Daniel Lodinya Stephen
Juba City,Central Equatoria State
Summary
A seasoned professional, certified in Core Humanitarian practices, Professional Internal Auditor, and Certified Forensic Accountant, equipped with analytical prowess and creative proficiency in Finance and Project Management. Adept at applying business analytic techniques and critical thinking to innovate new systems and elevate existing operations. Demonstrated expertise spans system module implementation, test system integration, business process enhancement, research, and ad-hoc analysis. Recognized as a resourceful problem solver, consistently conceptualizing effective solutions for challenging situations and optimising success. A skilled and articulate communicator, adept at bridging communication across diverse groups and organizational levels.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance and Compliance Coordinator
Reproduction Health Association of South Sudan
Juba, South Sudan
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing the financial aspects of projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Expertise in project cost analysis, revenue recognition, Internal control and compliance
- Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and drive successful project outcomes
- Key donors and duties include UNFPA, DEFID and USAID Grants
- Ensure the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of the organization's day-to-day financial and accounting operations, as well as regular reports (weekly, monthly; quarterly, annual and year-end)
- Ensure budgets and budgetary revisions are prepared in adherence with the relevant budget cycle
- Monitor the timely submission of budgets by budget holders and key a revision of budget submissions to confirm the reflections financial impact of the proposed activities
- Review payment vouchers/Journals to ensure completeness and compliance with RHASS Procedures and regulations
- Provide strategic financial support to the area senior management team, including master budget development and monitoring in coordination with awards operations and supply chain teams
- Monitor the funding operation gap in the area and ensure timely measures for all field offices
- Ensure the country program's financial accounting environment aligns with RHASS policies, procedures, donors' rules and regulations, and legal requirements
Senior Projects Accountant
Norwegian People's Aid
Rumbek, South Sudan
10.2018 - 07.2023
- Responsible for Three (4) NPA office locations, which include NPA Mvolo, Rumbek, and Yirol Office, Finance, and Accounting duties
- The special responsibility of The Project Accountant is to ensure that NPA's resources, internal control, compliance, and donors' grants are properly managed and that all regulations/requirements applicable to those funds have been fully complied with
- Managing EU budget of 3300,000 Euros, UN WFP,407000 $, NMFA, 15 M NORK
- USAID 4.5M, SSHF- UNOCHA 268,000 $, UNFAO 368, 000 $ NORAD, 15M A, and DFID grants for the three offices
- Reviews of payment vouchers/Journals for completeness and are in line with NPA Procedures, a regulation
- Ensures that the country program's financial accounting environment complies with NPA's policies and procedures, donors' rules and regulations, and legal requirements
- Oversees the execution and timely posting of all financial transactions, including intra-agency and suspense transactions
- Checks, verifies and reconciles transaction listings from Agresso against the payments and receipt vouchers to identify any posting errors
- Preparation of monthly total balance sheet reconciliations and filling (Bank Account reconciliation)
- Checks and verifies periodic Imprest requisitions, and transfer requests before submitting them to Juba
Finance and Administration Officer
Norwegian People's Aid
Maban, Upper Nile State
01.2015 - 09.2018
- Managed Emergency Response Project funded by USAID worth 4.8 Million USD yearly for over 3 consecutive years of Funding and with 95% audited reported accuracy
- Ensured meticulous compliance with all USAID contractual requirements, verifying and confirming adherence to stipulated standards
- Efficiently managed financial systems, files, and the posting of all costs to NPA's Aggresso online accounting system
- Acted as a key liaison between NPA's head office in Juba and the project, addressing financial matters and facilitating responses to internal or external audit requests
- Technical managed, and reviewed payroll, invoices, and in-field fee payments, adhering to NPA accounting procedures and USAID's policies
- Prepared journals and accurately posted accounting transactions into the ERP Aggresso Unit 4 system
- Contributed actively to ongoing analysis, forecasting, and review of project expenses, accruals, and projections
- Prepared comprehensive monthly field expense reports and promptly reported monthly expenses to Head Offices
Admin/Human Resource Officer
Yei Vocational Training Centre
Yei River County, South Sudan
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Maintained electronic and hard copy filing system
- Handled requests for information and data
- Prepared written responses to routine inquiries
- Prepared and modified documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos, and emails
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for managers or supervisors
- Prepared agendas for meetings and prepared schedules
Education
Masters of Science - Project Management
Liverpool John Moore's University
12.2023
Diploma - Risk Management
Organization of Certified Risk Managers
Master of Business Administration - Leadership and Theology
Faith Leads University
Florida, USA04.2024
Advance Diploma - Leadership and Management with a concentration in Human Resource Management
Tuazama Leadership School
01.2023
Professional Diploma - Leadership and Management
Shaw Academy in Partnership with Austin Peay State University
04.2022
International Diploma - Project Management
Brentwood Open Learning College
10.2019
Diploma - Forensic Accounting and Investigation
Brentwood Open Learning College
11.2018
Masters of Business Administration - Finance and Accounting
Kampala International University
11.2017
Bachelor Degree Honors - Human Resource Management
St. Lawrence University
11.2014
Skills
- Financial Planning and Budgeting
- Financial Control and Monitoring
- Effective communication skills
- Fraud detection and prevention skills
- Strategic planning skills
- Team building skills
- Financial Reporting skills
- Accounting software skills
Accomplishments
- 3 Years successful implementation of USAID Funded Project Finance worth 4.8M $ with no cases of cost disallowed.
