Zia Ur Rahman Qazi Zada

06/22/202 2 Zia ur Rahman Zia ur Rahman Qazi Zada Cell: --SPECIALIZATION Achieve oriented finance professional with diverse experience in accounting, Auditing and financial analysis. Expertise in auditing, Business plan development, Cost projection, Risk analysis and financial reporting. Strong project management skills and system implementation. Proven leader with ability to interact with executive leadership, Faculty and staff. Strong PC/Spreadsheet skills, excellent multitasking and organizational skills. EDUCATION BACKGROUND  Master of Business Administration (MBA) Finance/HR Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla India-  Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) Kardan University, Kabul Afghanistan 2008 - 2012  High School Graduation Farm e Hada High school FSA 2006 1 Mujeeb U Rahman 04/22/21 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Public Financial Management Specialist DAI USAID/SHAHAR (Strong Hub for afghan hope and resilience), Kabul-Afghanistan 2Nov, 2019 to Mar 31 2020 The purpose of the SHAHAR is helping create well-governed, fiscally sustainable Afghan municipalities capable of meeting the needs of growing urban populations. Targeted support to municipal governments, as well as to the Deputy Ministry of Municipalities (DMM) and Municipal Advisory Boards, will aim to improve municipal financial management, urban service delivery, and citizen consultation. Main Responsibilities: Assist in conducting training/refresher courses in annual budget preparation in coordination with relevant officials and departments of the Deputy Ministry of Municipalities (DMM) and other SHAHAR advisors. Recommend and assist in implementing annual budget preparation guidelines based on international best practices and local innovations which would render annual budgets more responsive to the needs of citizens while ensuring the most effective use of limited municipal government resources. Assist in monitoring budget execution in municipalities in identifying bottlenecks to budget disbursement and in recommending and implementing appropriate remedial measures. Assist in preparing and analysing budget execution reports. Provide inputs/advice to encourage municipal governments to adhere to good governance principles in revenue management. Provide inputs/advice in the proper use of municipal assets to leverage private-sector investment. Provide inputs/advice in the use of municipal assets to spur local economic development. Assist in conducting any public finance activity organized both in the SHAHAR central office and in the field offices. Assist in public finance data analysis received from the municipalities. Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly revenue and expenditure reports Assist in organizing and reporting M&E Data on monthly and quarterly bases Provincial Public Finance Adviser Tetra Tech USAID/ISLA (Initiative to StrengthenLocal Administrations), Laghman – Afghanistan March 10, 2019 to 31Oct 2019 The purpose of the Initiative to Strengthen Local Administrations (ISLA) Program is to strengthen the sub- national government system in Afghanistan to enable the GIRoA to improve provincial governance in the areas of fiscal and development planning, representation of citizens and enhanced delivery of public services. USAID ISLA will strengthen subnational systems in theareas of planning, operations, communication, representation and citizen engagement. 2 Mujeeb U Rahman 04/22/21 Main Responsibilities:  Support provincial counterparts in the preparation of a work plan to improve provincial management in the areas of budgeting and PFM.  Work in coordination with the USAIDISLA Budgeting and Finance Specialist, MoF, Mustafiat and provincial PFMcommitteeto develop and implement training on subnational financing and budgeting in linewith MoF’s provincialbudgeting policy and guidelines.  Support the provincial PFM Committee to facilitateand ensureconsultation and coordination between select Central Line Ministries and theirprovincial departments and Provincial Development Committees (PDCs) on provincial priority projects and operating budget needs.  Ensure engagement of all provincial budgeting policy stakeholders (ex. civil society, nongovernmental development organizations, media outlets, and academicand research Associations) in the budget formulation and implementation process, in accordance with MoF’s guidelines.  Based on the initial findings from the consultationand coordination phase of the provincial budgeting process, and in consultation with the PGOs and PDCs in the assigned province, assist the MoF staff in reviewing and analyzing current processes related to provincial budgeting and make recommendations to improve the processof obtaining input from provinces in budget formulation, execution and reporting.  Support PGOs, PCs, PDCs, PFMCommittees, linedepartments and other involved entities to become more informed, knowledgeable and active participants in the provincialbudgeting process by working jointly with these entities to: o Identifythe amount of their annual Ordinary and Development Budget and assist PDCs and line ministries to work togetheron developing their PDPs in accordance with Provincial Budgeting Policy. o Implement of program budgeting processes at the provincial level; o Prepare performance reportsfor the budgeting process; o Develop procurement and financial plans; o Formulate and implementoperations and management (O&M) budgets in accordance with O&M policy and relevant guidelines; o Identifybottlenecks and problems in processesand implementation of budget execution and the execution of transactions; and o Work closely with Mustafiats and provincial line departments to ensure that expenditures for programs are executed in accordance with allocations that are determined by Central Line Ministries.  Support provincial Mustafiats and linedepartments to ensure that relevant PFMlegal and regulatory frameworks, manuals, guidelines, policies, and circulars are available and that processes are being institutionalized in accordance to the laws, regulations, manuals and circulars at the subnational level. 