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Summary

Senior Financial Management Specialist with over 20 years of progressing professional experience in business consultancy and development, in managing large investment projects in both private and public sectors, and administration of investment funds dealing with infrastructure, energy, business development and agriculture. Well-versed in numerous financial accounting software, project management, and databases for operations and budgetary control.

Education

The Open University, Milton Keynes, England, Master of Business Administration: 2019 – 2023

Tallinn School of Management, Tallinn, Estonia, Bachelor of Personal Art of Management: 2016 – 2017

Academy of Economic Studies, Chisinau, Moldova, Bachelor of Business Administration: 1992 – 1997

Experience

Freelance Consultant, (remotely): March 2020 – Current

Provide consulting services (financial management, project management, researches, and surveys) for several international consulting partners

Business Intelligent Services, (remotely), Project Director: November 2017 – March 2020

Led the acquisition process of new projects in collaboration with international consulting partners, including elaboration and coordination of technical and financial proposals by coordinating the project contracting process with over 250 individual experts and 7 international consulting partners

Developed project concepts and presentations, wrote reports, and provided backstopping to project implementation teams

Business Intelligent Services, Chisinau, Moldova, Managing Director: June 2015 – November 2017

Managed the implementation of over 30 business consulting projects for private clients and over 10 national development projects financed by World Bank, USAID, UNDP, European Union, EBRD, etc. by leading a team consisting of 20+ specialists (financial consultants, financial accountants, marketing specialists, banking specialists, legal specialists, and field research specialists)

Managed 5 merger and acquisition projects in banking, manufacturing and agriculture sectors

Established strategic alliances with 5 international consulting companies

Elaborated and implemented a new budgeting, monitoring and contract management system and developed internal working procedures

NGO Promo-Terra, REDC, Chisinau, Moldova, Chairman of Board: June 2015 – November 2017

Managed the implementation of 3 rural economic development projects financed by World Bank, USAID and UNDP by leading a team consisting of 30+ specialists (financial consultants, financial accountants, agri-business specialists, legal specialists, environment specialists, and communication specialists)

Coordinated the project contracting process with over 30 individual experts and 5 local and international project implementation partners

Moldovan Energy Efficiency Fund, Chisinau, Moldova, Fund Administrator: November 2012 – May 2015

Established the Fund and elaborated its Regulation, Statute, General Conditions, Operations Manual, and Business Plan by leading a team consisting of 15+ specialists (economists, financial analysts, controllers, civil works engineers, and legal specialists)

Developed and annually reviewed the Detailed Annual Budget and Operations Manual, elaborated concept documents, calls for proposals, calculation methodologies and other related work procedures

Elaborated and signed joint-financing agreements with 5 Commercial Banks and 2 Leasing Companies

Performed technical expertise and financial assessment of over 800 investment projects and administrated the process of financing and contract monitoring with over 300 project beneficiaries

Developed and delivered financial, progress and other ad-hoc reports to Administrative Board, National Authorities and Development Partners

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Chisinau, Moldova, Fiscal Agent Manager: April 2011 – June 2012

Led a team of 10+ senior experts (financial accounting specialists payment specialists, tax specialists, IT specialists, Accounting Software Developers, and other administrative staff) administrating the process of budgeting, financial and contract management, accounting, and tax exemption related to an infrastructure investment of US$265 million

Elaborated Fiscal Accountability Plan and Procedure Manual for the project and provided guidance in developing the Automated Accounting System

Developed Quarterly Financial Reports to Moldovan State Authorities and US Government (MCC)

Louis Berger SAS, Chisinau, Moldova, Senior Financial Management Specialist: November 2010 – April 2011

Set up financial management operations and designed the Automated Accounting System

Elaborated Fiscal Accountability Plan and Procedure Manual for the project and developed Quarterly Financial Reports to Moldovan State Authorities and US Government (MCC)

Administrated the contract management system, certified payments and transfers (incl. US Treasury)

ASCOM SUDD Operating Co. Ltd, Juba, South Sudan, Financial Director: October 2005 – October 2010

Administrated the financial management of the Oil & Gas Operating Company that invested over US$350 million in oil & gas exploration by leading a team consisting of 10+ specialists (economists and financial accountants)

Developed Work Programs, Master Budgets and Financial Reports (IFRS) for Consortium Parties, National Petroleum Company and Governmental Authorities

