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Executive Profile
Focused on fostering trust based on financial accountability and transparency; yields top results by challenging analysts to surpass organization goals. I am energetic, results and detail oriented, proactive, self-starter and an innovative individual. I am seeking a mid or senior level financial management position that welcomes a seasoned professional with an exceptional ability to work under pressure and multitasking environment. I have over 26 years of financial management, accounting management, internal controls and audit experiences, excellent organizational and in-depth analytical skills. I am proficient on U.S. Government funds control and management including Budget Formulation and Execution, full cycle of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. I have the ability to promptly learn procedures and methods easily adapt to new situations, communicate in a clear, concise, and understandable manner. Also, I have proven track records (see Attachment B), knowledge, and skills in the following areas:
GAAP, OMB Circulars (A-110, A-122, A-123, A-133), CFR, FAR, AIDAR, FAM, ADS, FMFIA
USG cost principles, rules and regulations, and applying these in program decision-making
Knowledge in generally-accepted accounting, budgeting, and fiscal control principles
Project start-up and close-out on financial aspects
International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS)
Annual Audit Plan/Audit Universe
Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end scheduling, closing, and reporting
Strong analytical, qualitative, and quantitative skills
Pipeline, accruals and costs review and in-depth analysis
Planned vs. Actual expenditure in-depth analysis
Pre-award assessment
Compliance, Internal Controls and Audit
Accounting (sub-commitment, commitment, sub-obligation, obligation) includes data entries
Full cycle of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Bank/Cash, General Ledger, Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, and Profit and Loss Account Reconciliations
Preparing and recording of Journal Voucher
Ensure correctness of financial data entries in the accounting system in a timely manner
Strong attention to details and in-depth financial analytical capabilities
Ability to prioritize/multi-task in fluid environment
Strong understanding of US Government contract types and the accounting aspects for the contractor
Information search and analyzing, trouble shooting, and problem and complaint resolution
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel which includes PiVot Table
Create Excel Templates (budget tracker, inventory control with computation of straight line depreciation, payroll processing including computation of severance pay, taxes, etc.)
Employees’ development
Career Achievements
Performed as the Acting Controller and lead the Office of the Financial Management (OFM), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bangladesh in the absence of the Controller. Also, I have developed some systematic work approaches and tools in Microsoft Excel templates. These templates are widely used by voucher examiners, accountants, financial analysts and other OFM staff members of USAID, Bangladesh, International Relief and Development (IRD)’s several field offices and Relief International (RI) Nairobi Regional Office and South Sudan office. Some of these are:
• U.S. PSCs’ Earning and Leave Statement - This template automatically calculates, updates, and accumulates salary, benefits, taxes, and net payments by using various formula. The Reviewing Officer highly appreciated and mentioned in my Performance Evaluation Report (June 17, 1991 to August 31, 1992), that “it was a life-saver for this office”.
• Mission Pipeline Analysis - This report helps to analyze, monitor, and efficiently manage overall USAID, Bangladesh financial management operations by ensuring various types of data compiling.
• Mission Bank-Cash Reconciliation - This worksheet is very handy for Mission Monthly Disbursements reporting. Also, this is the summary statement of un-reconciled items by appropriations.
• Non-Expendable Property (NXP) Register with Straight Line Depreciated Value - This template is very useful for inventory system, it will automatically computes the depreciated value of NXP items, if the date of purchase, costs of the item, and life of the item inputted.
Professional Background
Senior Finance Manager, 10/2013 – 06/2015
Relief International (RI), 1101 14th Street N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Provide leadership and coordination in the accounting, financial reporting and budgeting processes of HQ staff and global finance staff when required to implement, maintain and improve financial management systems, policies and procedures.
To implement, improve and maintain financial management policies, systems, structures and procedures including procurement and expenditures, inventory, requisition and record keeping systems.
Conduct country finance office assessments and make recommendations with a corrective action plan.
Provide training, leadership, oversight and direction to country finance staff in order to enhance and develop overseas country national finance staff capabilities, within a growing and expanding organization.
Assist the country and field finance offices with both the annual and special external donor audits and to ensure that in audit preparation there is the proper financial records and backup documentation in place.
Assist with the preparation of US Government, EU and other donor agency grant and contract reports for submission to the donors.
Assist IAIA with country-based risk assessments and to respond to internal audit demands from IAIA and RI HQ as these arise.
