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Amanda Dobson
Planning and Budget Manager , International non profit
Abidjan, Cote Divoire
MBA graduate with more than 10 years experience in managing international projects in the non profit sector. Interested to work in Finance, Project and Program Management in an international environment.
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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
Professional Experience:
? Prepared the annual Project budget and quarterly forecast
? Oversaw daily financial operations of international projects (budget: > 220 million USD)
? Responsible for on-site financial reviews of 11 International genebanks to ensure appropriate spending of funds
? Reviewed annual financial reports from more than 100 partners and compiled reports to donors
? Supported fundraising, technical and operations teams in preparing and monitoring their budgets and expenditures
? Risk Management
? Maintained up-to-date cash on hand for more than 10 projects
? Supported external auditors (PwC), providing supporting documentation and information
? Developed the Full Cost Recovery Policy
? Carried out payment processing procedure
? Raised requests for supplies and services, purchase orders; certified and reconciled invoices
? Assisted with monthly bank reconciliations
? Maintained financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures and payments
? Coordinated and developed the Financial Policies and Procedures Manual as well as the Contracts Policies and Procedures Manual in collaboration with the CFO and team
? Assisted in development of a new ERP system
Education:
Completed an MBA in International Management at ESCP Europe (Turin, Italy and Madrid, Spain campuses). Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at John Cabot University in Rome, Italy. Hold a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree from the University of Wales as well.
Attended courses for Full Cost Recovery and USAID Rules and Regulations.
Affiliations and Achievements:
Certificate: How to Build the Budget
September 2016
InsideNGO – London, UK

Certificate: Full Cost Recovery, The Mechanics November 2014
InsideNGO – London, UK

Certificate: Full Cost Recovery, The Strategy November 2014
InsideNGO – London, UK

Available for:
  • Job opportunities

    Years of Experience:
    10-15 years
    Highest Qualification:
    Masters
    Languages:
    English, italian
    Nationality:
    United States
    LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/amanda-dobson/21/842/b08
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