A highly motivated and enthusiastic management level professional with over eight years professional experience in accounting, finance and administration, with progressive seniority in International Development Organizations. Demonstrated competence in annual and multi-year proposal and workplan development, budgeting and reporting to bilateral agencies for programs throughout West Africa. Expertise in the financial management of sub awards including fixed amount awards, standard grants, Inkind grants etc. Highly skilled in the development and strengthening of financial systems to ensure compliance with good financial management principals, office management, program relationship management and information technology. Enthusiastic, dynamic person with strong communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in multicultural environment with diverse stakeholders. Strong planner and problem solver who readily adapts to change, works independently and consistently exceeds expectations. Able to build and bond teams as well as to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Managed grants in excess of $2,000,000 per annum for six (6) years. Provided financial management support for program in eight (8) countries across Africa (Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Benin, Senegal, Mozambique).