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-Research and collect data from internal and external sources for report/queries and follow-up.-Assist in review of Project Design and/or Supervision documents in relation to Financial Management areas e.g. budgeting, accounting, flow of funds, procurement, financial reporting and audit.-Contribute in the follow-up of audit issues, including review of underlying audit reports for capacity building. Pre-monitoring of audit reports and contents thereof for all loans and grants.-Assist in preparing user-tailored financial reporting on IFAD-supported projects and project data, including disbursement patterns and analysis on financing agreements.-Assist the Senior Finance Officer with development of improved practices and processes for loan and grant administration.-Assist in the process of the reallocation of funds, extensions of loans and grants, amendments to Financing Agreements.-Assist with the financial management consultant accreditation process.-Familiarise with FMD Desk and FMDB and prepare related monitoring/status files. Provide input and suggestions to site and database.-Assist with the organisation of the Financial Management training events for projects, consultants and staff as appropriate.-Undertake other activities as required and discussed with the Director and/or Finance Officers.

Volunteer year with the Austrian military. Graduation with the EFK1 in Bleiburg. Started as non-commissioned officer in the alpine infantry. Current Rank: Sergeant