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Amos Gardy
Current Address: Monrovia, Liberia Nationality: Liberian

E-mail: contactgardy@gmail.com Skype: gardyamos Cell: +231-880-989-649

231-775-021-905

Profile Summary:
A track record of 10 + years experience of senior operations, logistics, compliance and financial
management.
Extensive experience in financial management, and operations in sensitive and insecure environments
across Liberia and Ghana.
Excels in start-up phase, establishing and compliance of systems and procedures, donor guidelines,
finance and administration, troubleshooting and recovery.
International and multi-cultural senior management experience.
Excellent team-building skills with emphasis on capacity building of national staff in roles,
responsibilities, and personal development.
Strong background in program management including livelihoods, education, legal development, health
and community-based projects, relief distributions, cash for work and cash transfer programs, camp
management, and supply / contract management of both large and medium construction projects.
Strict management of large and small operational and program budgets, resources and assets.
Familiar with major donors and multiple funding.
Work ethic, experience and capacity to meet strict deadlines.
Successful in establishing logistics, finance, human resources and program integration and coordination
to provide a consistent, communicated and coordinated flow of support services.
A strong manager in delegating of tasks and responsibilities and also prepared to take a hands-on
approach to get the job done.
A sense of humor.

Education:

MBA Accounting, Cambridge International College-Jersey, UK, August 2013

Postgraduate-Diploma -Financial Strategy & Policy, Cambridge International College-Jersey, UK, June 2012
Advanced Diploma-Accounting, Cambridge International College-Jersey, UK, October 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Financial Accounting, Cambridge International College-Jersey, UK,
October 2010

Multiple in-house workshops and training course during missions

Certificate in Understanding The Ebola Virus and how to avoid it.

Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Certificate in Financial Management of USAIDs Funded Projects
Certificate in Expert Purchasing Management
Certificate in Communication and Resource Mobilization
Certificate in Public Procurement
Anti-fraud and corruption training
Practical Financial Management for NGOs
Conflict Resolution & Management

Financial Applications: Navigator; QuickBooks; Tally, Agreso

 Work Experience

From Location &

Organisation Position / Title Description
to Country
Nov 2, Monrovia, USAID/Liberia/ Finance and Ensure that all project expenditures are in compliance with JSI policies and procedures and
2016 Liberia APC Operations USAID rules and regulations related to finance, operations, and personnel and are supported
Present Manager by accurate and complete documentation;
Serve as focal point for JSI-related financial queries, coordinating all correspondence from JSI
and APC/DC regarding wiring of cash, payments, financial reporting and related matters;
Manage and monitor spending against costed work plan, liaising with Chief of Party and other
key staff, including the technical and support teams as needed to share and obtain updated
information;
Prepare internal control checklist and ensure that cash movements, and expenditures follow
the proper protocols;
Supervise the preparation of payroll and tax payment for staff on a monthly basis;
Review petty cash request form and approves for disbursement;
Conduct monthly reconciliation and review monthly QuickBooks reports and ensure timely and
accurate submission of electronic databases and hard copy vouchers to JSI/Boston;
Follow up financial transactions with banks, outside agencies and vendors;
Review and reconcile travel advances and travel expense report for staff ensuring appropriate
documentation;
Ensure signatory policy is followed; and
Serve as the supervisory line-manager for finance team within APC Liberia.
Sept Monrovia, USAID/Liberia/ Head of Supervise all financial and administrative support functions of the Project including budget
2015 Liberia LPAC Finance and planning, finance operations, logistics, procurement, inventory, HR, travel and transport, and
June Operations(Pro IT
2016 ject Supervise Monrovia office support team in coordinating logistics associated with the
Administrator) implementation of project activities
Review monthly field financial report and any financial management reports
Responsible for overseeing bank accounts, fund transfers and payments to vendors,
subcontractors and project staff
Serves as the key liaison with local vendors and subcontractors with regards to contractual,
financial and personnel issues
Serves as liaison with the home office in the U.S. on financial management and administration
concerns.
Jan 2015- Monrovia, NRECA Finance Oversees implementation of the projects local accounting system and performs/manages all
Sept Liberia International Manager monthly accounting functions including compiling monthly financial information, reconciling
2015 bank accounts and petty cash, and administering the payroll of local staff, and
records/documents all project inventory. Participates in in the recruitment and hiring of local
staff. Ensures timely filing of all registrations, reports, audits, and other documentation
required by local authorities. Assists with procurement of local goods and services.
2014-Jan Monrovia, Winrock Finance & Ensured accounting, finance, procurement, subcontract, and grant controls and procedures
2015 Liberia International Grants that ensure high level of financial integrity in the program and follow USAID and Winrock
Manager practices and procedures, and comply with local accounting laws/regulations.
Prepared monthly and quarterly field financial reports and reconciliations to HQ in a timely
manner with regard to project spending and projections.
Prepared budgets and budgetary control systems and ensured all expenditures are in line with
approved budgets.
Managed all subcontracts, revising through amendments as necessary throughout the LOP
ensuring all flow-down clauses and general provisions were consistent with the prime
contract.
Managed all project procurement including coordinating with all stakeholders for procurement
of construction materials, generators, vehicles, and software.
Assisted in the grant selection process by participating in the process of screening, reviewing,
and scoring proposals and the selection panel to choose grantees, and aided in the
development of all financial and technical reporting templates for grant recipients, and
manages financial aspects of grants (payments for deliverables)..
2012- Monrovia, Winrock Project Ensured staff compliance with project requirements regarding requests for bids and
2014 Liberia International Accountant procurement policies. Implemented transparent and auditable financial support functions.
Responsible for monthly financial reporting including field reports on all accounts. Served as
acting COP as needed and assumed necessary technical, operational, and financial oversight.
Collaborated with the COP and technical staff in the development and implementation of
project strategy. Created and maintained professional relationships with project partners
2011- Monrovia, Right To Play Project Coordinated the proper and timely payment of Gbarnga Field Office accounts in accordance
2012 Liberia International Accountant with RTP financial procedures, including cash and bank payments. Ensured that requisitions
strictly adhere to RTPL procurement procedures and reported any findings. Conducted regular
spot checks on pricing as necessary, and reported any findings. Ensured the reconciliation of
both bank and cash balances at the end of the month. Maintained proper financial records and
documents. Acted as a point person for financial matters at the Gbarnga Field Office, liaise
with Finance Officer and Country Manager as required.