- Implemented NPA and Donor Rules and Regulations about financial uses of OFDA, USAID, EU, Norad, and NMFA Grants management.
Membership Affiliations
- The Institute of Certified Forensic Accountant, Canada, USA, http://www.forensicglobal.org, info@forensicglobal.org, Full, 5232, Certified Professional Forensic Accountant (CPFA)
- The Institute of Certified Forensic Accountant, Canada, USA, http://www.forensicglobal.org, info@forensicglobal.org, Full, 5247, Certified Professional Internal Auditor
- APMG- International, UK, https://apmg-international.com/, chair-ethicsboard@apmgroupltd.com, Full, 04261366-01-71DR, Certified Financial Management for Development and Humanitarian Professional (FDM Level-1)
- Global Risk Community, affiliate Member, www.globalriskcommunity.com
- Organization of Certified Risk Managers, UK, affiliate Member
- Institute of Financial Consultant, Canada, USA, Candidate for Certified Professional Accountant
Training
- Accrual Accounting Basic, International Public Sector Accounting Standards, United Nations, Awarded certificate of accomplishment
- Financial Management for Development professionals, Hymenium through Disasteready.org, Awarded Certificate of Accomplishment
- Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation, Coursera through the University of West Virginia, USA, Award Certificate of Accomplishment
- Computerized Accounting Software ERP such as QuickBooks, Sage 50 UK and Aggresso, Nganda Consulting firm, Uganda, Award Certificate of Accomplishment
- Introduction to corporate Finance, Institute of Corporate Finance, Award Certificate of Accomplishment
- Criminal Psychology, International Open Academy UK, Award Certificate in Criminal Psychology
- Criminology and Profiling, International Open Academy UK, Award Certificate in Criminology and Profiling
- Basics of Compliance Management, Alison, Ireland UK, Award Certificate in Basics of Compliance Management
- Internal Auditing- Fundamental Principles and Concepts, Alison, Ireland UK, Award certificate in Internal Auditing-Fundamental Principles and Concepts
- ISO-Management System Audit Techniques and Best Practices, Alison, Ireland UK, Award Certificate in ISO-Management System Audit Techniques and Best Practices
- Achieving Compliance excellence in an organization, Alison, Ireland UK, Award certificate in achieving compliance excellence in an organization
- Certified Trainer IT Masterclass, Chalmers Stuart University, Certificate of Achievement
- Being a Manager-Leader in a VUCA world, IT Masterclass by Charles Stuart University, Australia, Certificate of Achievement
- Fundamental of Risk Management, Organization of Certified Risk Managers, UK, Awarded Certificate
- Risk Management, Organization of Certified Risk Managers, UK, Award Certificate in Risk Management
Affiliations
- Organization of Certified Risk Managers, UK
- Global Risk Community
- The Institute of Certified Professional Forensic Accountant
Certification
Certified Professional Forensic Accountant
Certified Professional Internal Auditor
Certified Financial Management for Development and Humanitarian Development professional
Certified Corporate Governance Professional
Timeline
Finance and Compliance Coordinator
Reproduction Health Association of South Sudan
08.2023 - Current
Senior Projects Accountant
Norwegian People's Aid
10.2018 - 07.2023
Finance and Administration Officer
Norwegian People's Aid
01.2015 - 09.2018
Admin/Human Resource Officer
Yei Vocational Training Centre
01.2014 - 12.2014
Diploma - Risk Management
Organization of Certified Risk Managers
Master of Business Administration - Leadership and Theology
Faith Leads University
Advance Diploma - Leadership and Management with a concentration in Human Resource Management
Tuazama Leadership School
Professional Diploma - Leadership and Management
Shaw Academy in Partnership with Austin Peay State University
International Diploma - Project Management
Brentwood Open Learning College
Diploma - Forensic Accounting and Investigation
Brentwood Open Learning College
Masters of Business Administration - Finance and Accounting
Kampala International University
Bachelor Degree Honors - Human Resource Management
St. Lawrence University
Masters of Science - Project Management
Liverpool John Moore's University
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