Financial Manager
Resume:
Anton Naber, CPA, CA, CMA, CIA, DipIFR, CFE, CISA
Express Entry Profile number: E001518320
Job Seeker Validation Code: 5512
Personal Information:
Name: Anton Naber
Contact: email: *********@*****.*** ; Tel 009***********; Skype: Antonnaber
Objective:
Seeking a position in financial management and auditing or finance so that I can continue to build upon my more than 15 years of relevant experience throughout the Middle East, Afriaca and Asia.
Educational Qualification:
Year
Qualification / Degree
Institution
2019- 2019
Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
Passed the exam May 23, 2019
IASCA
2018-2019
Chartered Accountant Ontario, Canada
Passed Exam in August 2019
Candidate #4207944
CA Ontario, Canada
2017- 2018
Certified Fraud Examiner Member # 856458
Passed Exam on 26.12.2018
Certified Fraud Examiner
2015- 2017
Diploma in International Financial Reporting
Passed Exam in June 2017
ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
2014 - 2015
CMA – Certified Management Accountant
Passed Exam in June 2015
IMA - worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals
2012 - 2013
CIA – Certified Internal Auditor
IIA Candidate ID: 1710131
Passed Exam in
The institute of Internal Auditors www.theiia.org
2004-2006
CPA – Certified Public Accountant
License Number CPA.0030898
Certified Public Accountant State Board of Colorado
Summer 2003
Three Credits Masters in Politics and Economics
Georgetown Sponsored Program
2000-2004
BA Degree Major Accounting, Minor Business Administration
Bethlehem University, Palestine
1987-2000
Tawjihi, General Certificate of Education
GCE, General Certificate of Education, London
College des Frères, Jerusalem
Professional Experience:
Period: July 2019 – Current
Title: Specialist on Risk and Assurance
Organization: Oxfam International.
Job Purposes
The Risk and Assurance Specialist purpose is to support the oversight and implementation of common standards for Oxfam’s Internal Audits and Anti-Corruption activities starting with a focus on countries and regions. Furthermore, the Risk and Assurance specialist supports the implementation of internal audits and anti-corruption activities in Oxfam International.
Job Responsibilities, Technical, Internal Audits
Facilitate the oversight of internal audit activities in the confederation by OI;
Work with key staff in Oxfam and Oxfam affiliates to produce and roll out common standards for the implementation of internal audits, most preferably based on affiliates’ best existing practices;
Work with key staff in Oxfam and Oxfam affiliates to produce and roll out common standards for the implementation of country self-assessments (CSA), most preferably based on affiliates’ best existing practices;
Ensure alignment and synergy in the topics related to internal audit and anti-fraud and corruption;
Design ways of working and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the delivery and reporting of internal audits in countries and regions, in close cooperation with Oxfam Executing Affiliates;
Produce high-level reports on the implementation of internal audits, including an analysis of the most relevant internal audit findings across all Oxfam;
Produce high-level reports on compliance to Oxfam standards, by executing affiliates delivering the internal audit services to countries and regions;
Carry out internal audits to Oxfam International (OI) operations, GHT and countries, regions or programs where OI is executing affiliate;
Anti-Corruption
Facilitate the oversight of anti-corruption activities in the confederation by OI;
Actively participate in the project to implement an Oxfam case management system for anti-corruption and anti-terrorism financing;
Work with key staff in Oxfam and Oxfam affiliates to produce common standards for the implementation of anti-corruption activities, preferably based on affiliates’ best existing practices;
Ensure alignment and synergy in the topics related to internal audit and anti-fraud and corruption
Design ways of working and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the delivery and reporting of anti-corruption services to countries and regions, in close cooperation with Executing Affiliates;
Produce high-level reports and analysis on fraud cases at Oxfam level;
Produce high level compliance reports to Oxfam standards, by executing affiliates delivering the anti-corruption services to countries and regions;
Ensure or carry out investigations of fraud allegations in Oxfam International (OI) operations, GHT and countries, regions or programs where OI is executing affiliate. This could be done by investigating him/herself or by contracting (internal or external) fraud investigation experts
Period: October 2011 – June 2019
Title: Senior Financial Officer and Training and Support Specialist
Organization: Oxfam Novib.
Main Responsibilities Included but were not limited to:
Analyzing the financial aspects of funding applications, financial reports and financial audits of Oxfam Novib partner organizations to ensure proper accountability and transparency;
Assessing capacity and management systems of counterparts as well as their external risks and communicate about these issues directly with the counterparts & propose appropriate monitoring and/or capacity-building;
Monitoring counterparts' levels of expenditure and implementation of activities and outcomes;
Contributing to the further development of the office capacity to ensure proper accountability and compliance to Oxfam Novib grant management and/or back donors' requirements;
Drawing up the consolidated budget for externally funded project;
Regularly visit counterparts and their projects in the field; report any irregularities;
Reporting to the ON Country Representative, and have direct contacts with relevant units at HQ in Holland.
Period: June 1, 2018 through October 31, 2018
Title: Financial Services Consultant
Organization: Making Cents International, https://www.makingcents.com/
Consultancy Objective:
Lead capacity building and indirect cost rate verification activities, working both onsite in Amman, Jordan with clients and remotely. Period of engagement 2.5 months.