2010 - Monrovia, Education Finance & Prepared financial reports and monthly forecasting. Monitored delivery of office and project
2011 Liberia Development Administrative equipment and materials. Prepared budget requests and payment vouchers. Supervised store
Center Officer management, inventory control, and procurement and vehicle management. Ensured financial
International transactions are in accordance with EDC/USAID financial rules and regulations. Monitored for
potential over- or under-expenditure and other problems, and suggested remedial actions..

2006- Accra, Ghana RESPECT Administrator Managed resources ensuring that financial transactions were in accordance with RESPECT
2008 International financial rules and regulations. Detected potential over- or under-expenditure and suggested
solutions. Supported monitoring of project financial performance for all RESPECT resources
(core and non-core) by providing
necessary financial information and analysis. Assisted in the management of various projects
budget-by-budget formulation, monitoring expenditures, and preparing revisions. Ensured the
effective financial recording and reporting system, internal controls, and audit follow-up and
processes financial transactions in accurate and timely manner.
Languages: English (Fluent), French (Intermediate)

Other accreditations:
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK
Certified Financial Planner, USA
Chartered Procurement Professional, UK
Expert Purchasing Management Professional, USA
Certified Human Resource Professional-UK

Select Consultancies:
Developed financial strategy and plan for ACM Local NGO Finance Department.
Trained Boards of Governors, Head Teachers, and School Management Committees in Governance, Leadership, and
Financial Management.
Conducted Revenue Enhancement Study for Bopolu District Local Government.
Developed Budget and Accounting manuals for Local NGOs Finance Department.
Human Resource Management and Environment Assessment

References:

1. Joyce Williams Edwin Togba-MA

Human Resources Officer Country Manager, SDA International
JSI/USAID/APC Liberia sdaghana@gmail.com
jwilliams@lr.jsi.com

2. Jestina Togba Andrew Kovarik

USAID/LPAC Project Chief of Party, SHOPS, Winrock International
Program Assistant Akovarik@winrock.org
jtogba@checchiconsulting.com

3. Inga-Elisabeth Hawley
Chief of Party, LESSP, Winrock International
ihawley@winrock.org
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