Rosemary khissa

Driven, results-oriented Finance and support services Director with over 20 years of dedicated experience leading financial programs and departments for international organizations. Currently certified as a Fellow - Chartered Certified Accountant (FACCA), Associate Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Manager (CM), and a Sun System - Certified Super User. Proven success in INGO accounting, financial management, grant management, internal and external auditing, and Human Resources and administrative functions. Talented in the development and implementation of multi-million-dollar budgets and grants, as well as the creation of internal controls to ensure compliance, efficiency and effectiveness in resource utilization and achievement of set objectives. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships and promoting synergy to drive positive change and comprehensive business approaches while enhancing performance. Expertise lies in Finance Grants Management - USAID, USDOL, DFID, DFAIT, EU, OFDA, Private Foundations, UN pooled funds (CHF), UN Agencies etc. Audit, Risk and compliance Supply chain management Treasury Management General Administration Worked in emergency relief context, worked for NGOs and Government institutions Managing Budgets ranging from $5M to $80M and mixed baskets of cash and in-kind donations Managed teams ranging from 5 to 45 staff, as direct reports and/or Matrix reporting Worked in various multicultural settings - Sierra Leone, Malawi, South Sudan, Mozambique, South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, Uganda