GIHAN ABOULEZZ
Freehold
Summary
Financial and Administrative Expert both in the private sector and at the United Nations Headquarters.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief, Board of Inquiry
United Nations Headquarters
New York
06.2006 - Current
- Organized and directed the work of the Board of Inquiry Unit; provided authoritative advice to senior management on strategic issues; liaised with oversight bodies; analyzed audit, risk, and compliance reports and conducted presentations on S.M.A.R.T. recommendations; updated senior management on the status of recommendation implementation; developed policies and revised SOPs; prepared budgetary planning using results-based budgeting; advised senior management on procedural and policy matters; identified lessons learned and best practices for systemic changes; ensured accurate reporting of internal control systems; represented the Audit Response & Boards of Inquiry Section in the annual Member State Briefing on the Safety and Security of United Nations Personnel; drafted and finalized high-profile reports for the Under-Secretary-General of the Department of Operational Support; built consensus and recommended improvements to existing policies and guidelines; conducted yearly workshops.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Finance Officer
United Nations Headquarters
New York
12.2001 - 05.2005
- Co-managed approximately 14 billion USD and EUR of the Iraqi Oil Proceeds Portfolio (OIL-FOR-FOOD PROGRAM). Reviewed bank statements and analyzed the collateral report, and consolidated the daily activity of the United Nations Iraq Account to formulate a report on the status of the Account, on behalf of the Treasurer for submission to the Security Council; examined current procedures in order to provide written replies to queries of internal and external auditors; reviewed and adjusted cash flow to take advantage of interest rates when possible, while ensuring that cash collateral requirements are met.
- Managed financial reporting processes for international projects and programs.
- Developed budget proposals in collaboration with various departments.
- Analyzed financial data to support decision-making for global initiatives.
Manager, Capital Markets Desk
Gulf International Bank
New York
12.1992 - 11.2001
- Marketing & Institutional Sales: established and maintained corporate client relationships; planned and customized suitable marketing strategies for attracting investments from major U.S. corporations. Cash Management & Trading: evaluated and purchased investment grade notes and bonds appropriate for the Bank's investment portfolio; partook in structured finance research, including feasibility studies in arranging product financing; actively traded money book in excess of $1.2 billion; evaluated and traded currency arbitrage deals and derivative products; traded Eurodollar futures. Increased Middle Eastern and European customer base by 10%; developed a service plan to deliver specific financial services and products to the client; consistently met or exceeded profit objectives.
Education
MBA - International Business
Wagner College
New York, NY01.1996
BA - Economics
New York University
New York, NY06.1988
Skills
- policy writing
- budget planning
- audit analysis
- Data analysis
- Excel
- Power BI
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
Languages
- Arabic
- French
- English, Native
- Arabic, Fluent
- French, Intermediate
Timeline
Chief, Board of Inquiry
United Nations Headquarters
06.2006 - Current
Finance Officer
United Nations Headquarters
12.2001 - 05.2005
Manager, Capital Markets Desk
Gulf International Bank
12.1992 - 11.2001
MBA - International Business
Wagner College
BA - Economics
New York University