3 Mujeeb U Rahman 04/22/21 Finance and Budget Specialist Making Budget and Aid Works Project Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA) Kabul, Afghanistan Sep 2012 to Dec 2016 AISA was charged with the responsibility to facilitateregistration, licensing and promotion of all investmentsin Afghanistan. Its purpose is to attract industrial and developmentalinvestment. AISA does this by providing services to investors, facilitating cross border partnerships, advocating business enabling measures and reforms, and proactively promoting Afghanistan as an attractive business and investment destination. Main Responsibilities:         Developed summary budget for the project that consolidates all provincial budget needs Provide technical advice, coaching and mentoring to project’s finance unit in the preparationof budget and financial reports Analysed provincial expenditures and prepare budget summaries and monthly financial reports Ensured that project’s budget structure is compliant to Ministry of Finance standards andformat and that the plan is aligned to ANDS priorities Served as facilitator in the operations of ASP between the ministry, project and donor groups Supported in the communication, coordination and dissemination of project financial reports Facilitated participation of provincial representatives in budget planning and hearing Supported technical assessments of project activities particularly as it relates to budget processes Admin and Finance Officer Central Asian Development Grout (CADG/USAID) Kabul, Afghanistan January 2009 to Mar 2012 Central Asia development group (CADG) specializes in operating in complex and remote areas of Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East. CADG Expertise includes Engineering & Construction, Camp Construction & Life Support, Aviation, Logistics& Procurement and International Development. Main Responsibilities:  Maintains administrative staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.  Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcingsystems, policies, and procedures.  Provides supplies by identifying needs for reception, switchboard, mailroom, and kitchen; establishing policies, procedures, and work schedules. 4 Mujeeb U Rahman        04/22/21 Provides communication systems by identifying needs; evaluating options; maintaining equipment; approving invoices. Purchases printed materials and forms by obtaining requirements; negotiating price, quality, and delivery; approving invoices. Completed special projects by organizing and coordinating information and requirements; planning, arranging, and meeting schedules; monitoring results. Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems. Improves program and service quality by devising new applications; updating procedures; evaluating system resultswith users. Achieves financial objectives by anticipating requirements; submitting information for budget preparation; scheduling expenditures; monitoring costs; analyzing variances. Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Admin Finance Manager Afghan Advertising agency (AAA) Kabul Afghanistan Feb2006 to Dec 2008 The Afghan Advertising Agency (AAA) is specialized in mobile and app marketing, advertising, and branding. AAA specialize in enterprises in the retail and telecommunications sectors, though they work with businesses of all sizes and across various industries. Main Responsibilities:  Developed summary budget for the project that consolidates all provincial budget needs  Provide technical advice, coaching and mentoring to project’s finance unit in the preparation of budget  And financial reports  Analyzed provincial expenditures and prepare budget summaries and monthly financial reports  Ensured that project’s budget structure is compliant to Ministry of Finance standards and format and that the plan is aligned to ANDS priorities  Served as facilitator in the operations of ASP between the ministry, project and donor groups  Supported in the communication, coordination and dissemination of project financial reports  Facilitated participation of provincial representatives in budget planning and hearing  Supported technical assessments of project activities particularlyas it relates to budget processes 5 Mujeeb U Rahman 04/22/21 RELEVANT TRAININGS: Study Tour on Fiscal Decentralization Cape Town South, Africa November 27 – December 3, 2016 Provincial Budget Processes, Budget Circular 1 and 2 Training October 2016 Kabul, Afghanistan Master in Computerized Accounting Kardan University Kabul Afghanitan 2008 - 2009 SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE: Office Automation Ms Word, World Write, Word Perfect MS Excel, Ms Power Point, LANGUAGE: Pashto Dari English Hindi Mother Tongue Fluent Fluent Fluent Volunteer Work:     Chairperson in a Youth and Civil Society Advocacy Network to advocate for democracy, human rights and legitimategovernance processes and outcomes. English and Computer teacher in (YCDP) Jalalabad-Afghanistan-. Blood donation for war victims in Afghanistan 2003. Member of different social group in Afghanistan such as Sports club, Afghan club and afghan youth teen group. 6 Mujeeb U Rahman 04/22/21 Skills:            Ability of adapting in new cultureand society, Able to interpret from one language to another (The ones I know), Able to type in English and Dari. Able to drive, Able to take professional photos (photography) Able to use all kind of office machines, such as, photocopying machine, printer, scanner, etc… Able to teach English as a Second Language Able to teach Dari to foreigners Able and interested in writing books and translate them to one another(The ones I know) Able to teach how to use computer software Able to work hard under tough conditions. Exposure and Visits:  Been to Ankara, Turkey, visiting popular places and variety of different cultures.  Been to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, visiting popular places and variety of different cultures.  Been to Dubai and have visited variety of different cultures and places.  Been to India, visiting the variety of different cultures and places, New Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, PuneAurangabad, Goa, Chandigarh, Cahill, Kofri, Kālu, Manali, Shimla, Agra, Allahabad, Banaras, and etc.…  Been to Iran, visiting popular places of Iran Mashhad, Tehran, etc.… References: Will be provided upon request 7