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IMMY PATRICKS UNZI

+256-***-******

adwose@r.postjobfree.com

Kampala, Uganda

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly experienced and have been responsible for directing the functions of professionals and functional subordinate staff in the coordination and management of various administrative and financial management. Proficiently implemented policies, procedures, and regulations of administrative, financial, human resource, marketing, legal and departmental programs spurning over 20 years with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the private sector in Africa, Europe, and Asia

WORK EXPERIENCE

1ABC Business Professionals & Consultants

Principal Consultant

January 2018 - Present (5 years 4 months)

Uganda

In charge of a team of management consultants to help an organization solve issues, maximize growth, and improve business performance.

Conduct company research so that they can better understand the organization and analyse information to solve economic and business problems.

Develop models to analyse and forecast economic phenomena and trends and provide advice in various fields (finance, international trade, labour market, etc.). UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

20 years 10 months

Project Control Officer (Oversight)

July 2012 - December 2017 (5 years 6 months)

Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Libya

Provided vision, oversight, and leadership to the team.

Assessed, managed enterprise risks, and evaluated the design and operating effectiveness of related processes and controls.

Monitored administrative and financial results and the provided advice on developing trends.

Identified and analyzed variances and recommended corrective strategies and practical actions.

Worked closely with the Corporate Auditors (Office of the UN Internal Oversight – and UN Board of Auditors) to ensure that annual and special audits are properly supported.

Put in place regulatory accounting systems, processes and best practices which meets the highest of professional and legal standards.

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Ensured data integrity and compliance with all legal, policy and industry guidelines.

Provided leadership, insight and proactive advice to management and stakeholders on control weaknesses, efficiencies, and emerging risks to the Organization.

Advised management and business partners of best practices and the Organization’s and promoted the Organization’s policies and procedures, accounting standards and regulatory requirement.

Effectively managed multiple audit assignments and provided updates on process. Administrative & Finance Officer

March 1997 - June 2012 (15 years 4 months)

Africa: Uganda, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan, Ethiopia Asia: Afghanistan, Jordan

Europe: Switzerland, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Albania

Set strategic direction for the team.

Provided technical guidance to the vetting and selection committees.

Provided financial stewardship for investing monies wisely.

Represented on various departmental, interdepartmental, intergovernmental committees and teams.

Designed and administered appropriate delegations of authority, segregation of duties, and the monitoring of key controls.

Lead, developed and maintained a well-motivated team of professionals and support staff with the competencies and capability to ensure the team’s strategies are implemented effectively and are aligned and support Organization’s Corporate Plan.

Guided and fostered a positive work environment and people management processes that allow and encourage employees to maximize their opportunities and potential.

Directed the hiring, retention, and development of senior resources to ensure effective Snr Management succession.

Provided regular performance feedback and completed ongoing performance management and salary reviews.

Fostered an atmosphere of innovation, continuous improvement, and customer focus.

Oversaw, monitor funding opportunities (grants, tax credits, subsidies, etc) and project management, of applications and claims.

Determined the Staffing requirements and incorporate this into the budgeting process.

Ensured compliance with the Human Resources policies and procedures.

Established a safe and healthy workplace and living conditions in line with the Organization’s regulations, rules, policies and procedures.

Established systems, direct and the implementation of appropriate post signing policies and procedures in support of corporate and departmental standards, risk mitigation, and controls during the administration of the Organization’s financing transactions. EDUCATION

o Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Kenyatta University, Nairobi (2010 to 2011)

o Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

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Makerere University, Kampala (1995).

o US equivalence is MBA and BBA respectively. Evaluation done by Educational Records Evaluation Service

(ERES), Fairfield, CA, USA

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Diplomatic skills and ability to influence audience.

Leadership

Managerial experience

Mentoring and counseling expertise

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Decision-making

Computer proficiency

Respect for diversity and All Inclusion of every person/personnel.

Good judgment and able to get things done.

External representation

Demonstrated experience in planning and executing audits.

Full professional proficiency in English

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

o Chartered Financial Manager® (ChFM)

o Chartered Economic Policy Analyst® (CEPA)

o Management Consultant Professional® (MCP)

o Fellow and Certified Member of the Global Academy of Finance and Management® (GAFM), Colorado, USA. o Honorary Global Advisor, GAC Global Advisory Council Board, Global Board of Academic Advisors & Professors, Global Academy of Finance and Management® (GAFM), Colorado, USA. OTHER PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP (TO BE RENEWED)

o California Board of Accountancy (CBA), California, USA. o Institute of Internal Auditors, North America Chapter, USA o The Association of Accountants & Financial Professionals in Business, IMA Global, USA Jimmy Patricks Unzi

April 21st, 2023

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