Asilaza Noel

Experience

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  The Lutheran World Federation

  May 2013 - Aug 2015

  Finance Officer

  This position led the field program management and coordination of finance and administrative systems in the field program office. I ensured the smooth running of an effective financial management function within the field program through formulating, planning and implementing the set strategic goals in line with the organisation’s global financial benchmarks.

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  The Lutheran World Federation

  Dec 2017 - Jun 2019

  Finance Administration Coordinator

  This Position involved assisting in the program management & coordination of finance and administrative systems within different field locations and the country program in general. The objective of this was for me to ensure effective and efficient running of financial and administrative management functions within the country programs through formulating, planning and implementing the set strategic goals in line with the organisation’s global financial and administrative benchmarks. Specifically, I was deeply involved in financial planning & monitoring, proposal development, report management, Financial risk management using feasible means considering the operational context of the country of operation different field locations, provided sound financial stewardship/treasury management, guided the development of the strategic financial plans, prepared/monitored budgets and managed compliance with control systems as per prescribed policies. I provided sound leadership to subordinate staff throughout the organization. As a member of the senior management team of the organization, I was constantly expected to provide advice on financial operations including review of all large agreements with contractors, donors, partners, providers of credit arrangements and other third parties. I constantly engaged with a wide range of donors on budgets and financial reporting. I led a team of four senior finance officers and four finance officers whom I constantly mentored and coached to ensure effectiveness and conformity that drove towards the desired organisational vision. I strengthened the implementation of systems, internal controls, SoPs by regularly traveling to different field locations to provide short refresher training courses on financial matters to support staff and program managers. The role involved strict adherence to monthly management and financial reports including monthly balance sheet, Income statement, Cash flow statement and various grant reports. Show less

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  World Food Programme

  Jul 2019 - now

  Finance and Admin Officer

  My main role is to ensure efficient and effective coordination of finance and administrative systems within WPF's operations. The objective of my role is to assist in the implementation of an effective financial and administrative management function within WFP program through formulating, planning and implementing the set strategic goals in line with WFP's corporate regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the organisation’s global financial benchmarks. I am specifically involved in operational planning and monitoring, reporting management, managing financial risks within the context of WFP's operation, provide sound financial stewardship/treasury management, guide the development of the strategic financial and Administrative plans, monitor budgets and manage compliance with control systems as per the prescribed policies. I provide leadership on liaison with subordinate staff and other units. In my role as a technical financial expert and senior staff , I play a key role in providing advice on financial operations including review of all large agreements with contractors, service providers, providers of credit arrangements and other third parties. Show less