Sajin Cristin
Budapest
Summary
Experienced in Finance and Admin with a strong background in implementing policies and overseeing budget management for crisis response efforts. Skilled in financial analysis, strategy development, and team leadership. Holding a Master's degree in Diplomacy, Security, Business, and Communication, along with postgraduate qualifications in business administration. Well-versed in finance, data analysis, and strategic thinking. Committed to applying my skills and experience to create positive impacts
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance and Admin Delegate for Poland Country Cluster Delegation Office
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC
Poland
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided crucial support in implementing IFRC policies in CCD, ensuring compliance and adherence to established guidelines.
- Maintained close supervision over the Ukrainian crisis response budget, continuously monitoring and updating financial allocations to maximize efficiency.
- Supported senior management by providing assistance in finance-related matters such as budgeting, financial analysis, and implementing strategies.
- Demonstrated exceptional skills in leading contract management process for MoUs between Ministries and IFRC, including development of finance modality.
- Ensured the financial health of bilateral projects with partners and ministries to guarantee successful implementation.
- Played a key role in the procurement process of relief items, providing valuable insights and recommendations.
- Diligently managed IFRC invoices, working advances, forecast documents, payment authorizations, and logistic requisitions to maintain accurate and timely financial records.
- Developed and managed a comprehensive system of administrative policies and procedures for IFRC in Moldova Country Office, assisting other countries as necessary.
- Played a pivotal role in facilitating timely and accurate financial preparations for various audits
Finance Analyst
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC
Hungary
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Performed budget monitoring and oversaw the control of CODIV-19 funds for 42 projects while aligning with accounting standards and IFRC policies,
- Implemented effective monitoring techniques to ensure prompt resolution of Expenses over the Annual budget, Funding gap, and Deficits.
- Ensured financial control and accuracy in accounting during company closures, monitored balance sheet for accurate reconciliation and proper booking, eliminating dormant amounts, advising local officers on necessary corrective measures to be implemented.
- Contributed to ongoing audits of diverse Humanitarian initiatives.
- Evaluating the level of risk associated with incoming National Society cash requests.
- Supported the National Society in strengthening IFRC internal controls, finding constructive ways to collaborate, enabling humanitarian programs and operations while meeting accountability standards to donors and other stakeholders.
- Compile accurate, regular and timely financial reports to PMER, donors.
Surge Finance Officer
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC
Moldova
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Took charge of accurately monitoring and updating budgets for Ukrainian crisis response, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines.
- Effectively supported CVA, Relief, Disaster, and Ops managers by offering constant financial guidance for budgeting and implementation purposes.
- Worked closely with the National Society on budget development and smooth implementation of financial initiatives.
- Effectively implemented contract amendments, facilitating smooth operational continuity for National Society activities.
- Offered expert advice on procurement protocols and played an active role in procuring essential items like food, hygiene products, and winterization materials.
- Exhibited meticulous organizational skills in handling IFRC invoices, working advances, forecast documents, payment authorizations, and logistic requisitions, ensuring efficient financial operations
Surge Finance and Admin Manager
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC
Bosnia And Herzegovina
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Successfully facilitated the establishment of an office in Bosnia and Herzegovina, collaborating closely with legal authorities to obtain necessary documentation for diplomatic status, tax identification, and bank accounts.
- Implemented essential IFRC policies including petty cash management, Cash Disbursement Memorandum (CDM) protocols, and domestic travel policy.
- Developed comprehensive accounting frameworks and provided comprehensive finance training, equipping the new Finance Manager with essential IFRC templates and policies.
- Was responsible for monitoring and analyzing country cluster budgets, offering expert guidance to optimize fund management.
- Devised a streamlined monitoring system for tracking income and expenses across all country clusters, ensuring accurate financial oversight.
- Spearheaded the assessment and formulation of a new shared office and service cost rates, enhancing cost efficiency
Business Analyst - Product Control
Citi
Hungary
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Maintained accurate records by reconciling G10 Foreign Exchange and LATAM Balance sheet on a daily and monthly basis, ensuring consistency between Front Office balances and General Ledger
- Delivered regular quantitative and qualitative analysis on a daily basis, documenting and reporting findings to senior management and Central teams.
- Successfully worked on remediating repetitive errors and issues across multiple projects.
- Prepared daily business level revenues and commentary for traders, ensuring accurate cash and Mark To Market reconciliation between front and back office systems.
- Gained insights into different areas of the organization through participation in an ad hoc project focused on cross-training, deepening my understanding of the system flow and other bank offerings.
- Implemented new ideas to enhance the Sales department and executed them swiftly by automating processes with macros for error-free operations
- Achieved higher levels of time efficiency and quality in Sales affirmation.
Accountant
S.R.L. Audit L.S.C
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Performed accounting tasks and financial analysis.
Education
Master of Science - Diplomacy, Security And Business Communication
Free University Of Moldova
Moldova06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Computer Science
Babes-Bolyai University
01.2017
High School Diploma -
Finance College
01.2014
Skills
- Humanitarian Diplomacy
- Administration
- Financial Analysis
- Internal Audits
- Project Control
- International Logistics
- Microsoft office
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Skills
- Technical consulting
- ERP Implementation
- Data Migration
- Agile Methodology
- Resource Planning
- Training delivery
- Policy Enforcement
Accomplishments
- Diploma of appreciation - President of Moldova Red Cross Feb 2023
- Exceptional team work award - Citibank Jan 2018
Certification
- Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) - Cisco
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - BPP
Languages
Romanian
First Language
Russian
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Finance and Admin Delegate for Poland Country Cluster Delegation Office
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC
09.2022 - 01.2024
Surge Finance Officer
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC
05.2022 - 09.2022
Surge Finance and Admin Manager
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC
02.2022 - 05.2022
Finance Analyst
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC
10.2020 - 12.2022
Business Analyst - Product Control
Citi
09.2017 - 09.2020
Accountant
S.R.L. Audit L.S.C
05.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Diplomacy, Security And Business Communication
Free University Of Moldova
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Computer Science
Babes-Bolyai University
High School Diploma -
Finance College
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