Bashkim Rrezja, MA

Experience

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  FINCA Kosova

  Feb 2000 - May 2011

  • Responsible for the complete accounting cycle; accounts receivable, payables, payroll and treasury (ALCO) functions covering nine branches and eleven sub branches • Major accomplishment was implementing a Product Costing system which evaluated the cost effective of each loan product by branch and down to the loan officer level—this project was recognized by HQ CFO as a quality performance measurement tool; • Developed both financial and operation plans for Kosovo. Rolled out budgeted activity by branch which covered all financial and non-financial aspects of the business; • Maintained and created an ALCO report for 12 months; this included analyzing the expenditures and revenues plus forecasting projected liquidity needs • Worked closely with all the lenders on reporting and ad-hoc issues to ensure compliance and performed due diligence exercises at their request;• Responsible to the management, training and development of the Tellers and ensuring that they are performing according to policies and procedures. Initiated new ways to maximize the Teller module functionality whereby the Tellers could input branch administration costs at location.• The resident expert on all SIEMS functionality; I have done a completed As-Is and To-Be analysis for SIEMS in order to meet External Audit and internal reporting requirements; set-up SIEMS in Kyrgyzstan in 2005 & 2006• Currently managing an in-house accounting staff of four and oversight of more than 28 Tellers across nine branches and eleven sub-branches• Closely working with external audit in preparing disclosure of financial statement base on IFRS requirement• Responsible for AML reporting to state agency (Financial intelligence Center) Show less Identified potential clients for micro loans.Analyzed applicant’s financial status for loan evaluation to determine feasibility of loan.Worked with clients to identify their financial goals and to find ways of reaching those goals.Participated in credit committee meetings for decision making of loan applications.Negotiated payment arrangements with customers who have delinquent loans.Monitored loan portfolio.Trained new employees for loans methodologies and FINCA MFI policies Show less

  • Finance Manager

    Aug 2008 - May 2011

  • Deputy Finance Manager

    Oct 2000 - Jul 2008

  • Loan officer

    Feb 2000 - Sept 2000
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  FINCA Kyrgyzstan

  Apr 2005 - Jun 2005

  Consultant

  - Financial data's reconciliation for system upgrade (SIEM) - Training for system user and finance team in all FINCA Kyrgyzstan branches- Improve processes and procedures

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  FINCA Haiti

  Mar 2011 - Apr 2011

  Consultant

  Purpose - Identify a Finance Transformation Strategy for Finca Haiti for discussion Approach / Activities - Assessment of the key areas of the current finance organization Deliverables - Gap analysis that identifies the gap between the current process capabilities and FINCA leading practice, A view on the improvement opportunities which if implemented would deliver efficiency, effectiveness, reduce cost and improve accuracy. Roadmap for change/development of the finance operating model and beginning of an associated business case Show less

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  FINCA Haiti

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2012

  Chief Financial officer

  1. Supervise and develop all finance staff2. Manage accounting,financial control and reporting activities3. Implement financial analysis as a key management tool4. Create/modify regulations, procedures for finance activities5. Ensure compliance6. Manage treasury activities and liquidity management7. Manage planning and budgeting activities8. Co-ordinate external audit9. Co-ordinate and supervise IT10. Participate in the general management of F/Haiti

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  FINCA Kosova

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

  Deputy Chief Financial officer

  -Supervise:AccountingTaxesPayroll Payment (transfer domestic & international)Reporting, budget & financial controlLoan administrationTreasury with 5 staff in site and over 30 tellers onsite

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  First Micro Credit Company- FMCC hereafter FMFC , AKAM affiliate

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2017

  CFO

  1.Guidelines and Compliance2.Accounting & Reporting3.Controlling, Budgeting & Forecasting4,Liquidity and Funding5.FX & Hedging6.Anti Money Laundering7.State Authorities8.External Auditors9.MIS, Data Security & Archiving

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  Zinkunie-Ks

  Oct 2020 - now

  Manager

  - Oversees the day-to-day operations of the business unit or organization- Ensures the creation and implementation of a strategy created to grow the business- Provides direct management of managers in the operating business unit- Ensures the development of goals and objectives- Supervises and coordinates the administrative sector, human resources and finance - Ensures that the company is in compliance with applicable laws and procedures internally and externally - Controls and supervises the implementation of all regulations and procedures of the company - Proposes changes and preparation of regulations, procedures and work process - Supervises the main programs of employment and development of talents - Proposes ideas and strategy of marketing and business promotion - Communicates the strategy and results to the employees of the unit. - Reports the main results to the general director and the executive director. - Engages with the general director and the executive director in broader strategic organizational planning. Show less

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  UNIVERSITY OF PRIZREN - "UKSHIN HOTI"

  Jun 2022 - now

  Member of industrial advisory board
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  Loyola-Profesionale

  Jul 2024 - now

  Director