• Responsible for managing and coordinating US$ 2.5 mln grants portfolio part of G4G contract; • Works closely with the Program components to develop detailed specifications for Public-Private Dialogue and Economic development grants ; • Prepares RFA set of documentation and issues grant announcements, facilitates review and evaluation of grant application packages and final selection process; • Assesses the legal eligibility of an applicant to receive the grant and technical capability to manage grant; • Negotiates agreements with selected grantees and ensures that proposed project budget adheres to work plan and stated targets; • Monitors projects implementation by reviewing a variety of records including progress reports, financial reports, conducts site visits; • Conducts grants management seminars for various stakeholders and explains USAID/Deloitte policies and procedures with regard to managing grant funds and preparation of reports; • Prepares financial documentation for Grants Close-out, Budget Amendments.

• Developed, implemented and managed effective and streamlined financial management system to enable smooth peration of financial/grant/procurement functions of the $40 mln Program in compliance with USAID contractual obligations and Deloitte internal policies; • Efficiently managed cash flow to ascertain financial sustainability of the Program, raised early warning on funds shortfall, updated monthly funding limit budget; • Oversaw timeliy execution of all responsibilities of the finance unit including but not limited to daily processing of bank transactions, petty cash payments, staff payroll, financial reporting to management, donors and revenue service; • Provided management with timely financial information required for decision-making in planning future activities in line with the approved work plan, e.g.: monthly actual costs, accruals, cost forecasts; • Ensured financial control and administration over all awarded sub-contracts/grants, monitored subcontractors /grantees activities against approved scope of works, prepared monthly subcontractors implementation report; • Reviewed and verified correctness of all accounting documentation in compliance with Deloitte requirements and Georgian Legislation; • Participated in preparation of the annual budget for each project year, collaborated with Program components at activities planning stage; monitored budget compliance ; • Upon request of the Financial Management Team conducted audit and testing of the new financial reporting system, identified shortfalls, suggested improvements; • Closely cooperated with Program Financial Controller, Internal Auditors, Risk Management Team, Revenue Service, Bank ; • Successfully carried out start up and close out operations during program launch and upon program closure

• Efficiently oversaw and coordinated financial, human resources, procurement and grants functions of the ECMI Caucasus office projects and sub-grant components; • Reviewed and approved all contracts and agreements, including procurement of goods and services from local provider, assured compliance with donor contractual obligations and ECMI HQ regulatory framework; • Supervised accounting and operations support staff, delegated tasks, ensured day-to- management of ECMI accounting, finance and procurement and handling of programmatic activities; • Oversaw processing of monthly accounts and preparation of financial reports to ECMI HQ and donors; • Reviewed and updated financial and administrative guidelines; • Provided support to Regional Director and program staff in drafting grant application packages to external donors, facilitated implementation of financed projects activities; • Coordinated monitoring of sub-grants implementation and timely reporting within ECMI small grants program; • Participated in the proposal review and sub-grant award panel; • Performed site visits to ensure successful implementation of the field activities, developed clear recommendations to Regional Director based on project implementation challenges.

• In cooperation with the Program Coordinator ensured overall coordination, monitoring and control over implementation of the of the Infrastructure and Agriculture development projects portfolio under the € 7.8 mln multi donor Economic Rehabilitation Program; • Under overall supervision of the Chief Military Officer ensured efficient implementation and monitoring of the projects within the OSCE supported Georgia Demilitarization and Community Security Program; • Safeguarded and managed contributions from 21 donors, ensured efficient and proper allocation and utilization of funds by projects within the Program in compliance with donor requirements; • Coordinated all Program(s) related activities, liaised with finance, procurement, HR units, OSCE Vienna HQ, Implementing Partners, Governmental Agencies, Donor Institutions; • Developed, monitored and administered Program operational budget, analyzed deviations actual versus budget (variance analysis),carried out costs saving and costs reduction policy; • Prepared forecast of cash inflows and projection of monthly/quarterly and annual expenditures to ensure reliable cash and/or cash deficit situations; • Periodically provided management with financial analysis on Program funds status, contributed to the Program management by providing strategic and analytical advice; • Certified availability of funds for monthly staff payroll, procurement of goods and office running costs; • Worked with the Office of Internal Oversight and donors’ on audit of grant documentation; • Leaded Program Implementation Unit, delegated work to staff and guided in handling day-to-day operational activities, participated in staff selection panel; • Participated in selection, negotiations and discussions with Implementing Partners (IP) concerning planning and implementation of the approved projects, worked with IPs on a regular basis, provided technical support and guidance on reporting and accountability procedures; • Screened and evaluated submitted project proposals in terms of compliance of financial and narrative parts, ensured projects meet the selection criteria and are in line with the Program objective; • Reviewed grantees budget to ensure they are based on actual needs and reflect operational plans, carried out budgetary control and adjustment during the implementation; • Ensured timely launching of approved projects and implementation of contractual obligations (control over issue of tenders and RFQs, bidders selection and progress of works); • Monitored projects progress against activity plan by conducting regular on-site visits, conducted coordination meetings with IPs and Program Implementation Unit; • Supervised and coordinated timely submission and review of IPs’ interim and final financial and narrative reports for compliance of financial/programmatic parts and consistency against the set outputs; • Prepared periodic and final report to donors according to reporting terms;

• Carried out collection of data, analysis of information and preparation of reports on current fiscal, accounting and banking systems and administration procedures; • Examined mechanism and prepared reports on Social/Income tax and tax arrears collection, tax compliance and administration; • Worked closely with the Ministry of Tax Revenue and State Tax Department on regular receipt and analysis of financial data from the regional Tax Agencies

Managed and controlled financial issues and business performance of the representation office; • Implemented and monitored financial management procedures and internal control system in accordance with the company policy and Georgian statutory requirements; • Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and internal management accounts to the HQ in accordance with the IAS requirements; • Prepared monthly and annual financial statements and tax returns in accordance with the Georgian Tax Legislation; • Compiled annual operational budget, carried out quarterly budget review and analysis of deviations, prepared budget adjustment; • Entered all financial transactions in the General Ledger; reconciled accounts; • Liaised and collaborated with Financial Controllers, Auditors and Tax Authorities.

• Opened and maintained current and deposit accounts; • Prepared monthly currency accounts re-evaluation and provided the adjusting entries for the General Ledger; • Carried out currency conversion transactions and wire transfers; • Settled purchases and sales of currency at the inter bank currency exchange • Prepared monthly and annual balance sheet statements on currency operations; • Monitored daily reconciliation of cash transactions with the cashiers department.