Robert Grembowitz Email & Phone Number

London, England, GB

New York, NY

• Oversees the day-to-day activities of the internal audit function; manages an international team to implement annual audit plan
• Conducts audits of DNDi offices, implementing partner organizations, vendors, and other third parties; proposes practical recommendations to address control weaknesses and process inefficiencies
• Supports finance & accounting activities in regional offices, specifically in matters related to accountancy check and validation, internal control, system, development of policies and procedures, and legal entity.
• Develops financial processes and procedures at regional offices; ensures that procedures align with DNDi Internal Control System

New York, NY

• Managed all financial processes including general ledger journal entry, back-up documentation and coding, payment processing, bank and credit card reconciliation, and donor financial reporting.
• Responsible for the year end closing of accounts in preparation for the annual financial audit; served as the primary liaison between executive management, Board of Directors, and independent auditing firm.
• Established and tracked program and annual operating budgets, conducted biannual budget revisions to ensure expenditure alignment and the availability of funds.
• Served as lead on all Human Resource activities including monthly payroll processing, benefits administration, recruitment, employment visa applications, and oversaw the on-boarding and exiting of staff and consultants.
• Led procurement activities originating from the North America region; negotiated and managed contracts with vendors and consultants, including IT, audit and tax preparation, fiduciary advisory services, and branding.
• Provided support across all departments including travel, event planning and execution, and support for the development and submission of private and public (USAID) funding applications.

New York, NY

• Maintained donor database, including contact profile cleanup, gift, and donor communications entry.
• Performed prospect research primarily on foundations and high net worth individuals to strengthen the private fundraising pipeline in North America.
• Strengthened fundraising systems and tools, including leading the submission of the successful Charity Seal Program application to New York Better Business Bureau, recognizing DNDi as an accredited charity.
• Provided administrative support in the execution of private fundraising events, board meetings, and conferences.

Newark, NJ

• Developed a healthy behaviors curriculum for at-risk youth ages 16-24 which covered reproductive and sexual health, substance abuse, mental illness, and access to social services.
• Provided math and language arts tutoring to students in preparation for GED testing.
• Developed comprehensive student drug policy and conducted health information sessions.

Summit, NJ

• Analyzed raw material, API, excipient, analytical, and microbiological specifications from FDA-regulated sites to ensure alignment with current compendia.

Certificate, Awarded With Distinction, Internal Audit

Master’S Degree, Public Health

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Epsilon