Pamene Baridi (MSc., FCA, ACMA, CGMA)

Experience

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  Intercontinental Bank PLC

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

  Bank Teller

  Industrial Trainee Posting of all cash transactions  Daily call-over of transaction vouchers  Counting of bulk cash Processing of Subject to Count [STC] cash  Monitoring performance of micro credits and loans (Group Business Support Loans).

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  Premium Microfinance Bank Ltd

  Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

  Banking Officer

   Manage account Receivables Manage account Payables Posting of cash transactions Reconciliation of daily cash transactions. Daily call-over of transaction vouchers  Report on banking liquidity requirement

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  Premium Microfinance Bank Ltd.

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2012

  Head, Financial Control and Accounts

   Financial accounting and reporting for the organization. Monitoring and enforcement of operational and internal control procedures. Preparation of statutory accounts and audit responsibility. Analysis and interpretation of financial data and preparation of reports i.e. monthly management reports. Financial planning, budgeting & forecasting. Comparison of budget and expenses. Payment of taxes and rendition of other statutory dues to appropriate government agencies. Interfacing with the regulators and other statutorily constituted agencies. Preparation and rendition of CBN/ NDIC returns monthly. Separation of expenses into CAPEX and OPEX. Preparation of budget variance report. Preparation of fixed asset schedule Preparation of payroll monthly. Reconciliation exercise. Attending to other matter as may be call upon from time to time. Show less

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  FHI 360

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Capacity Building Accountant (CBA)

  USAID Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services Capacity building and knowledge sharing to Partners, GoN and CBOs on financial management and reporting. Maintenance of all financial and accounting records for the State office. Preparation of payment vouchers and raising cheques for workshops and vendor payments. Preparation of check listing for expenditure analysis. Bank reconciliation and advances reconciliation. Reviewing of Implementing Partners record and books. Submission of Monthly Financial report to executive office. Preparation of Monthly Sub Awardee Financial Report for IAs. Preparation of cash request and budget for executive office. Grant management and monitoring. Ensuring compliance to policy and procedures in discharging of my responsibilities. Logistic support to workshops and seminars conducted by the Office. Statutory payment to government (PAYE, WHT). Monitoring NGO subproject budgets in accordance with approved work-plan activities. Provide support with the accounting workflow in the review and audit of Zonal Office and sub recipient reports for reimbursement of expenditures. Analyse, develop, and monitor accounting/fiscal control procedures and program budgets including monitoring cash flows and requesting for fund transfers from FHI/HQ. Prepares financial reports for Zonal Office staff to monitor and track obligations and expenditures. Provide technical assistance to NGOs on accounting and financial matters. Identify areas needing improvement and provide necessary staff development and training. Functions as support for fiscal year-end adjustments and other related financial benchmark dates. Assists FHI/Nigeria staff in contractual modifications necessary for existing business/programs and develops costing strategy to aid in the preparation of cost proposals. Serve as a resource person to FHI/Nigeria and NGO staff on USAID financial regulations and FHI/Nigeria Terms and conditions. Show less

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  TAMROSE

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Finance and Administration Manager

   Develop, and manage a system of chart accounts and all bookkeeping procedures. Preparation of financial reports in accordance with GAAP quarterly and annually. Preparation of balance sheet and income statement monthly. Support monthly internal management financial and operating reporting processes. Preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Support external Auditors in provision of schedules, ledgers and trail balance during annual audit and raising of final journals in line with year-end closure audit. Preparation of financial returns for partner agencies. Support to annual planning and budgeting processes. Manage and supervise the company’s accounts payable and institute a procurement policy for the effective management of vendors, suppliers and contractors etc. Manage and supervise the accounts receivable unit and develop credit control strategies to assist the company’s working capital management. Provide strategic leadership, in the day-to-day planning and effective management of the finance and treasury operations of the company. Responsible for developing and implementing financial, accounting and administrative procedures of the company with specific reference to: Payroll, Inventory Management, Procurement procedures, Filing and payment of taxes and statutory contributions in a timely manner, bank reconciliations. Or any other accounting, finance and administrative procedures that may be required from time-to-time.  Review of Bank Reconciliation exercise by subordinate staff – Company Accountant. Assign roles and responsibilities to the finance team from time to time to facilitate goal congruence. Show less

