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Gedeon Katuala

Germantown

Summary

Seasoned professional and talented leader with twenty nine years of achievement in the non-profits and private sector’s management.

Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Country Operations Manager

The Mitchel Group, Inc.
04.2021 - 05.2023
  • Act as a facilitator between head office and country programs to ensure high quality program delivery and implementation and provide guidance and oversight of country office.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.

Principal Consultant

Global Insights Management Solutions, LLC
10.2018 - 03.2021
  • Principal specialized in NGOs finance, accounting, contracts and grants and compliance as well as in mining corporate social responsibilities issues.
  • Enabled business growth by identifying new opportunities within existing client base and expanding into untapped markets.
  • Streamlined project management processes for increased efficiency and timely delivery of professional services.

General Manager

Banro Foundation / Banro Corporation
05.2012 - 07.2018
  • Assumed overall responsibility for managing Banro Foundation (the corporate social responsibility arm of Banro Corporation, a Canadian gold mining and exploration company) in DRC, providing leadership and direction to the Foundation’s staff, overseeing its finances, administration, procurement, etc.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve key performance indicators and drive positive results across the organization.
  • Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices within all areas of operation.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and drive project success.
  • Championed change management efforts, successfully guiding the organization through periods of transition and growth.
  • Spearheaded corporate restructuring efforts, leading to improved organizational effectiveness and streamlined operations.

Senior Manager, Awards, Contracts, Grants and Compliance

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
01.2009 - 12.2012
  • Senior Management Team member, supported planning, implementation and monitoring of $20M a year PEPFAR funded HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment program in Cote d’Ivoire, providing leadership and oversight of key processes and metrics associated with donor compliance, risk management, financial, contracts and grants management and sub recipients capacity building activities for the Foundation’s Cote d’Ivoire’s office.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.

Senior Contracts and Grants Administrator

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
06.2007 - 06.2009
  • Ensured the regular delivery of effective and efficient contracts/grants management services to headquarters staff and support to field staff in five countries (including Cote d’Ivoire, Rwanda, Uganda, DR Congo and Swaziland)
  • Coordinated sub-grantees pre-award assessment review, lead the proposal and budget review process.
  • Coordinated proposal submissions by meeting with team to discuss proposed resources, draft administrative components, review budget and drive deadline achievement.
  • Completed pre and post-award research activities while delivering excellent customer service.
  • Strengthened collaboration among departments by facilitating regular meetings to discuss grant requirements and project goals.
  • Reduced errors in financial documentation by providing training on budget development and tracking for program staff.
  • Provided guidance on regulatory compliance issues, ensuring that funded programs adhered to applicable laws and regulations.
  • Facilitated successful audits of grant-funded programs by maintaining thorough documentation on file for review purposes upon request from auditors or funders.
  • Collaborated with finance department staff to reconcile monthly expenses against approved budgets regularly.
  • Proactively identified potential problems or areas of concern within grant projects, working with program staff to develop appropriate solutions and mitigate risks.

Manager, Grants Resources

Conservation International
05.2006 - 06.2007
  • Lead and managed the coordination of grantees and partners fiscal review process worldwide; Managed a team of four staff at HQ carrying out a full range of consultative (to internal clients such as program), advisory, monitoring, information gathering, evaluation and analysis of grantees.
  • Managed grants efficiently, ensuring timely disbursement of funds and proper allocation to different departments.
  • Streamlined grant application processes by implementing efficient tracking systems and organized databases.
  • Ensured compliance with donor guidelines, minimizing errors in reporting and enhancing the organization''s reputation.
  • Monitored project timelines closely, ensuring timely completion of tasks to meet donor deadlines.
  • Organized training workshops for staff members on best practices in proposal writing and grant management techniques.

Regional finance Director

Conservation International
05.2005 - 06.2006
  • Africa program’s senior leadership member provided finance leadership for the region to ensure standards of excellence through financial management, accountability and integrity were achieved.
  • Enhanced financial strategies by implementing comprehensive budgeting and forecasting processes for regional operations.
  • Streamlined financial reporting procedures for improved efficiency and accuracy in financial data analysis.
  • Developed robust internal controls to ensure compliance with corporate policies, resulting in reduced risk exposure.
  • Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for process improvements and resource optimization across the region.
  • Provided insightful financial analysis that informed leadership decision-making and supported long-term strategic planning efforts.
  • Coached and developed a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
  • Led the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with company objectives while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
  • Optimized cash flow management through the implementation of effective working capital strategies, enhancing liquidity position of the organization.
  • Spearheaded the automation of manual finance processes, reducing human error risks while increasing overall productivity levels within the department.
  • Mitigated financial risk by implementing a robust risk management framework, safeguarding company assets and ensuring business continuity in times of uncertainty.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.

Financial Manager

Academy for Educational Development
05.2004 - 06.2005
  • Responsible for the financial management of AED’s Technology Center
  • Position involved budget preparation, cost allocation and tracking, cash flow analysis, administration of subcontracts as well as the oversight, training and supervision of two (headquarters based) finance staff assigned to multiple projects worldwide.

Financial Associate

Academy for Educational Development
02.2002 - 05.2004
  • Associate to the LINKAGES project financial manager, I provided financial support, oversaw, processed and reconciled field offices monthly financial reports of LINKAGES field offices in Ghana, Haiti, India and Madagascar and Zambia.

Financial and Administrative Manager

Oxfam GB
06.1998 - 01.2002
  • Assumed overall responsibility for managing Oxfam / GB finances in Congo (a large and decentralized country program; had dotted line management country’s team of 6 accountants, logistician and IT assistant.
  • Developed annual budgets in collaboration with financial director.
  • Managed accounting-team data using Peoplesoft, entering and organizing payroll, adjustments and monthly accrual information.
  • Created and implemented effective accounting systems, best practices and policies.
  • Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.

Senior Analyst

Centre d’Analyse en Gestion Consult (CAG)
05.1996 - 05.1998
  • Served as financial analyst responsible for monitoring the Congolese economy; participated in various consulting assignments for both private and public enterprises.

Budget and Fiscal Analyst

Department of State, American Embassy
01.1990 - 01.1996
  • Responsible for budget, fiscal and administrative matters at USIS Kinshasa.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance and Management

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, Alabama

MBA -

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Master of Science - Project Management

University of Maryland - Global Campus
College Park, MD

Skills

  • Policy Implementation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Financial Management
  • Project Management
  • Staff Management
  • Budget Control
  • Budget Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Stakeholder Relations

Timeline

Country Operations Manager

The Mitchel Group, Inc.
04.2021 - 05.2023

Principal Consultant

Global Insights Management Solutions, LLC
10.2018 - 03.2021

General Manager

Banro Foundation / Banro Corporation
05.2012 - 07.2018

Senior Manager, Awards, Contracts, Grants and Compliance

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
01.2009 - 12.2012

Senior Contracts and Grants Administrator

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
06.2007 - 06.2009

Manager, Grants Resources

Conservation International
05.2006 - 06.2007

Regional finance Director

Conservation International
05.2005 - 06.2006

Financial Manager

Academy for Educational Development
05.2004 - 06.2005

Financial Associate

Academy for Educational Development
02.2002 - 05.2004

Financial and Administrative Manager

Oxfam GB
06.1998 - 01.2002

Senior Analyst

Centre d’Analyse en Gestion Consult (CAG)
05.1996 - 05.1998

Budget and Fiscal Analyst

Department of State, American Embassy
01.1990 - 01.1996

Bachelor of Science - Finance and Management

Jacksonville State University

MBA -

University of Phoenix

Master of Science - Project Management

University of Maryland - Global Campus

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