Jain Chacko

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Chief Financial Officer @ Qualient Group
Dubai, AE
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Kochi, Kerala, India, India
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About Jain Chacko

Jain Chacko has over a decade of operations and finance experience on large funded projects in complex operating environments. His expertise includes grants management, finance, budgeting, and reporting; administrative management, staff training, and performance monitoring; and operations and field office management, including contract compliance, procurement, and inventory and asset controls for $18 to $62-million funded projects. Worked in Afghanistan, Nigeria, South Sudan, Iraq, Kurdistan, Jordan and Kuwait. (Post-conflict countries) Categories / Sector: • Rule of Law• Education• Global Health• Community development• Life Support Services Technical Expertise : • Financial & Grants Management • USAID Rules and Regulations• Accounting and Audit functions • Project financial System Set-Up, Implementation, and Close-Out• Procurement, Vetting processes, Administration, Operations, Human Resources Management & policies • Capacity building and training on Finance and Administrative functions• Team leader, Internal control and remote management• Collaborates closely with technical, finance as well as the M&E team• Ability to work independently through fast and demanding working environments, a self-starter with minimal supervision. Accounting Exposure: Dynamics SL V 2011, Quick books, Peachtree, Simply Accounting Pro & Tally.English - Strong reading, writing, and speaking skills.Hindi - Speaking (Intermediate) Arabic - speaking (basic) jainchacko@yahoo.com chackojain ( Skype)+91 949 626 7465 ( Whatsapp)

