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My expertise is both diverse and widespread and encompasses financial management, strategic planning, budgeting, logistics, programme coordination, ECHO funded programmes, administration, donor contracts, operational agreements, payments, expenditure reviews, audits, risk analysis, accounts reconciliation, statutory contributions, disaster management, organisational development, stakeholder analysis, change management, payroll, staff development, proposal writing, financial systems, resource mob |
 Contact Samra Campara-Clary
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Area of Expertise: |
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Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance
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Professional Experience: |
Regional Finance Manager/Head of Country Office/Senior Logistics Officer 1996-2009 & 2014-2016
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Geneva/Sarajevo/Budapest/Tajikistan/Bosnian Delegation
Accounts Payable , Finance Department, Geneva (2015-2017)
• Liaised with internal & external clients to consolidate documentation to deadline & in compliance with regulations
• Successfully managed payment cycle activities including expenditure and purchase order reconciliations
Office of Internal Audit and Investigations, Geneva (2015-2016)
• Excelled across challenging finance management, auditing, accounting, logistics and administration roles for IFRC
• Supported the external audit coordinator in gathering documentation & ensuring impeccable ECHO/annual audits
• Conducted thorough data analysis and desk reviews of office/project related expenditure; delivering timely reports
Statutory Contributions Coordinator, Finance Department, Geneva (2015)
• Consistently ensured up-to-date databases, mailing processes, audited financial statements & supplier invoices
• Regularly communicated with the National Societies to ensure compliance with the organisational regulations
Senior Logistics Officer, Geneva (2014)
• Used own initiative to streamline the filing system to improve accessibility of procurement/logistics documentation
• Established good professional working relationships with General Logistics Systems team members
Head of Country Office, Bosnia and Herzegovina Representative Office, Sarajevo (2003-09)
• Led strategy and teams as head of country office for the Red Cross Society of Bosnia and Herzegovina (RCSBiH)
• Coordinated the delivery of major disaster recovery, health, humanitarian and communication programmes
• Impeccably managed a CHF 1.5 million budget and supervised financial/administrative functions including payrolls
• Drafted, negotiated and finalised contracts and operational agreements to ensure the success of programmes
• Identified possible cooperation partners and created clear financial donor and narrative reports to secure funding
• Focal point of contact; negotiating with donors to secure support, seal contracts and achieve funding goals
• Advised across budget management, zone financial issues, training, financial standards and financial reporting
• Key member of the FACT financial team; drafting the budget & overseeing cash flow during floods in Romania
• Organised regular coordination meetings to ensure smooth operations and improve staff performance
• Built multilateral and bilateral partnerships with Italian/German/Spanish/UAE RCs & the International Committee
CAREER & ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE (Continued)
Regional Finance Manager, Regional Office, Budapest (2003)
• Engaged with Budapest region’s programme coordinator to create feasibility reports and run grant projects
• Key advisor to country offices/national societies on preparing budg
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Education: |
Master of Technical Sciences, Marketing, University of Sarajevo
Besides a master’s degree in Management, I hold a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering. In addition, I am certified specialist for international relations, foreign policy and development cooperation.
Diplomatic Corps courses include International Relations, Foreign Policy & Development Cooperation
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Years of Experience:
15-20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, French, Bosnian, Russian |
Nationality:
Bosnia And Herzegovina
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