Victor Meque

CIMA Professional - Chartered Institute of Management Accounts

Still attending CIMA Professional Qualification.

High Institute of Science and Technology - ISCTEM, Maputo

Master's degree in Socioeconomics and Development. I successfully completed my master's degree with a dissertation work that I positively defended on the topic of Housing Policies in Mozambique.

UNISA

I attended and passed some subjects, and I hope to complete the rest through equivalency after completing the study cycle at CIMA that I am currently attending.

Technical University - UDM, Maputo

Degree in Business Administration and Management. I successfully completed my degree with dissertation work having positively defended the topic of company bankruptcies in Mozambique.

Commercial Institute, Maputo

I successfully completed the technical commercial course in accounting.

Commercial School

I successfully completed the technical commercial course in accounting, Basic Level

Finance Director

Manhiça Investigation Center

Oversees the financial operations (procurement, accounting and gran unit), including budgeting and forecasting, cost analysis, tax planning, compliance, and contract management; maintaining accurate financial records; reporting on the status of expenditures; conduct weekly meetings with department heads to review financial status; ensure compliance with the objectives established for the financial department within the framework of the center's strategic plan; supervise project proposals, contracts, and the financial execution of grants; supervise the organization and procedures for accounting within the established deadlines; produce monthly reports for the board of directors and present reports at ordinary meetings of the board of directors. Advise the center on financial, tax and accounting issues as well as on any economic issue that may affect the correct performance of the center (contracts, management.

Director of Administration, Finance and HR

WCS - Wildlife Conservation Society

Oversees administration, Finance and HR sectors, including assuming a mentoring, development and consultancy role and ensuring a positive work environment to keep the Niassa Reserve staff motivated and committed; Ensure that standard operating policies and procedures are complete, appropriate for the purpose and in accordance with the requirements of the Niassa Reserve Administration, WCS, ANAC and donors; Plan, organize, coordinate and control the activities of the department of Administration, Finance and Human Resources of the Niassa National Reserve; Execute the superior guidelines (ANAC and WCS) in matters of administrative, accounting, financial, patrimonial and human resources management; Periodically prepare financial reports in relation to the budget, in line with the guidelines of the Administration of the Niassa Reserve (ANAC / WCS) each partner institution of co-management, the Administration of all Reserve, and the Entire Reserve including contributions from operators of Management Units and other institutions supporting the Reserve; Organize and coordinate the financial audit activities conducted by project donors, WCS and the government of Mozambique; Management of funds and grants to support the operations of the reserve administration and also of the revenues generated through tourism concessions in the Niassa Reserve; Prepare periodic reports on the monitoring and evaluation of the department's activities, programs and projects; Supervision of the operations and logistics and human resources divisions to ensure that these services provide efficient and timely support for program activities; Supervision of the performance evaluation system and disciplinary processes; Work with the Administrator and the Program Director to develop strong government relations, institutional strengthening and partnerships, as well as financing strategies to support the conservation strategy of the Niassa Reserve defined in the management plan and the ANAC and WCS mana

Senior Finance Manager

CREATIVE Associates International

Provide management of finances in closely collaboration with the Director of Operations & Finance, Supervising the senior accountant and finance team in Maputo and Nampula office, make sure that all financial tasks are accurately completed on daily basis and ensure as well appropriate control procedures in the Nampula and Maputo offices, Ensure that financial records are maintained in compliance with local laws and all due taxes are deducted at source and paid to the government treasury within due time; prepare monthly financial reports; establishing and monitoring the implementation of accounting control procedures; preparing monthly wire requests and subsequent tracking of spending as per wire request; assist the technical teams in improving their budget preparation (training/activities), tracking, execution and raising continuous awareness about efficiency in spending.

Finance Manager

ADPP Mozambique - Elimination 8

Coordinating and supporting financial activities regarding the implementation of the intervention for both in MOSASWA and in E5 countries in full compliance with applicable Global Fund rules and regulations; Ensuring the applications of sound financial and administration management procedures by the ADPP Mozambique and by the project and all its partners in all eight countries; Ensure funding disbursement for all project implementation partners from MOSASWA (Mozambique, South Africa and Swaziland) and E5 countries (Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana) in compliance with E8 Secretariat in Namibia and with Global Fund requirements; Oversees and lead the administrative staff of the project in the implementation and strengthening financial procedures in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) and organization requirements; Prepare and consolidate financial reports that are accurate in accordance with donor requirements; Review and approve the partners financial reports and the quality of the accounting documents; Ensure timely recording of all financial transactions, including budget monitoring and progress reporting on program expenditure and activities for all partners; Ensure that salary, legal and other payments are made in accordance with the policies of each organizations; conduct trainings, supervision, coaching, technical assistance, monitoring and evaluation of the activities and field visits according to the timeline; Verify partner organizations financial compliance; responsible for money requests and transfers to the partner organizations; plan and ensure that external audits of the program are properly carried out; guarantee regular meetings via skype with all partners to evaluate the implementation of activities and design new strategies/approach.

