MICHAEL ZUSAIN

Experience

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  Tropenbos International

  May 2006 - Jun 2010

  Finance and Operations Officer

  Assisted in the preparation of Multi-Annual Programme Budget and maintained accurate books of accounts to audit level. Managed banking transactions, including writing cheques and payment vouchers for cash/cheque disbursements.Maintained assets records of the Programme and updated them periodically, managed contracts and consultants. Prepared social security contributions and income tax deductions for Programme staff, managed annual leave arrangements, and prepared and transferred Programme staff salaries to banks.Provided technical and financial assistance and advice to the Programme Director, prepared monthly financial reports for the Head Office in Netherlands, managed foreign exchange transactions, and entered all financial transactions into accounting software. Show less

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  FHI 360

  Jul 2010 - Nov 2013

  Finance and Operations Officer

  Provided accounting support for functions including record-keeping, international communications, and generating accounts payable and journal vouchers.Supervised gasoline for fuel vehicles, ensured timely maintenance of vehicles, and maintained and administered the office petty cash system.Organized and maintained filing systems, monitored and updated fixed assets register, and prepared payment vouchers and personnel timesheets.Reviewed financial reports of Implementing Partners, gathered budget information for financial budgeting, and undertook monthly cash budgeting with the Programs Manager.Managed day-to-day office operations, liaised with other departments for cost and revenue needs, and organized administrative and finance support for meetings and workshops, including procurement of equipment and materials. Show less

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  JSI

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2019

  Conducted routine Finance Reviews of Regional Offices to ensure compliance with USAID, JSI, and Government of Ghana policies.Ensured efficient and effective operation of the JSI/Kumasi Regional Office, including training and mentoring non-finance staff to support program activities.Reviewed finance and procurement documents for compliance with USAID and JSI rules and regulations, processing vendor payments accordingly.Processed transactions on electronic platforms, such as standard chartered bank electronic payment system and mobile money platforms, for vendor payments and other expenses.Supervised the disbursement of petty cash, certified monthly Regional Office accounts documentation, and maintained the fixed assets register.Assisted in the preparation of annual and USAID Expenditure Analysis reports, supported work plan/annual budget preparation, conducted monthly bank reconciliations, and supervised regional office vehicles and fuel use. Show less Supervised the keeping and updating of the project asset register, including managing transfers of funds to district offices. Processed staff monthly payroll, supervised drivers and vehicle fuel, and managed transfers of funds to district offices.Coded transactions according to project codes and input financial transactions into QuickBooks software, performing bank reconciliations.Played lead roles in the project procurement committee, reviewed and processed grantees' financial reports, and applied for VAT exemption orders.Responsible for the day-to-day running of the Tamale office and district offices, including liaising with implementing partners in financial and administrative matters, and submitting original financial documents to headquarters in the USA every month. Show less

  • Finance and Operations Officer

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Finance and Operations Officer

    Jul 2014 - Dec 2016
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  African Forum for Research and Education in Health (AFREhealth)

  Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

  Finance Manager

  Examined financial documents such as invoices, vouchers, and expense reports to ensure completeness, accuracy, reasonability, and validity of financial records.Maintained, monitored, and disbursed funds from project bank accounts in accordance with AFREhealth's financial policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with AFREhealth and donor guidelines.Ensured proper filing of accounting documents and maintained accounting records compatible with standard accounting practices, AFREhealth, and donor guidelines.Monitored and reconciled supplier statements, ensured timely settlement of bills, collected and disbursed cash, maintained a cash register for proper audit trails, and prepared monthly bank reconciliations. Show less

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  JSI

  Nov 2019 - Jul 2024

  Oversaw compliance with JSI, USAID, Government of Ghana, and other related organizations' principles and standards in financial, accounting, grant management, and procurement activities for a $41 million, five-year project.Scientifically coordinated the setup of finance and operations functions for smaller projects, such as USAID-CHISU, Gate Foundation projects, GAVI, CDC, ensuring cost-effective control measures.Coordinated local month-end closeout activities and prepared financial reports for USAID (quarterly and annually) in collaboration with the Home Office Accounting Team.Managed monthly payroll, including calculation of statutory deductions and payments to state authorities, and supported the Chief of Party in instituting cost-effective internal control measures for financial risk management.Support the HR unit in the management of Human resource issues Show less Achieved successful preparation of PEPFARER Reports and meticulous review of program budgets and expenditures, supporting the Director of Finance and Operations.Assisted the Takoradi team in enhancing finance-related operations by providing guidance on operations manuals and conducting staff orientation sessions, resulting in improved efficiency.Ensured strict compliance with USAID, JSI, and The Care Continuum Project policies by reviewing and approving monthly accounts documentation, vouchers, and reconciliation reports, contributing to seamless financial management.Streamlined communication and financial processes by coordinating bi-weekly home office and F&A calls, managing document flow from Takoradi to Accra offices, and authorizing electronic funds transfers (EFT) payments within a specified threshold. Show less

  • Director of Finance And Operations

    Jan 2021 - Jul 2024

  • Senior Finance and Compliance Manager

    Nov 2019 - Jan 2021