Professional Experience:
I am a seasoned leader with over fourteen years professional experience working in the International development sector, three years in the Intergovernmental sector and fifteen years working in the finance and accounting sector. My background includes working in International CSOs, Intergovernmental Institutions as well as public and private entities. I have progressive management skills with concentration on poverty alleviation, women and gender, youth, education, HIV/AIDS, advocacy, fundraising, rural development and global health. My background is in working with vulnerable and marginalized communities (women, children and youth) within the continent of Africa and diaspora.
My skills include gender equality advocacy and training, regulatory compliance, HIV awareness education, programme planning, development and implementation, evaluation, strategic planning, policy advising, governance, research, board governance, volunteer management, coordination, administration and delivery, contract negotiation, fundraising, grants and proposal writing, concept note writing, report writing, event planning, donor relations and financial management.
Accounting Experience: Professional Accountant with over fifteen years experience working within medium to large companies in Canada and the United Kingdom. I have worked in finance, non for profit, pensions, property management and auto manufacturing sectors. My skills include full cycle accounting - accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial analysis, budgeting and reporting, fund allocations, forecasting, accruals, journal entries, intermediary payments, banking, bank reconciliations, credit reconciliations, billing, banking, financial statement preparation, month end closures, year end closures, payroll, broker commission reporting and calculation, variance analysis, auditing, vendor liaison and customer service.
Specialities: Public Administration, International Development, Global Diplomacy, International Relations, NGO Management, Women and Gender Issues, Peace and Security Advocacy, Poverty alleviation, Fundraising, Youth development, Education, Rural Development, Health, Advocacy, HIV/AIDS, Accounting and Finance.