Ameer Abdul Khalek

Advising organizations in the GCC and MENA region on business operations, finance, and compliance. Providing interim executive leadership, including COO coverage, to strengthen governance and drive operational efficiency. Supporting process optimization, procurement, HR, and vendor management to improve performance and scalability. Engaging with stakeholders across legal, regulatory, and strategic domains to ensure sustainable growth.

•Responsible for ensuring program compliance with USAID regulations and Chemonics' standards. •Overseeing procurement processes, financial management, and human resources. •Supervises field operations, administration, logistics, budgeting, financial accounting, IT, and translation services. •Manages daily financial operations, liquidity, human resource tasks, local registrations, and compliance with host country requirements. •Establishes business conduct standards, identifies project efficiencies, and coordinates with the home office on compliance issues. •Acts as an alternate point of contact for Chemonics and USAID and supports activity development as needed while staying informed about local dynamics for program adaptation.

•Led operations, finance, HR, procurement, grants, and subcontract administration, ensuring compliance with USAID regulations. •Ensured compliance with Chemonics' internal controls and USAID regulations by monitoring operational standards and procedures. •Reviewed recruitment, procurement, grants, subcontracts, and financial transactions for regulatory compliance. •Managed relationships with banks, legal advisors, auditors, and other key partners. •Optimized operational systems to improve efficiency and accelerate technical implementation. •Provided mentorship and guidance to staff based on best practices and Chemonics' values. •Implemented and refined HR policies to enhance employee engagement and workplace effectiveness. •Contributed to key project deliverables, including reports, work plans, and staff workshops. •Advised the Chief of Party on complex issues, task completion, and program objectives •Served as Acting Chief of Party and security focal point when required.

•Managed contract finances, including cash flow, HO/USAID reporting, and budget oversight •Led and trained the operations, finance, logistics, and HR teams to ensure seamless project execution. •Established and enforced standards and procedures to improve project efficiency and effectiveness. •Ensured compliance in recruitment, procurement, grants, subcontracts, and financial documentation. •Identified and implemented strategies to increase financial management and operational efficiencies. •Advised staff on best practices in recruitment, finance, logistics, and other operational areas. •Managed human resources functions, including professional development, compensation, and performance evaluations. •Oversaw day-to-day operations in the field, including administration and logistics. •Ensured the security, safekeeping, and maintenance of all program property on the Lebanon CSP project's office premises. •Liaised with the bank, legal, accounting, and other officials as needed.

•Oversaw accounting, financial management, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with Blumont and donor financial systems, national legal requirements, and international accounting standards. •Ensured adherence to internal policies and US Federal regulations, including FAR, USAID Rules and Regulations, and SOPs. •Prepared and reviewed financial budgets and proposals, identifying responsible staff and potential roadblocks. •Implemented strict cost control mechanisms to prevent deficits and overspending. •Ensured the timely preparation and submission of financial reports per client requirements. •Reviewed tendering and procurement processes to ensure compliance with Blumont and client’s policies. •Provided strategic leadership, mentoring, and training to the field office finance, procurement, admin, logistics, and HR staff. •Coordinated with the country security officer to ensure employee safety in field operations. •Provided guidance and technical assistance for two large projects ($ 47 M) funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) implemented in Jordan and Turkey.

•Managed accounting functions, ensuring compliance with accounting and audit guidelines. •Oversaw finance, HR, budgeting, logistics, procurement, and IT operations. •Monitored grant budgets, tracked daily project expenses, and reviewed fund obligations and cash flow. •Reconciled balance sheet accounts (cash, prepayments, receivables, etc.) and prepared monthly reports using Deltek Costpoint. •Reviewed and approved payroll, ensuring accurate tax and social security calculations and compliance with tax regulations. •Developed and controlled project budgets, enhancing forecasting accuracy, expense tracking, and internal controls. •Improved operational efficiency across Blumont programs (UNHCR, BPRM, FCO, and DFID) by streamlining processes and resolving challenges.

•Prepared bank reconciliations and accounts payable/accounts receivable reconciliations on a monthly basis. •Processed payroll, income tax, and social security calculations. •Managed financial transactions in the ABACUS system, ensuring accuracy and compliance. •Prepared and analyzed financial reports on budget, monthly forecasting, and accruals before submission to HO and USAID. •Tracked financials for local sub-contractors, monitored fixed-price contracts, and ensured grantee expenditures aligned with budgets.

•Prepared monthly cash-on-hand/bank reconciliations and quarterly VAT reports. •Processed and reviewed accounting entries in ACCPAC, ensuring accuracy and compliance. •Verified supporting documentation for payments and other financial transactions. •Maintained and updated HR records, including evaluations, job descriptions, CVs, and contracts, per protocol. •Managed procurement operations and ensured the timely submission of financial and administrative reports.