GHOFRAN ALHAZZORI
Damascus,Syria
Summary
Accomplished financial professional with expertise in financial and grants management, master budget planning and control, and ERP systems and financial reporting. Demonstrates proficiency in budget forecasting, variance analysis, donor compliance, and audit readiness. Skilled in financial monitoring, spot checks, partner and sub-award financial management, with a strong focus on team support and capacity sharing. Committed to leveraging these skills to enhance organisational financial health and compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Partnership Finance Coordinator
Relief International
Gaziantep, Turkey
2024.07 - 2026.01
- Participate in partner’s proposal review and modification process, focusing on sub-awardee budget (both budget and budget narratives); review in coordination with Partnerships and programs.
- Develop and manage detailed project budgets aligned with organizational financial objectives.
- Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for projects, considering potential expenses, contingencies, and financial risks.
- Monitor and track project expenditures regularly to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
- Analyze cost variances by comparing actual costs with planned budgets and recommend corrective actions when required.
- Prepare and present financial reports highlighting key cost indicators, trends, and potential issues for management review.
- Review project-related documents and ensure compliance with financial terms and cost provisions.
- Coordinate with project managers, finance teams, and relevant stakeholders to maintain transparency and alignment on cost performance.
- Participate in Partnership Project Opening and Review Meetings, including in relation to financial verification and review of successes, challenges, and lessons learned with the partner, and capture effective finance practices for future partnerships.
- Oversee the financials of implanting partners by verifying the financial reports in close coordination with the Finance focal points of both RI and implementing partners.
- Manage partner budgets and actual spending and report any discrepancies/findings to the Finance Manager, the Grants and Reporting focal point, the Awards and Partnerships focal points, and the wider Program team in identifying issues and working proactively and collaboratively with partners to resolve them.
- Work closely with partners in finance related processes and procedures as requested by partners and determined by partner assessment.
- Participate in the review and finalization of the performance of the partner and of the partnership, including successes, challenges and lessons learned.
- Reviewed and verified financial reports submitted by partners to ensure accuracy and compliance with approved budgets, and posted them into the NetSuite system.
- Present to the Finance leadership the financial performance of implementing partners, report challenges and provide suggestions for improvement.
Senior Finance Officer
Ihsan RD
Gaziantep, Turkey
2024.01 - 2024.06
- Supported the Finance Manager in planning and monitoring the Country Master Budget and analyzing variances between budgeted and actual expenditures.
- Participated in budget preparation for ongoing and new projects and updated budget forecasts accordingly.
- Maintained and updated the Master Budget on the ERP system, ensuring all payments, transactions, and monthly cost allocations were accurately recorded and controlled.
- Conducted continuous follow-up on project budgets to ensure consistency between approved budgets, allocations, and actual expenditures.
- Supervised finance team members, ensured timely and high-quality outputs, and provided technical guidance and support.
- Monitored cash flow and prepared comprehensive financial reports for management review.
- Coordinated directly with auditors and supported audit processes by responding to audit comments and findings.
Finance Officer
Ihsan RD
Gaziantep
2019.09 - 2023.12
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and final financial reports and forecasts.
- Followed up on project budgets through the ERP system and ensured accurate posting of all payments and financial transactions.
- Reviewed the Master Budget and budget allocations to ensure alignment with project budgets and donor requirements.
- Supported audit engagements by preparing financial documentation and responding to auditors’ queries.
- Monitored budgets to prevent over- or under-spending and supported corrective actions.
- Reviewed payroll processes, supplier payments, and ensured proper documentation and authorization.
- Supervised and supported sub-grantees financially, reviewed their financial reports, and ensured compliance with organizational and donor standards.
- Conducted spot checks and field visits to sub-grantee offices and followed up on findings and recommendations.
Financial Administrative Officer
Ihsan
2018.10 - 2019.09
- Followed up on purchases and payments and supported budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Assisted in payroll processing, attendance tracking, and expense monitoring.
- Managed and supervised a team of staff, supporting recruitment, training, and performance monitoring.
- Coordinated with stakeholders and project locations to ensure smooth financial operations.
Mathematics Teacher
Smart Way School
Mersin
2015.09 - 2018.08
Manager & Mathematics Teacher
Alhuda Private Institute
2013.01 - 2015.08
- Managed academic and administrative operations, supervised staff, and managed the institute’s budget.
Education
Master’s Degree - Mathematics
University of Mersin
Bachelor’s Degree - Mathematics
University of Aleppo
Skills
- Financial & Grants Management
- Master Budget Planning & Control
- ERP Systems & Financial Reporting
- Budget Forecasting & Variance Analysis
- Donor Compliance & Audit Readiness
- Financial Monitoring & Spot Checks
- Partner & Sub-award Financial Management
- Team Support & Capacity Sharing
Certification
- Budget Forecasting – NRC (2021)
- Financial Management Skills – Save the Children (2020)
- PSEA – IOM (2019)
- Child Protection – Ihsan (2019)
- Gender-Based Violence (GBV) – Ihsan (2019)
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Native
Beginner
Turkish: C1
Beginner
English: B2
Beginner
REFERENCES
Available upon request
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Email: ghoooofran@hotmail.com
- Phone: +963 985 377 780
- WhatsApp: +90 536 737 5308
- Location: Damascus, Syria
- Nationality: Syrian – Turkish
- Date of Birth: 10 January 1989
Timeline
Partnership Finance Coordinator
Relief International
2024.07 - 2026.01
Senior Finance Officer
Ihsan RD
2024.01 - 2024.06
Finance Officer
Ihsan RD
2019.09 - 2023.12
Financial Administrative Officer
Ihsan
2018.10 - 2019.09
Mathematics Teacher
Smart Way School
2015.09 - 2018.08
Manager & Mathematics Teacher
Alhuda Private Institute
2013.01 - 2015.08
Bachelor’s Degree - Mathematics
University of Aleppo
Master’s Degree - Mathematics
University of Mersin