Consultancy Background:
In response to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Organizational Capacity Building and Validation of Indirect Cost Rates, issued by USAID/Jordan on April 11, 2018 and revised May 10, 2018, Making Cents proposed to deploy a team of capacity building and financial management experts to (a) provide expert diagnosis of the financial management capacity of Arabtech Jardaneh Engineers and Architects (AJ); (b) validate AJ’s indirect cost rates; (c) provide recommendations to AJ’s settlement proposal; and (d) validate Engicon’s indirect cost rates.
Period: June 2017 through September 2017
Title: Financial Services Consultant
Organization: Making Cents International, https://www.makingcents.com/
Consultancy Objective:
Building appropriate capacity to compete for and responsibly manage USG and other bilateral donors' assistance awards. Regularly completing analysis necessary to manage the right size and structure of organization to have a positive financial growth trajectory. Defining organization vision, mission and associated organizational principles that are known to all staff.
Consultancy Background:
I was part of a Capacity Building Team tasked with addressing a Syrian organization highest priority performance gaps. Embedding inside the organization long-term while applying the HICD methodology positioned the Capacity Building Team to provide ‘live-time’ assistance while it worked through the everyday consequences of these organizational performance gaps, building core competencies in financial management, award compliance, and organizational and programmatic management. Technical assistance provided by the Capacity Building Team to organizational development of grant and budget realignment proposals and renegotiation of its awards produced significant additional human and material resources for the organization which have already greatly improved its financial standing, and will allow it to better align its operational and programmatic support with the scale of its programming in the future. The result of the Capacity Building Team’s efforts has been that the organization has made significant progress achieving the consultancy objective
Period: March 2015 – June 2019
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Organization: Murad Leasing Company
Worked as the CEO of a small Leasing Company (applying IAS 17), Murad Leasing company was established in 2015. A company specialized in Car Financing Lease. Main responsibilities included but were not limited to:
Reviewing and approving all car lease contracts with individuals/companies;
Approving all entries to Accounting system;
Approving all Bank Reconciliations;
Main Contact Person with Auditors and Licensing Authorities;
Business Development, exploring new opportunities and new markets;
Approving Financial Statements (internal Financial reports as required by owners);
Reviewing Internal Controls and ensuring compliance;
Presenting performance reports to owners.
Period: October 2010 – November 2011
Title: Financial Services Advisor and Compliance Manager
Organization: ShoreBank International (conducted jobs in India, Jordan, and Bangladesh)
Worked as ShoreBank Financial Services Advisor and Compliance Manager and overtook assignments in Palestine, Egypt, Jordan, India, Bangladesh as well as Azerbaijan. My main clients were bKach BRAC Bank, Bangladesh and Krishna Bhima Samruddhi Bank, India. My main Responsibilities Included but were not limited to:
Auditing Financial Institutions Financial Statements, Assessing Internal Controls and providing recommendations.
Assessing Institutions Financial and Operational Capacities and providing recommendations.
Providing Trainings in various Financial areas including but not limited to:
-Accounting Standards;
-Compliance;
-Financial Statements Analysis;
-Credit Evaluation;
-Auditing Microfinance Organizations according to international standards;
-Internal Control Assessment;
-Streamlining loan applications and recommendations.
Period: June 2004 – October 2010
Title: Experienced Senior Auditor
Organization: Deloitte Touch (conducted jobs in Palestine, Jordan, Syria)
Senior Auditor Deloitte Touche, Auditing and Attestation Services Department. I have led financial statement audits in different industries including Hospitality, Trading, Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations, Merchandising as well as Utilities Companies. Some of my audit clients were:
Jerusalem District Electricity Company
Bank of Jordan
UNDP
ARAB BANK
Intercontinental Hotel Jericho
Notre Dame Hotel Jerusalem
Ecce Homo Guest House
Welfare Association.
PLAZA Mall, Bravo Chain Supermarkets
UNRWA -Microfinance Microenterprise Program
My duties included but were not limited to:
Schedule, conduct and organize audits.
Conduct interviews with department managers.
Draw full understanding of internal controls and flow of transactions.
Identify weaknesses, substituting controls and areas of risks including fraud risk
Design audit work programs including steps that address fraud risk;
Fraud detection, investigation and reporting to proper management;
Conduct audit team meetings and discussions concerning the risk of fraud.
Check audit reports and work papers created by other auditors.
Provide training to new auditors.
Generate management reports as demanded by the audit manager.
Skills:
Good knowledge of various accounting and Enterprise Resource Management systems such as Fidelio, Oracle, and SAP. Very Good Knowledge in Microsoft office including excel, word, access and outlook.
Languages:
Arabic: Mother Tongue
English: Excellent Speaking and Writing Skills
Hebrew: Good Working Knowledge
French: Fair Speaking and Writing Skills
Characteristics:
I have the ability to work long hours and under pressure. I am a team player. Flexible and dedicated to work and productivity. I can lead audit engagements in different areas taking into consideration different cultures and related local laws.
References:
References are Furnished upon Request.
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