Thiri Thiri

Experience

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  United Nations

  Sept 2008 - now

  • Direct $155M project budget formulation and cost plans, managing staff and non-staff requirements, resulting in an increase in budget accuracy and streamlined cost planning.• Manage budget and funds, processing commitments and expenditures against WBS elements, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance with financial regulations.• Conduct training workshops on ERP system transactions, reducing transaction errors and enhancing staff competency in financial management and reporting.• Execute ERP BI report analysis, identifying and rectifying discrepancies, ensuring 100% accuracy in annual financial reports and closing functions while collaborating with stakeholders for resolution.• Lead budget performance submissions, allotments, and fund redeployment, optimizing resource allocation and increasing operational efficiency.• Coordinate SAP technical training sessions by liaising with vendors and departments, facilitating the training of 50+ staff, resulting in an improvement in SAP proficiency across the organization.• Manage 6 financial resources while supporting global personnel operations across 5+ duty stations, ensuring alignment with project objectives and UN regulations• Provide guidance on financial transactions, ensuring compliance with UN policies and procedures, resulting in a reduction in audit findings and improved financial control. Show less • Formulated submission of program budgets and cost plans for XB funds, support accounts, and performance reports, managing multiple funding sources worth $25M while ensuring alignment with UN regulations.• Identified discrepancies in results-based budgeting framework, improving accuracy in budget preparation processes.• Organized and updated costing sheets and BIS forms, reviewing 6+ annually financial proposals for executive review, resulting in enhancing financial transparency.• Streamlined reimbursement processes, reducing processing time through effective collaboration with external departments, including the Finance Division and vendors directly.• Oversaw management of donor contributions and grants, processing 25+ invoices weekly and ensuring on-time release of $5M+ in funds.• Collaborated with senior finance personnel, providing budget support and leveraging BI and ECC reports to optimize financial analysis.• Identified funding discrepancies and resolved financial planning issues to ensure alignment with departmental objectives, increasing budget efficiency.• Monitored 5+ accounts, ensuring compliance with UN regulations and IPSAS policies, utilizing ERP systems for accurate financial tracking, resulting in a #% compliance rate.• Conducted investigations into unliquidated expenditures, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize financial processes, resulting in a #% reduction in unliquidated expenditures and improved financial transparency. Show less • Managed a budget of $3M while optimizing budget allocation and projecting year-end funding availability, resulting in suggesting adjustments for optimal resource utilization with X% accuracy.• Enhanced financial transparency by preparing and presenting detailed financial performance reports, analyzing variances between budgets and actual expenditures, ensuring compliance with UN financial regulations.• Streamlined vendor payment processes and verified quality assurance for products, reducing processing time and handling an average of 6+ invoices monthly, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial rules.• Investigated HR activities, including contract extensions and SSA payments, ensuring compliance with budget constraints and organizational policies, while maintaining high standards of financial integrity.• Provided financial and HR support to the office by liaising with the Executive office to optimize processes and ensure smooth operations across departments.• Collaborated with stakeholders to optimize resource allocation, aligning with organizational goals and objectives. Show less • Expedited onboarding processes for new staff by efficiently managing personnel actions, financial authorizations, and stock requisitions, resulting in a reduction in administrative processing time.• Boosted contract management efficiency, leading to an increase in staff retention by preparing review reports and facilitating appointment extensions.• Increased financial transparency by generating employment verification and budget allotment reports, facilitating in cost savings through informed decision-making.• Facilitated equitable promotions by processing Special Post Allowance (SPA) recommendations, increasing employee satisfaction.• Optimized HR management for 230 staff members, achieving streamlined operations and ensuring compliance with US laws, regulations, and standards.• Leveraged advanced IMIS system proficiency to optimize HR operations, including leave managements and recruitment, increasing recruitment efficiency and improving data accuracy. Show less • Drafted and proofread 60+ daily correspondence, including letters to Heads of State, enhancing diplomatic communication efficiency and adherence to protocols.• Managed confidential documents in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, maintaining discretion at all times.• Coordinated the secure distribution of the Secretary-General's meeting notes and telephone conversations via a coded cable system, ensuring confidentiality and timely dissemination to key stakeholders.• Managed and responded to 60+ daily inquiries from staff and external sources, utilizing Correspondence Log Portal (CorrLog) to identify topics and facilitate communication across departments.• Optimized travel logistics for the Chef de Cabinet, coordinating visa applications, accommodations, and transportation arrangements, resulting in a reduction in travel-related costs. Show less

  • Senior Finance and Budget Manager

    Jul 2019 - now

  • Financial Analyst

    Oct 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Financial Analyst

    Apr 2015 - Oct 2017

  • Administrative Assistant

    Aug 2011 - Apr 2015

  • Administrative Assistant

    Sept 2008 - Aug 2011