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Moumita Hossain

Moumita Hossain

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Summary

Accomplished Finance and Grants Specialist with a proven track record at the Public Diplomacy Section, U.S. Embassy Dhaka, enhancing financial strategies and grant management. With over 12 years of experience, expert in compliance & donor regulations, with a knack for leveraging ERP & financial software to boost efficiency. Demonstrated leadership in safeguarding and risk management, significantly improving resource allocation and partnership development.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Resource Coordination Specialist

Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), U.S. Embassy Dhaka
08.2019 - Current


Focus Areas: PD Finance & Budget, PD Grants Management


Key Responsibilities:

  • Budget Management: Oversee Dhaka PDS budget from planning to execution, ensuring compliance and effective resource allocation.
  • Strategy & Partnerships: Develop and implement grant management strategies, troubleshoot issues, and support donor negotiations to enhance partnerships.
  • Coordination & Compliance: Oversee reporting, compliance tracking, and stakeholder coordination while ensuring adherence to U.S. government policies.
  • Financial Management & Analysis: Support budgeting, monitor portfolio spending, and utilize grant management systems for insights and performance tracking.
  • Systems & Capacity Building: Maintain compliance records, lead system management, and oversee capacity-building initiatives.
  • Safeguarding Responsibilities: Promote a secure work environment, train teams on safeguarding policies, and uphold compliance measures.


Senior Financial Analyst

USAID’s ACME Project
02.2016 - 07.2019
  • Managed financial transactions and prepared reports as per USAID Cost Principles and ADS 600 Series.
  • Processed payroll, tax calculations, and monthly expense reports using QuickBooks.
  • Prepared budget forecasts, financial reports, and maintained compliance with USAID policies.

Accountant

Century Accountants, United Kingdom
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Conducted financial investigations and audits.
  • Prepared tax returns, reviewed financial information for management, and supported financial forecasting.

Senior Executive – Accounts & Tax

LG Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd (Bangladesh Branc
04.2012 - 12.2013
  • Payment and AP maker in GEVS;
  • Payroll calculation and disbursements
  • Income tax & corporate tax calculation;
  • Preparation of "Annual and Quarterly Return on Tax" reports;
  • Maintain and Monitor all accounting and banking transactions for Bangladesh Branch office;
  • Maintain accounts in global ERP systems;
  • Monthly financial reporting to HQ
  • Dealing with all tax issues;
  • Liaison with Singapore and Korean HQ regarding HR, Legal issues in Bangladesh Branch Office.

Administrative Assistant

EU-Bangladesh TPSP (EU Funded Project)
10.2011 - 03.2012
  • Managed accounting transactions and financial reporting per EU Financial Management Toolkit.
  • Assisted in procurement and administrative functions.

Education

Masters in International Business Administration - International Business Administration

Anglia Ruskin University
London, United Kingdom
09-2015

MBA - Accounting & Information Systems

University of Dhaka
Bangladesh
01-2011

BBA - Accounting & Information Systems

University of Dhaka
Bangladesh
01-2010

Skills

  • Grant Management
  • Compliance & Donor Regulations
  • Financial Analysis & Budgeting
  • ERP & Financial Software (QuickBooks, AccPac, Sage 50)
  • Taxation & Payroll Management
  • Safeguarding & Risk Management

Trainings & Certifications

  • Grants Masterclass in U.S. Embassy - Maldives (2024)
  • Managing PD Resources course in FSI, US (2023)
  • Federal Grants Management course in FSI, Thailand (2020)
  • USAID Financial Management & Compliance Training (2018)
  • QuickBooks Accounting Software Training (2016)
  • Grant & Donor Compliance Workshop (BRAC, 2021)
  • EU PRAG Financial Management Training (2012)

Timeline

Resource Coordination Specialist

Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), U.S. Embassy Dhaka
08.2019 - Current

Senior Financial Analyst

USAID’s ACME Project
02.2016 - 07.2019

Accountant

Century Accountants, United Kingdom
08.2014 - 08.2015

Senior Executive – Accounts & Tax

LG Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd (Bangladesh Branc
04.2012 - 12.2013

Administrative Assistant

EU-Bangladesh TPSP (EU Funded Project)
10.2011 - 03.2012

Masters in International Business Administration - International Business Administration

Anglia Ruskin University

MBA - Accounting & Information Systems

University of Dhaka

BBA - Accounting & Information Systems

University of Dhaka
Moumita Hossain