Meet and/or confer with Program Desk staff that are assigned to similar countries on a monthly basis to both informed and problem solves issues with the field.
Meet and/or confer with Field Finance Offices Staff on a monthly basis to review outstanding issues and concerns.
Review and approved Request for Funds; initial Contract/Grant budgets.
Ensure generation of timely reports for management use, compliance with RI, audit and donor requirements.
Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly or annual reports to the donors, annual and donor audits including the incorporation of scanning activities.
Review Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) and General Ledger
Acting Regional Finance Director, 06/2014 - 08/2014
Relief International (RI), Africa Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya
Ensure proper orientation of incoming FM for Somali
Support the recruitment of the new Finance Regional Director
Support the closure of all financial report especially on Somalia and South Sudan
Support specifically coordinate the realignment and closure of South Sudan
Participate in the ECHO dis-allowances discussion and steps to be taken
Help designing a financial structure for the region into a hub, including fitting into the regional approach
Develop a cash management tool for the region summarizing the regional situation
Participate in the regional program/grant management discussion meetings
Support the UNICEF ongoing closure of projects
Review Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) and General Ledger
Audit Consultant, 08/2013 - 10/2013
Relief International (RI), 1101 14th Street N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Perform Internal Audit of voucher for 2011 and 2012
Suggest corrective action from Internal Audit Results, this will also serves as training in best practices for South Sudan staff.
Provide Pipeline Operational Budget with appropriately allocated shared costs for ongoing open Projects 0261, 0118, 0119, 0231 and 027.
RFF Assistance – the projections will assist with new 6-month RFF procedure.
Reporting: provide input in completing final financial reports for 0261 year 1 (ended 7/31/13) and U-123 (ending 8/31/13).
Re-class expenses: Ensuring that all 2013 projects have proper allocations, there is the possibility we will have to re-class expenses between US and UK projects.
Managing documentation and work papers.
Internal Auditor, 08/2011 – 07/2013
International Relief & Development (IRD), 1621 North Kent Street, 4th Floor, Arlington, VA 22209, USA
Performed internal audits of headquarters and field offices pursuant to the schedule established by the Director, Internal Audit.
Analyzing all IRD audited programs invoices' supporting documentation under the supervision of the Director Internal Audit and IRD staff seconded to the internal control, compliance, and analytical effort.
Developed expert understanding of IRD’s internal controls systems related to each audit performed.
Assist with the design of audit programs to cover the operations of the IRD headquarters and field offices.
Assist with the development of the annual audit plan, audit schedule, and audit follow-up.
Prepare written reports on the results of each audit including conditions noted along with conclusions and recommendations thereon.
Properly documented the audit steps and related results and the bases for the recommendations and conclusions, and maintain this documentation in an orderly file.
Communicate at actions contemplated or taken to the Director, Internal Audit.
Maintain independence and objectivity in the performance of the duties of the office.
Adhere to all operating procedures established by IRD and the Director, Internal Audit.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Consultant-Internal Audit, 09/2010 - 08/2011
International Relief & Development (IRD), 1621 North Kent Street, 4th Floor, Arlington, VA 22209, USA
Analyzing vendors’ (Sabre and Global Securities) invoices' supporting documentation under the supervision of the Director Internal Audit and IRD staff seconded to the analytical effort:
Assisting IRD in reviewing Sabre’s supporting documentation and stands ready to support IRD in defended its analysis of Sabre’s supporting documentation before Sabre and the USAID mission in Iraq.
Analyzing the supporting documentation for the Global Securities security contractor in Afghanistan. Analysis of supporting documents of four contracts AVIPA, HRLS, KESIP and SPR with Global Securities as a pre-emptive measure of DCAA Audit.
Providing support to other IRD Departments for designing templates for subcontractor or sub-grantee supporting documents on complex projects as directed by the IRD’s Director, Internal Audit.
Acting Chief Accountant, 06/2007 - 07/2009
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Madani Ave, Baridhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh
(Performed the following tasks as the Manager of the Office of the Financial Management in addition to my responsibility as Project Accounting Specialist):
Scheduled month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process in consultation with the Controller
Prepared financial reports and financial statements and inputs in to USAID Reporting Systems: FMS, GWA, Goals, SF-224, and Data Call.
