Mercy Phiri

Financial Controller , International NGO

Lusaka, Zambia

Over 10 Years of experience in NGO Financial Management, accounting and compliance. I have a passion for development and believe in the work that I do to bring about a better world for all.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
Professional Experience:

Chartered Accountant with experience leading a dynamic finance team of multi-million dollar projects using multiple currencies in National and international NGO with the highest budget value managed being 50M$ per year
• Post graduate in regional and local economic development from the University of Dundee with experience working in the development and emergency context including countries like South Sudan and Malawi
• Member of the Senior Management Team involved in strategic planning, setting up Policies & procedure as well as creation and implementation of internal control systems in line with organizational and donor financial standards.
• Transferable financial management skills including financial analysis and reporting , grant management, effective budgeting and budgetary control, compliance monitoring all with the objective of building the capacity of my coworkers
• Understanding of key donor requirements having worked with USAID, UNDP (CHF), OFDA, WFP, IOM, UNHCR, DFID, UAB, Irish Aid, UNICEF, World Bank, and ECHO. I am computer literate, with advanced knowledge on Microsoft Office applications (Excel, words, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook). I am knowledgeable and experienced in the use of SAGE, ACPAC, Microsoft Great Plains, and QuickBooks
Countries of work experiences: (Long term assignments) United Kingdom, South Sudan, Malawi, Kenya, and Zambia; (Short term assignments): Uganda and Kenya



Education:

Post graduate in Regional and Local Economic Development from the University of Dundee in Scotland
ACCA Qualified

Affiliations and Achievements:

Countries of work experiences: (Long term assignments) United Kingdom, South Sudan, Malawi, Kenya, and Zambia; (Short term assignments): Uganda and Kenya

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

10-15 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English

Nationality:

Zambia

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