Hanan Maygaag
Finance Manager
NAIROBI,30
Summary
I am particularly excited about the opportunity to bring my expertise to UNDP and contribute to its ongoing projects. I thrive in dynamic environments that demand strong analytical skills, adaptability, and a solution-oriented mindset. I am eager to discuss how my skills and experience align with your organization’s needs.
Experienced Finance Specialist with expertise in financial oversight, grant administration, and compliance. Strong background in finance and grants management. Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Proficiency in financial statement preparation and reporting. Extensive knowledge of lease products, real estate, and related tax/accounting ramifications. Solid understanding of lease and loan documentation. Expertise in risk management planning, contracts, and grant regulations. Familiarity with payroll systems, office administration, and financial software. Over 13 years of regional finance and operations support in Yemen, Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than [Number] years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Finance Manager
DT GLOBAL
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
09.2022 - Current
- Manage monthly reconciliations with headquarters
- Oversee cash flow management and maintain accurate financial ledgers and reconciliations
- Ensure integrity of financial transactions, budget revisions, fund availability, and compliance with internal control mechanisms
- Supervise in-country financial management in line with USAID, DT Global, and local financial regulations
- Oversee finance teams across multiple project sub-offices
- Review and approve payment requests, vouchers, and field office expense reports (FOERs)
- Manage payroll systems, financial reporting, and ensure compliance with DT Global’s approval thresholds
- Respond to internal/external audits and ensure timely financial remittances
- Provide financial training to staff and oversee financial risk management
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Implemented risk management strategies to protect company assets and minimize losses.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by training team members on financial best practices and software enhancements.
- Improved stakeholder confidence with detailed financial analysis and transparent communication.
- Managed cross-functional teams to streamline project financing, reducing time to market for key products.
- Improved forecasting accuracy, allowing company to make proactive adjustments with strategic initiatives.
- Delivered comprehensive financial training programs for non-finance managers, enhancing cross-functional understanding and collaboration.
- Streamlined internal audit process, enhancing efficiency and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw successful integration of financial systems post-merger, ensuring seamless transition for all stakeholders.
Finance Specialist
DT GLOBAL
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
04.2022 - Current
- Maintain ledgers, cashbooks, and reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with financial reporting and accounting procedures
- Monitor petty cash usage and ensure authorized expenditures
- Oversee month-end financial closeout and reporting
- Supervise payroll processing, tax remittances, and financial audits
- Conduct financial orientation and training for new employees
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Assisted in successful audits by maintaining detailed documentation and providing timely responses to auditor inquiries.
- Monitored and evaluated financial performance and authored and delivered communications.
- Identified and addressed control matters, maintained sound processes and compiled data for testing projections.
Projects Finance Manager
Gabiere A. Group
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepare financial reports and cost allocations for projects in Djibouti and Kenya
- Supervise finance operations in Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya
- Monitor foreign exchange markets and assess financial risks
- Evaluate and manage real estate financial opportunities
- Develop and track operational budgets
- Ensure financial compliance with local regulations
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Improved forecasting accuracy, allowing company to make proactive adjustments with strategic initiatives.
- Implemented cost-control measures that substantially decreased unnecessary expenditures.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
Finance Specialist
DT GLOBAL
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Process monthly financial transactions for project expenses
- Assist in preparing financial reports for the head office
- Monitor project budgets and ensure compliance with financial guidelines
- Manage payroll, travel, and miscellaneous expenses
- Provide financial guidance and compliance oversight
- Prepared comprehensive annual reports highlighting key financial metrics and achievements for stakeholders'' review.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Monitored and evaluated financial performance and authored and delivered communications.
- Identified process issues and made recommendations for improvement or correction.
Finance Specialist
AECOM International Development
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
11.2015 - 11.2019
- Handle financial transactions and monthly financial reporting
- Maintain budget tracking and burn rate analysis
- Supervise payroll and expense management
- Conduct financial training for project staff
Senior Finance Officer
American Refugee Committee
Somalia, Mogadishu
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Implement financial and accounting systems for donor compliance
- Ensure timely financial reporting to HQ and donors
- Conduct financial monitoring and budget performance reviews
- Provide finance-related training and mentoring to project teams
Project Financial Management Consultant
ECOTECH Ltd.
06.2010 - 08.2013
- Ensure financial integrity and compliance with international accounting standards
- Manage program funds, liquidity, and reporting
- Oversee budgeting, financial monitoring, and donor fund management
- Supervise HR-related financial processes and compliance audits
Finance Officer
Family Empowerment and Relief Organization
07.2009 - 05.2010
- Prepare profit and loss statements and financial reports
- Develop budgets and analyze revenue/expenditure trends
- Maintain accounting control procedures and financial compliance
Executive Program Officer
Yemeni National Fund, Sana’a
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
03.2008 - 04.2009
- Conduct situation analysis and institutional capacity development
- Develop and implement training programs
- Lead gender and youth integration strategies
- Oversee program monitoring and implementation
- Prepared annual data to determine metrics for operational performance.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in improved organizational performance.
- Established long-term client relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Commerce – Major in Accounting
Sana’a University
Sana'a 09.2004 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Sana’a University
Sana'a 09.2004 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Microsoft – Yemen Soft
Sana'a 06.2006 - 06.2007
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Project Coordination
- Thorough Due Diligence Analysis
- Skill Development
- Orientation
- Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Cash Flow Management
- Grants Management
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Planning
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Accounting Software
Seminars And Training
- Monitoring of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), Hargeisa, Not Provided
- Conflict and Crisis Management, Kenya, Not Provided
- Enhancing Institutional Capacity Building, Kenya, Not Provided
- Hostile Environment and Security Training, Kenya, Somalia, 2015-2018
Additional Information
Managed complex projects with budgets of up to $500K monthly, leading diverse teams to achieve project milestones., Developed project roadmaps, managed resources, and optimized project lifecycles to ensure seamless execution., Engaged with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives., I am particularly excited about the opportunity to bring my expertise to UNDP and contribute to its ongoing projects. I thrive in dynamic environments that demand strong analytical skills, adaptability, and a solution-oriented mindset. I am eager to discuss how my skills and experience align with your organization’s needs.
Key Qualifications
- Experienced Finance Specialist with expertise in financial oversight, grant administration, and compliance.
- Strong background in finance and grants management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Proficiency in financial statement preparation and reporting.
- Extensive knowledge of lease products, real estate, and related tax/accounting ramifications.
- Solid understanding of lease and loan documentation.
- Expertise in risk management planning, contracts, and grant regulations.
- Familiarity with payroll systems, office administration, and financial software.
- Over 13 years of regional finance and operations support in Yemen, Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.
Timeline
Finance Manager
DT GLOBAL
09.2022 - Current
Finance Specialist
DT GLOBAL
04.2022 - Current
Projects Finance Manager
Gabiere A. Group
08.2021 - 04.2022
Finance Specialist
DT GLOBAL
11.2019 - 07.2021
Finance Specialist
AECOM International Development
11.2015 - 11.2019
Senior Finance Officer
American Refugee Committee
10.2013 - 10.2015
Project Financial Management Consultant
ECOTECH Ltd.
06.2010 - 08.2013
Finance Officer
Family Empowerment and Relief Organization
07.2009 - 05.2010
Executive Program Officer
Yemeni National Fund, Sana’a
03.2008 - 04.2009
High School Diploma -
Microsoft – Yemen Soft
06.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Commerce – Major in Accounting
Sana’a University
09.2004 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Sana’a University
09.2004 - 07.2008
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