Participated in Budget (program and operating expense) formulation, justification, and implementation for the USAID/Bangladesh
Provided inputs on Congressional Budget Justification (CBJ) submission
Reviewed International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) annual Workload Count for the Agency
Prepared, reviewed, consolidated, customized and distributed month-end, quarter-end, year-end, HQ, Mission Management report, and Host Government financial reports and financial statements
Prepared Annual Audit Plan/Audit Universe in coordination with the Controller and the Strategic Objective Teams.
Tracked audit issues and coordinate with concerned parties to resolve the outstanding audit issues
Performed Pipeline Analysis which includes budget expenditure projections, tracks and forecasts contract burn rates” related to Cooperative Agreement, Contract and Grant Agreements
Ensured compliance with USAID regulations regarding accounting, auditing, and financial management requirements.
Managed the process for updating budget information.
Managed the full cycle of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Project start-ups and close-outs
Ensured all financial data are correctly recorded by all other accounting and financial staff members (Financial Analysts, Accountants, Budget Analysts, and Payment Specialists/Voucher Examiners).
Supervised Financial Analyst, Project Accounting Specialist, Budget Analyst, and Supervisory Voucher Examiner.
Trained new incumbents for the Financial Analyst, Project Accounting Specialist, and Budget Analyst positions.
Project Accounting Specialist (Financial Support Advisor), 08/2000 - 07/2009
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Madani Ave, Baridhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Subject Matter Expert (SME) of Momentum.
Provided technical guidance on USAID procedures and accounting control requirements to customers.
Performed financial review and/or pre-award assessments of proposed Technical Team recipients.
Performed Pipeline Analysis which includes budget expenditure, projections, tracks and forecasts contract burn rates” related to Cooperative Agreement, Contract, and Grant Agreements.
Pre-award assessment.
Reviewed International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) Annual Workload Count for the Agency
Reviewed ICASS invoice for the Agency
Analyzed Projected Expenditure vs. Actual Expenditure.
Acted as Audit Liaison Officer for the USAID, Bangladesh Mission.
Managed the Accounts Receivable of all project funds.
Performed funds control and availability functions of project funds as follows:
Input financial data into Phoenix (USAID Accounting system); verify accuracy of financial data and appropriateness of documentations
Review Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, and General Ledger
1311 Review of Unliquidated Obligations for Technical Team activities to fully support outstanding obligations and commitments
Quarterly Pipeline Analysis, accrual estimate, identify and recommend project pipeline into accurate levels
Maintained and reconciled accounting records and completing all financial reports and financial statements.
Budget Analyst, 02/1996 – 08/2000
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Madani Ave, Baridhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Prepared and analyzed the Mission’s annual operating expense budget; and continuously monitored Mission budget.
Participated in budget reviews and assist with the development of budget estimation for the annual Mission Operating Budget (MOB).
Analyzed obligation and reservation documents for substance and, if appropriate, indicate the availability of funds.d financial data into Mission Accounting and Control System (MACS).
Managed the Accounts Receivable of all operating expenses funds.
Entered mission personnel with information related to reservation, obligation and expenditure of Operating Expenses (OE) funds.
Assisted in the preparation of internal and external financial reports.
Maintained, reviewed, reconciled and balanced the accounting records for OE funds and assisted in reconciling program fund records.
Performed 1311 Review of Unliquidated Obligations of OE funds every quarter.
Voucher Examiner (Payment Specialist), 06/1989 – 02/1996
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Madani Ave, Baridhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Examined and processed difficult and complex Accounts Payable (administrative, project, and international travel vouchers).
Prepared all Accounts Receivable and/or Bills of Collection and follow up.
Processed US PSCs payroll and US DH Time and Attendance on American Electronics Time and Attendance (AETA) Systems.
Prepared Form 1099 - Quarterly Tax Report and forward it to the respective vendor.
Prepared Form 941s - Quarterly Tax Report and forward it to IRS.
Prepared Form W-2s and distribute to the employees and IRS at the end of the CY.
Performed as an Alternate Class A Cashier.
https://www.linkedin.com/title/secretary-to-the-deputy-controller?trk=mprofile_title
Secretary to the Deputy Controller, 12/1987 - 06/1989
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Madani Ave, Baridhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Initiates and prepares memorandum, communications and correspondence pertinent to the Office of the Controller activities for signature of the Controller, Deputy Controller and B&A Officer, depending on the subject matter.
Assists in maintaining pending files and follows up on action assignments as well as assists Office of the Controller in typing various fiscal documents
Arranges appointment and conference with Senior Host Country Officials, U.S. Mission Officials, other donor and other host country agencies. Prepares or collects related background data materials for appointments and conferences. Maintains up-to-date appointment calendar for selected personnel.
