Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 48 years of experience, including 15 years in public financial management, the expert possesses key qualifications in public financial management, performance accounting, auditing, and capacity building. Career highlights include leading international initiatives such as the first PEFA assessment in Indonesia and contributing to drafting PFM reforms. Previously held roles such as Head of Loans and Grants at IFAD and Senior Financial Management Specialist at the World Bank, the expert has developed toolkits for PFM evaluations and strategic roadmaps, significantly enhancing financial management frameworks across various regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

With extensive experience working with international donors, the expert has collaborated with organizations such as the World Bank, IFAD, EU, ADB, Dutch Government, and IMF. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like governance, health, education, and infrastructure. Worked across diverse projects involving regional and national scales in locations including Indonesia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The expert has contributed to PFM reforms, developed financial management frameworks, and engaged in policy dialogue with government and donor partners.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions across key sectors such as public finance, micro-finance, anti-corruption, grants, finance and accounting, and corporate social responsibility. Responsibilities have included roles like Senior Consultant, Head of Loans and Grants, and Senior Financial Management Specialist. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes public financial management and auditing standards. Geographic experience spans Asia Pacific, Africa, and Central Europe, demonstrating a broad scope of work and cross-cutting knowledge in governance and financial accountability. Notably, the expert has deep familiarity with Indonesia, supporting PFM reforms and engaging with local governance structures, and has also worked in India, the Philippines, Timor Leste, Bangladesh, Samoa, Ghana, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Moldova, and Egypt.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is fluent in English and Hindi, with Hindi being the mother tongue. They possess working proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia, having used these language skills extensively in international contexts such as in-country work in Indonesia and collaboration with multilingual teams. Their language competencies have facilitated effective communication and engagement with diverse stakeholders in various professional settings. The expert holds a Chartered Accountant degree from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, an advanced postgraduate qualification in accounting. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Economics from St. Stephens College, Delhi University, India. These qualifications provide a strong foundation in accounting and economics, supporting an extensive career in financial management and international development.