Director of Finance and Administration

Mozambique Water Society Company (Sociedade de Águas de Moçambique, SAM – Águas de Namaacha)

Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions; Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash; Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation; Review monthly pack reports and variance implementation reporting; Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll; Prepare all financial information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board's Audit Committee and the external auditors as necessary; Assist the Executive Director and the Board Treasurer with financial reporting as required at Board meeting and the Annual General Meetings; Oversee all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner; Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized.

Independent Consultant— Project Close Out

International Relief and Development (IRD) – Maputo

Finalize financial close out of IRD’s Mozambique SCIP Office; Regular communication with HQ Backstop and Finance Team in Washington DC; Providing updates on status of close out; Notify IRD HQ of any financial or compliance issues associated with close out; Entering of transactions and completion of bank reconciliations in Quick Books.

Senior Finance, Administration and HR Officer - Zambezia SCIP Project - Ogumanhia, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

International Relief and Development (IRD)

Provide full financial, administrative and HR support by ensuring a high level of effectiveness and support to SCIP Project – Ogumanhia, implemented by IRD in Zambezia Province, and disclose all policies and procedures to all staff; ensure that the project follow with IRD financial policies and procedures and gives adequate support and orientation to all relevant SCIP Zambezia staff; ensure provision of timely and sound financial reports to HQ; human resources and administration management of the project; and regular communication with finance manager at headquarter (HQ) in Virginia.

Finance and Administration Director-Nampula SCIP Project- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) - Integrated Project

Pathfinder International

Responsible for administrating the program in full compliance with applicable USAID rules and regulations and ensuring the applications of sound financial and administration management procedures by Pathfinder International and by the project and all its vendors, contractors and sub recipients; Participate as member of the Senior Management Team by providing substantive assistance and advice to the Chief of Party (COP), other senior managers, implementing partner and sub grantees relative to financial management practices and procedures, budgeting, and reporting; Supervises SCIP finance and administration staff and conducts annual performance evaluations; Ensures the preparation and submission of timely and accurate accounting and financial reports; Reviews all external audit reports and assures that recommendations via Corrective Action Plans are implemented, including site visits.

Head of Administration and Financial Department

Technical Industrial Importation, SA - João Ferreira dos Santos Group (JFS) - Tecnica Industrial Importação

Ensuring the proper management of the company’s financial resources as well as coordinating the company’s finance functions to produce timely and accurate financial reports to the Board Members of the company; Responsible for maintaining the internal control system of the company; Overseeing all operational and financial accounts; Analysis reports, reconciliation of all inter-company accounts, reconciliation and control of wages, cash management of all branches; Verification and approval of all accounting transactions before proceeding to the registration in the accounting system.

Senior Finance and Administration Officer - Global Fund Project for Maputo, Gaza and Zambezia Province

The British Leprosy Association, LEPRA UK

Participate as a member of the senior management team, and in all strategic planning meetings and activities; ensure that the organization is in compliance with the British Leprosy Association Headquarter in London and with donor standards (Global Fund); assist the country representative director on discussions and preparations of the budget; accounting, reporting and cash management; assuring the internal control for all areas (finance, administration, logistic and security department); oversees procurement & inventory, logistics, fleet management and HR; represent the Country Director in differents forum.

Finance Assistant,

Save the Children UK,

Assisting the Support Service Manager (SSM) in the management of funds; analyzing, codifying and processing all expenses and receipt vouchers into the accounting system; reconciling all balance sheet account from the SUN accounting system; assisting the Support Service Manager on the preparation of budget from FBS System; closing monthly account including reports; checking the PRGEX report all the months to make sure that the expenses was properly allocated; Ensuring that all staff comply with current finance procedures and advise the Personal Director (PD) or Finance Manager for any areas of concern such as suspected fraud, misuse of floats.

External Auditor

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Significant part of my work experience was in external audit area and also in the analysis of internal control system. Throughout this period, I have integrated into teams responsible for audits of service companies, industries companies, constructions companies, governmental institutions, education and differents NGO’s carrying out audits.

Accountant,

Listas Telefónicas de Moçambique - Yellow Page

Preparation, review and recording all the transactions into the accounting system; reconciling balance sheet account; cash management, payroll management, fixed assets management; ensure files were kept securely; deduction of withholding tax from suppliers and preparation of journals to record the withholding tax liability; Daily back-up of the all accounting information system.