Secretary to the Project Supervisor, 03/1984 - 09/1987
Winrock International, Dhaka, Bangladesh
General secretarial duties.
Performed as a computer operator in different programs:
- word processing: Magic Window, Apple Writer
- spreadsheet: VisiCalc, SuperCalc, Lotus
- inventory: dBase, Infotory.
Supervised word-processor, typist/clerks, and janitor's duties.
Coordinate secretarial works.
Maintained approx. 450 files.
Name of Countries Worked:
Niger
Mozambique
Swaziland
Kenya
Chad
South Sudan
Bangladesh
Familiar with the Accounting Software and Other Software:
Quick Books
SAGE/MIP
Phoenix/Momentum (USG Accounting Systems)
CART (Cash Recon Tools-USAID)
MACS/MACSTRAX
Excel
MS Word
Power Point
dBASE
Access
Education
Higher Secondary Certificate examination (2 Years College Degree) in the year 1980 from Gaibandha Government College, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Training/Workshop Attended (see Attachment-A).
Awards/Appreciation Certification Received (see Attachment-B).
Attachment-A
Lists of Training/Workshop Attended
Sl.
No. Course/Workshop Title Date Location
1 Information System Security Office Security Awareness Orientation May 7, 2009 Dhaka
2 Federal Appropriation Law Nov 9-12, 2008 Dhaka
3 Chief Accountants Workshop Nov 2-6, 2008 Cairo
4 Financial Audit & Management Overview Course Oct 26-30, 2008 Dhaka
5 Mission Disaster Preparedness Consultation Mar 20-22, 2008 Dhaka
6 USAID Presentation Skill Mar 16-19, 2008 Dhaka
7 Financial Analysis Workshop Mar 10-14, 2008 Manila
8 Writing for Results Jan 23-24, 2008 Dhaka
9 Grammar and Usage Workshop Jan 20-22, 2008 Dhaka
10 Phoenix Accruals Online Training v.113007 Dec 12, 2007 Dhaka
11 Executive Survival Skills for Supervisors Nov 4-8, 2007 Dhaka
12 Senior Phoenix Subject Matter Expert Training Aug 20-24, 2006 Cairo
13 Functional User Training on Phoenix Financial System Nov 28-Dec 9, 2005 New Delhi
14 CTO Refresher Course Dec 30, 1999 Dhaka
15 Technical Communication Skills Course (16 weeks) Feb 5, 2004 Dhaka
16 CTO Acquisition Management Aug 24-28, 2003 Dhaka
17 USAID Financial Management Overview Aug 11-15, 2003 Wash,D.C.
18 Business English Writing Skills (18 weeks) May 1, 2003 Dhaka
19 Appropriation Law Course Mar 10-12, 2003 Dhaka
20 USAID Recipient Contracted Audits Workshop Dec 18-19, 2002 Dhaka
21 Financial Analysis Workshop Mar 2002 Budapest
22 Financial Analysis Workshop Feb 12-16, 2001 Manila
23 The Budgeting & Revenue Planning Training Course, Jun 1-27, 1998 Hartfrd,CT
University of Connecticut
24 AID Payment Processing Sep 27-Oct 7,1994 Colombo
25 Communication & Records Management Workshop Apr 24 & 26, 1988 Dhaka
Attachment-B
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Lists of Award/Certificate of Appreciation Received
Sl.
Title of Award/Certificate of Appreciation
Brief Citation
Month/ Year
1
Cash Performance Award
For superior performance as Acting Chief Accountant while also serving as Project Accountant Specialist from May 2007 to February 2009.
Mar 09
2
Certificate of Appreciation
Outstanding contribution to the successful obligation of the USAID/Bangladesh program and OE funds in FY 2008.
Sep 08
3
On-The-Spot Cash Award
Outstanding management of the Financial Operations division throughout the year resulting in your exceptional management of the OFM “FY-end support to USAID/Bangladesh.
Sep 08
4
Meritorious Honor Award
For continued outstanding performance, innovation and creativity in providing our customers with timely, relevant and reliable financial management services, products and training.
Dec 07
5
Length of Service Certificate
Official recognition and appreciation are rendered for completion of 20 years of service with the United States Government.