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  FHI 360

  May 2013 - Jul 2018

  USAID Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Program Lead procurement processes, ensuring donor and internal rules and value for money are prioritized. Coordinate supply chain management processes Provide main support with problem resolution on CO cash accounts, bank resolutions, finance systems, resolution of audited questioned costs, and financial close outs at the state level. Ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the state office, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records. Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of subprojects account activities. Oversee contractual issues for the state office. Ensure continuous flow of funds to state office and to sub recipients. Provide support to and coordinate the FHI/Nigeria activities within USAID and PEPFAR guidelines and regulations. With relevant parties from programs, finance and contracts and grants, develop subproject documents, work plans and budgets. Oversee capacity building activities and other support to local implementing agencies (IAs) in the focus states. Serve as point of contact for logistical and administrative needs in the office. Coordinate all administrative and secretarial support services for the field office (as relevant). Keep proper office records/filings as appropriate. Record minutes of staff meetings and circulates same amongst the field staff. Coordinate all travel details/logistics for the staff, consultants and TDyers’ including booking hotel accommodations and arranging for airport and hotel pick-ups. Provide logistic support for workshops and trainings. Coordinate all records/storage of supplies for the country office. Perform other duties as assigned. Show less  Preparation of Monthly Financial Report (MFR) to the execute office. Bank Reconciliations and Reconciling Advances. Reviewing of travel related retirements and processing all kind of payments to staff and vendors. Deduction at source and remittance of all statutory tax deductions to relevant tax authorities and obtaining credit notes for vendors. Reviewing of Implementing Partners monthly financial reports. Sub award management, sub award modifications, sub award closeout. Support the monitoring of program financial performance by providing necessary information and analysis to indicate implementation rate against result. Facilitate all payment requests, financial record keeping. Monitoring of project and program budgets and coordination of financial data to provide accurate and updated financial information. Facilitate and coordinate procurement processes to ensure quality service delivery.  Ensure compliance to policies, rules and regulation and institute adequate internal control system and audit follow. Preparation of Sub Awardee Financial Report to the executive office. Support in preparation of modifications to Sub Award contract agreements. Show less

  • Senior Finance & Admin. Officer

    Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Accountant

    May 2013 - Jul 2017
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  Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Senior Finance and Administrative Officer

  USAID Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Program Monitor program implementation in line with budget Provide capacity building, review reports and oversight to partner organizations. Prepare varied periodic financial reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports) including financial status of subprojects account activities. Lead procurement processes, ensuring donor and internal rules and value for money are prioritized. Provide main support with problem resolution on CO cash accounts, bank resolutions, finance systems, resolution of audited questioned costs, and financial close outs at the state level and partners. Ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the state office, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records. Ensure continuous flow of funds to state office and to sub recipients through monitoring. Provide support to and coordinate the AHNI activities within USAID and PEPFAR guidelines and regulations. With relevant parties from programs, finance and contracts and grants, develop subproject documents, work plans and budgets. Oversee capacity building activities and other support to local implementing agencies (IAs), and Partners in the focus states. Supervise and coordinate all travel details/logistics for the staff, consultants and TDyers’ including booking hotel accommodations and arranging for airport and hotel pick-ups. Perform other duties as assigned by the HQ director of finance and Enterprise service management. Show less

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  FHI 360

  Jun 2019 - May 2020

  Senior Finance and Administrative Officer

  USAID HIV Epidemic Control Surge Implementation - SIDHAS• Provide main support with problem resolution on CO cash accounts, bank resolutions, finance systems, resolution of audited questioned costs, and financial close outs at the state and zonal level.• Ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the state and cluster office(s), including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of subprojects account activities.• Oversee contractual issues for the state and cluster office(s).• Provide support to and coordinate the FHI/Nigeria activities within USAID and PEPFAR guidelines and regulations.• With relevant parties from programs, finance and contracts and grants, develop subproject documents, work plans and budgets.• Oversee capacity building activities and other support to local implementing agencies (IAs) in the focus states.• Serve as point of contact for logistical and administrative needs in the office. Show less

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  USAID Integrated Health Program - Nigeria

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2024

  Operations Manager

  USAID Integrated Health Program (USAID-IHP TO6)• Responsible for the management and implementation of effective and efficient operational, financial and compliance activities that deliver the project in accordance with contractual obligations, company policies, Group Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Guidelines and client rules and regulations.• Overseeing overall operations at State Office and provides operations guidance and oversight for IHP state offices• Works with finance team and technical leads to manage and forecast cash needs for Nigeria offices• Regularly reviews operations practices, develops, and optimizes internal operations policies, and provides feedback on risk mitigation strategies• Performs project procurements as per the procurement policies and donor regulations including maintaining vendor lists, solicitation of quotations/proposals, and documentation of procurement decisions and contracts, and managing vendor relationships• Ensures timely receipt of quality services/goods and best value for the price; ensures that vendors are timely paid and procurement contracts are closed in order; manages office facilities, equipment, assets, vehicles, IT, etc.; and maintains up-to-date assets registers• Adheres to and trains relevant staff in all project administrative and operations policies and procedures• Coordinates with operations team at the Abuja Central Office to initiate vetting processes for vendors, consultants, new hires, etc.• Ensures the Fixed Asset Register of the project is up to date and comprehensive.• Supports the Director to ensure that all assets of the project are safe and secure. Show less