Financial Management Analyst
Resume:
MARK MISOMALI
Baltimore, MD 21207, USA
*************@*****.***
INNOVATIVE STRATEGIC-THINKER ASSERTIVE LEADERSHIP
Improved business operations by leading financial management and strategy engagements, while showing a dedication to excellence.
Results-driven financial professional with expertise in financial management, budgeting, and reporting, with a proven track record of delivering timely results. Skilled Financial Analyst with extensive experience in finance, internal control, accounting, risk management, and grants administration, with a background in donor-funded programs.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
•Deltek Costpoint
•COBRA, PM Compass
•NetSuite ERP
•Google docs/sheets MIP, Adaptive
•Salesforce, Workday
•Phoenix, MAPPR
•E2, GLAAS
•SAGE Line 50
•SharePoint
•WebTA, ADP
Advanced MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) – Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University, USA 2022
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – East & Southern Africa Management Institute, Arusha, Tanzania 2013
International Diploma in Computer Studies – National College, Information Technology, Blantyre, Malawi 1992
Diploma in Business Studies – University of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi 1986
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE PALLADIUM GROUP, WASHINGTON, D.C, USA
Senior Manager, Finance and Administration March 2023 – March 2025
Trained and coached 10+ financial managers on compliance and reporting, ensuring seamless financial operations.
Led annual budget reviews, scrutinizing work plans for accuracy and compliance, and provided actionable insights.
Collaborated with Program Managers to align budgets with financial plans and driving strategic decision-making.
Conducted in-depth financial analysis, identifying key revenue changes, and informing data-driven business decisions.
Spearheaded initiatives, including accruals, variance analysis, and pipeline reviews, to optimize financial performance.
Prepared and submitted quarterly financial reports to donors, ensuring transparency and compliance.
Processed quarterly reporting, maintaining accurate financial records and facilitating smooth operations.
Updated monthly budget trackers and convened regular meetings to discuss financial pipelines, burn rates, and risks, promoting proactive financial management.
Ensured adherence to internal and donor regulations, coordinating tasks to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.
Delivered Financial Management Training to field finance and operations staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE, INSTITUTE OF HUMAN VIROLOGY, BALTIMORE, USA
Senior Cost Manager September 2021 – March 2023
Created budget development tools, templates, and guidelines
Analyzed past spending and attained quotes as needed for accurate cost proposals
Created and reviewed budgets and budget narratives for different donors in compliance with solicitations
Provided cost proposal and budget training to country field staff.
CORUS INTERNATIONAL, WASHINGTON DC, USA
Senior Manager, Finance and Accounting August 2020 – June 2021
Provided expenditure analysis, financial reviews, and suggested corrective actions, for operations efficiency.
Investigated accounting discrepancies and irregularities, identify and act upon transformation opportunities, and mediate risks, and drove sustainable change.
Consistently achieved greater than 90% monthly budget and forecast accuracy by developing and implementing annual and mid-year budgets and projections.
Spearheaded quarterly internal and external financial IFRS compliant reporting & controlling, including SF-425.
Efficiently provided financial management support and training for HQ and field offices.
Accurately prepared all reports and scheduled for the annual audit while consolidating monthly accounting activities and integrated report compilation.
Processed and reconciled vendor invoices for consortium partners and consultants
HELEN KELLER INTERNATIONAL, WASHINGTON DC, USA
Program Finance Manager February 2019 – July 2020
Fostered accountability to increase productivity through prompt preparation and review of project budgets following established plans for donor funding.
Actively involved in Mid-Year and annual budget reviews, and tracks against expenditures.
Created and implemented Accounting and Operating programs that created efficiencies and delivered more accurate and reliable data on quarterly and annual reports per donor requirements.
Coordinated financial strategic planning, analysis, and reporting activities for country offices including budgetary, and internal control processes.
Coordinated and provided support for Grants & Contracts to ensure procurement processes are followed.
Corrected inefficiencies in all financial processes that resulted in increased office support and aided in revitalizing the relationship between the organization and the society.
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, MALAWI
Financial Analyst November 1998 – July 2018
Tactfully conducted financial reviews that improved the financial management performance of grantees and reduced external audit findings by 70%.
Designed and delivered financial management training to grantees, increasing their understanding of rules and regulations, and resulting in 90% compliance.
Saved capacity building costs and contributed to staff development by providing in-house training to Financial Analysts, Accountants, Program managers.
Identified and reprogrammed cancelation and expiration funds to save 95% of funds that might be lost.
Coordinating A-133 single audits for US organizations and Recipient Contracted Audit (RCA) for local organizations, ensuring compliance with generally accepted audit procedures, relevant laws and regulations.
Spearheaded Public Financial Management Risk Assessment Framework (PFMRAF) which identified critical fiduciary issues for USG funding consideration.
Influenced Contracting Officer’s decision making through accurate cost analysis for new proposals.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Public Financial Management Risk Assessment Framework Training, USAID, USA 2016
Applied Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop, USAID, Lilongwe, Malawi 2016
Fraud Awareness, Detection and Reporting Training, USAID, Kampala, Uganda 2014
Audit Management and Tracking Systems Training, USAID, Bangkok, Thailand 2014
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