Developed Company’s Accounting Policy and System, elaborated a comprehensive Database on performance of works as per requirements of Consortium Parties and Governmental Authorities

JV Kazpolmunay LLP, Aktau, Kazakhstan, Deputy General Director for Economics and Finance: April 2004 – October 2005

Administrated the financial management of the Oil & Gas Operating Company that invested over US$300 million in oil & gas exploration, including a new LPG Processing Plant and Gas Treatment Plant by leading a team consisting of 50+ specialists (economists, financial accountants, and controllers)

Developed Work Programs, Master Budgets and Financial Reports (IFRS, NAS) for investors and Governmental Authorities

Coordinated the work with external auditors (KPMG, Deloitte&Touche) for preparation of company’s financial statements in accordance with IFRS

Implemented the Activity Based Costing System and developed a Database on regional tariffs and work prices relevant for Company’s operations

Performed financial analyses, capital budgeting and monitoring of capital expenditures

Landell Mills, Chisinau, Moldova, Financial Consultant: October 2003 – April 2004

Developed concept documents, Business Plan, Operations Manual, Loan Procedures and Surveys for the establishment of a National Loan Guarantee Fund in collaboration with World Banks and DFID

Developed a database for operations monitoring and budgetary control

Developed training programs, financial models, and presentations for 50 credit officers of 4 partnering Consulting Agencies

JV Gabiny Ltd, Orhei, Moldova, Chief Economist, JV Semiconductor Ltd, Chisinau, Moldova, Chief Accountant: February 2001 – April 2004

Administrated the restructuring of shoe manufacturing and garments plants and set up new plants for furniture manufacturing and memory chip assembling by leading a team consisting of 10+ specialists (economists, accountants, and production foremen)

Developed the Automated Accounting System, implemented the piece-rate pay system for production personnel, product costing, product pricing policy, and product mix optimization models

Developed the Accounting Policy and Automated Accounting System, financial reports (NAS), and annual master budgets and performance monitoring procedures

Agency for Enterprises Restructuring and Assistance (ARIA), Chisinau, Moldova, Financial & Accounting Consultant: March 1997 – May 2002

Developed Restructuring and Reorganization Plans at 5 large manufacturing companies and contributed to the privatization of the National Powers Supply Company (World Bank Projects)

Provided financial and accounting consulting services for restructuring and reorganization and implemented New National Accounting Standards (based on IAS) at 7 manufacturing companies

Implemented Cost Centers, Pricing, and Product Portfolio Optimization Systems at 3 manufacturing companies and elaborated investment memorandums and topic studies for 30+ foreign investors

Skills

Financial Management

Financial Accounting

Financial Planning

Financial Analysis

Budgeting & Forecasting

Executive Management

Business Administration

Business Development

Management Consulting

Project Management

Team Management

Team Leadership

Time Management

Strategic Management

Contract Management

Grant Administration

Strategic Partnerships

Negotiations

Fundraising

Communication

Nonprofit Organizations

Human Resources

Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, etc.)

Financial Accounting Software

Languages

English: Excellent (reading, speaking, and writing)

Romanian: Mother tongue

Russian: Native (reading, speaking, and writing)

German: Fair (reading), Good (speaking and writing)

French: Fair (reading and speaking ), Poor (writing)

References

Valentina BADRAJAN, Executive Director, Sustainable Development Account Moldova, adxx7o@r.postjobfree.com, +373-********

Artur LUNGU, Executive Director Finance, AMNI International Petroleum Resources LLC, adxx7o@r.postjobfree.com, +1-713-***-****

Cliff ISAAK, General Director, Kura Basin Operating Company, adxx7o@r.postjobfree.com, +995-*********

Declan MURPHY, Director, Strategy Partners Ireland, adxx7o@r.postjobfree.com, +353*********

Aureliu CASIAN, Executive Director, Competitiveness Enhancement Project - PIU of The World Bank, adxx7o@r.postjobfree.com, +373-********

Liviu GUMOVSCHI, Executive Director, CAPMU - PIU of The World Bank,

adxx7o@r.postjobfree.com, +373-********

Grigore RETIS, Energy Expert, Tetra Tech ES Inc., adxx7o@r.postjobfree.com, +373-********

VIOREL MUNTEANU

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