Jain Chacko's Current Company Details
Qualient Group

Qualient Group

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Chief Financial Officer
Dubai, AE
Employees:
5
Jain Chacko Work Experience Details
  • Qualient Group
    Chief Financial Officer
    Qualient Group
    Dubai, Ae
  • International Trade And Development
    Financial Management Specialist
    International Trade And Development Jul 2014 - Present
    Asia, Africa And Middle East
    Engaged in various consultancies for USAID projects (Asia, Africa and Middle East) as finance backstop including remote assistance for semi-annual accounting reports, budget realignments, work plans, forecasting, reviewed spending performance by monthly and quarterly burn rates. Contributed to proposal development for. Deputy Chief of Party Operations, USAID/HEI Afghanistan, Feb 2021 Director of Finance, USAID/TIF Lebanon, March 2020 Director of Finance and Operations, USAID /EDGE South Asia, November 2019 Operations Manager, USAID OTI/Nigeria (LCBP), May 2018  Senior-Level Financial Management Advisor, USAID/S A (MSA) – P, Dec 2016 Finance and Operations Manager, USAID/Zimbabwe (ZAPIM), July 2015  Finance Manager - USAID/South Sudan (CEP), April 2015 Senior Finance Specialist - USAID/ NEI plus), August 2014  Operations Manager - SWIFT IV IQC Sub IQC B (Asia, Middle East, and Europe and Eurasia), September 2012
  • Tetra Tech Dpk / Ard
    Deputy Chief Of Party F&A - Usaid/Afghanistan Rule Of Law Stabilization Program (Rls - Formal)
    Tetra Tech Dpk / Ard Apr 2014 - Jun 2014
    Kabul, Afghanistan
    Deputy Chief of Party for RLS-F during its close-out period, supporting two pillars of $18 million U.S. Government Rule of Law Strategy and USAID assistance to governance in Afghanistan. o Project financial, administrative, compliance and grants, procurement, and subcontracts support to the execution of the project. o Direct supervision of the Contracts Grants and Procurement Director, Finance Director and Human Resources Manager, Logistics and Facilities Manager, operations department staff, procurement staff and provided mentoring of key personnel, including the managers of Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, IT, and Facilities. o Project close out, managed inventory, segregated disposition property list for counterparts and coordinated with component lead, USAID and implementing partners. Closeout checklist schedule department wise, weekly follow-up with HO. o Supervised/ Shipping HR files and staff exit package (severance and leave balance) and finance and procurement files and documents.
  • Creative Associates International, Inc.
    Director Of Finance & Grants - Usaid/Nigeria Northern Education Initative (Nei)
    Creative Associates International, Inc. Oct 2010 - May 2012
    Bauchi, Nigeria
    Director of Finance and Grants for $44 million project focused on strengthening state and local government capacity to deliver basic education services and provide access to education and health services for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in two northern Nigerian states: Sokoto and Bauchi. o Ensured internal control compliance, accounting, and financial reporting protocols for 19 local subcontractors and grantees. Issued 50 grants in two years averaging $50,000 per grantee each year. Grantees included CBOs, NGOs, and women’s network organizations. Ensured adherence to grants management policies, and timely financial reporting to USAID.o Procured and distributed school supplies, bag, T-shirts, books, and hygiene kits to schools as in-kind grants in Bauchi and Sokoto states. o Ensured project financial staff and program budget matters. Managed accounting and disbursement. Managed human resources, operations, logistics and other administrative staff., oversaw administration and logistical support to program activities, including program events and general program workshops.o Verified procurements, vetting candidates in USAID’s online vetting platform to comply with USAID and financial guidelines. Training of staff and partner NGOs in financial systems. Capacity building, spot checks, trainings, and mentorship. Reviewed subcontractor invoices/vouchers and consultant fee payments.
  • Management Sciences For Health
    Finance & Grants Specialist - Usaid/Sudan Health Transformation Project ( Shtpii)
    Management Sciences For Health Apr 2010 - Oct 2010
    Juba, South Sudan
    Provided finance and grants leadership to $44 million project focused on transitioning health service delivery from relief to development and specifically, expanding access and coverage by enhancing quality of health services through an integrated package of high-impact services. o Responsible for managing the quality and timely flow of information between senior management and micro-grantees. Developed and prepared a solicitation for micro-grants. Coordinated and assisted micro-grantees in compliance with USAID and MSH procurement rules and regulations and applicable local laws and regulations. Ensured smooth management of and reporting on all micro-grant funds and implementation of full micro-grant cycle. Audited, monitored, and scheduled reports of grant activitieso Collaborated closely with program, finance, Primary Health Unit (PHU) Advisors, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) staff across offices. Enforced segregation of duties and approving authority.o Worked closely with M&E on data collection. Supervised the Accountants within all MSH Sudan projects, accounting transactions for accuracy and completeness. Liaised with Director of Finance and Contracts to ensure that USAID and MSH internal audit requirements were met.
  • Almco Oil & Gas
    Senior Accountant - Life Support Project Joint Contracting Command Iraq / Iraqi Ministry Of Defence
    Almco Oil & Gas May 2007 - Dec 2009
    Salmiya , State Of Kuwait
    Supported Iraqi, US, and coalition military forces and variety of international corporations to which ALMCO provides life support services. o Responsible for accounts in Kuwait office and main contact for project support and funding. Managed project accounts and financial reports. Supervised all cash management and monthly projections. o Oversight of all financial activities, audits and bank reconciliation, payments, and payables in regional office. Trained and supervised local and field office accounting staff. Worked closely with Procurement and Logistics Department assisting Financial Controller on ALMCO Group finance.
  • Contrade Ltce
    Finance Manager
    Contrade Ltce Jan 2006 - Apr 2007
    Salmiya, State Of Kuwait
    Finance Manager for a women-owned minority business in the Middle East region, providing a wide range of services including logistic services and support. o Responsible for overall financial activities in field and regional offices in Kuwait and Iraq. Trained and supervised local and field office accounting staff. o Assisted in ensuring effective oversight and financial monitoring of activities, weekly cash flow forecast, monthly financial statements, reports and analysis, contracts, and budgeted cost analysis.o Managed audits and bank reconciliation and followed up with payments, receivables, and payables. Client relationship, meetings, bidding process, negotiation, contracts /support.
  • Acdi/Voca
    Finance Director - Usaid/Iraq Community Action Program ( Icap Ii)
    Acdi/Voca Feb 2005 - Aug 2005
    Erbil, Iraq
    Finance Director for program that fosters direct citizen’s participation in the rehabilitation of their communities to address local needs. o Supported management of over 200 small grants under the Marla Ruzicka Iraq War Victims Fund.o Contributed to monthly field financial reports for ACDI/VOCA and USAID. Oversaw all financial activities in remote field and regional office including Kirkuk, Erbil, Mosul and Amman. o Trained and supervised local field finance staff. Ensured effective oversight and financial monitoring of activities. Prepared monthly reports and no cost extension budgets for review. Coordinated with Procurement Department to ensure compliance.
  • Creative Associates International, Inc.
    Chief Accountant - Usaid/Support To Iraqi Basic Education ( Education Ii)
    Creative Associates International, Inc. Jul 2004 - Feb 2005
    Baghdad, Iraq
    Served as Chief Accountant for the $51 million project providing support to Iraqi Basic Education (Education II) which functioned under the direction of the Iraqi Ministry of Education (MOE), to improve the quality and efficiency of Iraq's schools. o The project supported the priority objectives of the MOE while building key personnel capacity. Assisted Acting Chief of Party and Contracts and Finance Manager for the start-up of project. o Served as Acting Finance Manager. Provided guidance and training to finance department on financial management policies and procedures. Updated Finance and Contracts policies and procedures manual, customizing accounting software database for project. o Responsible for payments and payroll processing. Trained and coordinated travel procurement. Monitored inventory control.
  • Creative Associates International, Inc.
    Chief Accountant - Usaid/Revitalization Of Iraq Schools And Stabilization Of Education (Rise)
    Creative Associates International, Inc. Feb 2004 - Jul 2004
    Baghdad, Iraq
    Served as Chief Accountant for a $57 million project that distributed school materials, equipment, and supplies to schools and students in Iraq. o Managed accountants in the five field offices (Baghdad, Basra, Hillah, Erbil, and Kuwait) and provided financial guidance on financial management policies and procedures. RISE project distributed $8 million in community school grants for school restoration. o Consolidated monthly financial reports to the Home Office Finance Manager, and prepared weekly cash flow forecast, monthly financial statements. Designed an organizational structure, workgroups, roles, responsibilities, policies, and procedures. o Trained and supervised accounts staff to effective management systems, which improved control and cut costs. Accountability for operations, maintenance, costs and performance. Assisted Contracts and Finance Manager in the close-out of RISE Project.
  • Creative Associates International, Inc.
    Accountant - Usaid/Revitalization Of Iraq Schools And Stabilization Of Education ( Rise)
    Creative Associates International, Inc. Aug 2003 - Feb 2004
    Jabriya, Kuwait
    o Assisted Contracts and Finance Manager in transitioning RISE accounting from manual system to automated accounting system. Maintained and regularly updated entries to accounting system for remote Kuwait office and RISE field offices. o Performed audits and reconciliations for RISE field offices and Kuwait offices. Reformed financial analysis of RISE field offices' grants inflow and outflow statements identifying and verifying all payments in expense report forms. Produced grants analysis reports for submission to Contracts and Finance Manager.

Jain Chacko Skills

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