an empowered, well trained and dedicated team through defining job roles, recruiting new talent and training and coaching as needed. This has ensured a robust and capable team remains in place to support the organization on a long-term basis.Minimizing risk to the organization through carrying out comprehensive Risk and Compliance reviews, making recommendations on findings and making sure finances were managed in line with procedures and legislative requirements. Playing a key role in shaping the ongoing efficiency of the organization, preparing in-depth reports for management enabling the financial position to be ascertained accurately in relation to income, expenses, cash flows, strategic plans, budgets, and financial forecast.

Managing the offices for Serbia and Montenegro incorporating finances, HR, business processes and facilities, with additional involvement in regional projects. Key contributions included: An active member of the Leadership team, worked with business units in planning and delivery of strategic objectives. Rigorous Financial Management including overseeing, analysing and reporting on financial performance, identifying any anomalies, cash flow, cost savings, budgets and day-to-day finance and administration accountability for Head and Sub Office. Making sure all processes, procedures were present to safeguard the organisation and ensure compliance.Ensuring efficient and cost effective procurement of equipment and resources. Minimising risk by supervising the risk management portfolio alongside regular audit checks.In tandem with the Leadership team implemented a new organizational structure across the organisation including direct involvement with and exposure to HR practices.Led the project to refurbish the estates, incorporating overseeing the tender process,implementation of H&S, controlling the budgets and overall coordination of construction works. Achieved specification and budget objectives. Leading the efficient transformation of financial data from Sun Accounts to SAP systems and supporting neighbouring countries.Vigilantly managing coordinating with Region on Tax and Status Analysis, assisting in the drafting of business cases for Status change. For a 2-year period managed the examination services with direct accountability for driving revenue growth and profit in this area. Effectively leading and creating a strong team through ongoing feedback, performance reviews and motivation. Gained experience of coaching employees at all levels through delivering training across the organisation in financial and administration related areas.

This role was similar to the position of Director Business Processes.

Reporting to the Office Manager in the Finance Division, responsibilities increased over time to include:Managing the day-to-day operations of the office including accounting, administration and facilities. Responding to incoming official correspondence received including from the Bank and Embassy. Managing multiple currencies with accuracy and clarity. Overseeing account books and ledgers. Month end accounting. Preparing fixed assets forms and managing inventory. Liaison with the ministry in relation to clearance of imported and exported goods. Assisting in managing the office and expat accommodation, ensuring availability and maintenance standards were achieved. Supporting the Office Manager in maintaining up-to-day and accurate personnel records.

Reporting to the Principal and college owner, I taught Pitman Shorthand, Typing and the English Language to groups of students. Following the curriculum was important to ensure high grades were achieved. I developed a strong foundation in communicating to groups of adults in this role, which has formed the basis of my subsequent ability to training others well.