Dec 07
6
On-The-Spot Cash Award
For exemplary professionalism and team work resulting in successful operations in the Office of Financial Management.
Jul 07
7
On-The-Spot Cash Award
For exemplary performance to reverse unilateral obligations and process new SOAGs during the final days of FY-06.
Oct 06
8
On-The-Spot Cash Award
For excellent work in support of the Agency’s Manage to Budget exercise.
Jul 06
9
Meritorious Honor Award
For outstanding contributions to USAID financial management and staff training during a period of rapid change and implementation of new systems.
Jun 06
10
On-The-Spot Cash Award
For outstanding performance in the emergency medical evacuation of the Mission Director, Mr. Gene George on June 16, 2006.
Jun 06
11
On-The-Spot Cash Award
For exemplary performance and hard work while serving as Acting Chief Accountant and effecting the closure of numerous long-outstanding reconciling items between the Mission accounts and US disbursing Offices’ accounts in Charleston and Bangkok.
Aug 05
12
On-The-Spot Cash Award
In recognition of a well-prepared and excellent delivery of accrual sessions for all SO teams.
Sep 02
13
Meritorious Honor Award
For outstanding contributions in achieving USAID’s financial management objectives and overall Mission goals.
Jun 02
14
Meritorious Honor Award
For outstanding and sustained contributions to the development of core democratic themes in Bangladesh, including civil society development, women’s legal rights, elections monitoring, local governance, and combating the trafficking of women and children.
Jun 01
15
On-The-Spot Cash Award
In recognition of the exceptional efforts provided by Fakhrul Islam in taking immediate actions to remedy the effects of the near-fatal crash of MACS as we closed the books for the quarter ending March 31. 2001.
Apr 01
16
Meritorious Honor Award
In recognition of Fakhrul Islam’s consistently outstanding contribution to the efficient operation of the USAID Office of Financial Management.
Dec 00
17
On-The-Spot Cash Award
In recognition of the exceptional efforts provided by Mr. Fakhrul Islam to complete the initial MACS data preparation tasks, including the numerous special financial reports, required by USAID/Washington for the eventual migration to the new Agency accounting system, Phoenix.
Oct 00
18
On-The-Spot Cash Award
In recognition of outstanding teamwork among members of the PHN, EGFE, FM, CONT and RLA teams to produce a thorough and well-researched response to the recent RIG/Manila audit report on Mission child survival activities. The Mission was able to submit an outstanding response due to the exemplary spirit of collaboration across teams that was evident it its preparation.
Dec 00
19
On-The-Spot Cash Award
In recognition of the excellent assistance provided by Mr. A.R.M. Fakhrul Islam to the USAID Personnel Office, and ultimately, the Controller’s Office. Using the expertise in Excel, he formatted the budget tables to facilitate the preparation of the 5-year budget for the 38 FSN/PSCs.
Dec 99
20
Meritorious Honor Award
In recognition of outstanding achievements as the Budget Analyst for the Financial Management (FM) Office of the USAID Mission in Dhaka
May 99
21
Length of Service Certificate
Official recognition and appreciation are rendered for completion of 10 years of service with the United States Government.
Dec 97
22
Cash Award Performance
In recognition of the dedication, commitment and flexible perseverance of the entire Controller’s staff in its successful efforts in continuing to provide outstanding financial services during a difficult period.
May 97
23
Certificate of Appreciation
In recognition of the superb job in designing, planning, coordination and carrying out the USAID/Dhaka co-location exercise - a real team effort.
Jan 97
24
Cash Award Performance
As a member of the USAID Voucher Section, worked as a team with other members of that section to identify and implement actions which made processes in that section and the office more efficient, with significant cost savings.
May 96
25
Meritorious Honor Award
In recognition of the sustained superior performance of the Voucher Examination Section during the conversion to a new automated payment section (MACSTRAX).
Nov 94
26
Cash Performance Award
In recognition of sustained high level performance of official duties.
Dec 92
27
Meritorious Unit Citation
In recognition of implementation of U.S. economic assistance under great duress during five months of local political unrest, civil disturbances in Bangladesh and the Gulf War.
Apr 91
28
Superior Unit Citation
In recognition of the outstanding contribution of the USAID Mission in Bangladesh in responding to the catastrophic floods of August-September 1988, the worst floods the Bangladesh has suffered in this century.
Jul 90
29
Cash Performance Award
In recognition of sustained high level performance of official duties.
May 89
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