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Jamshid DJURAEV

Financial Management & Budgeting Expert
St Genis-Pouilly [Ain]

Summary

Experienced finance and budgeting professional with over 20 years of expertise in strategic financial planning, budgeting, and financial governance. Proven track record in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, implementing IPSAS-compliant financial processes, and optimizing resource allocation. Skilled in SAP FM, RBB, Power BI, and financial data analytics to drive performance-based decision-making. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, enhancing internal controls, and ensuring compliance with international financial regulations. Passionate about financial transformation, process automation, and leveraging technology for efficiency.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Senior Finance/Budget Officer

International Telecommunication Union
12.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: ITU Geneva, Switzerland
  • Provide financial analysis, data-driven insights, and budgetary calculations to support strategic financial planning and biennial budget preparation, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and financial sustainability
  • Advise senior management on budget allocation, cost optimization, and risk mitigation, delivering comprehensive financial reports and forecasts
  • Support the implementation and monitoring of results-based budgeting (RBB) by conducting financial data analysis and performance evaluation
  • Assist in supervising and guiding a team of three finance professionals, ensuring adherence to budget controls, process efficiency, and reporting standards
  • Conduct budget forecasting, variance analysis, and expenditure monitoring, optimizing fund utilization and cost-efficiency
  • Develop and implement automated financial dashboards and reporting tools using SAP FM, CO, FI, BW/AO, and Power BI, enhancing financial transparency and decision-making
  • As a member of the Internal Control Committee, contribute to risk assessments, process reviews, and control gap analyses, improving financial governance and operational efficiency
  • Evaluate internal financial controls and provide recommendations to strengthen transparency, accountability, and compliance with corporate policies, ensuring alignment with international financial regulations and budgetary policies
  • Managed capital budgeting and financial planning for ITU, overseeing multi-year projects totaling CHF 180M, including a major building construction initiative
  • Supervised a team of three finance professionals, ensuring compliance with IPSAS standards and providing guidance on budget execution, financial reporting, and asset management
  • Oversaw accounting treatment, amortization, and impairment assessments for fixed and intangible assets, including software, licenses, and internally developed IT solutions
  • Ensured IPSAS 43 compliance for lease accounting, streamlining reporting and optimizing resource allocation
  • Collaborated with procurement and finance teams, leveraging SAP FM for budget control and SAP MM for procurement tracking, enhancing cost control and efficiency
  • Developed financial models for asset valuation, improving long-term planning
  • Led the implementation of Power BI dashboards, strengthening real-time financial tracking and reporting to support strategic decision-making
  • ITU Geneva, Switzerland
  • Prepared comparative analysis of operating programs by analyzing costs in relation to services performed.
  • Reviewed operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
  • Facilitated informed decision-making through the development of comprehensive financial forecasts and analyses.
  • Collaborated with department heads to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed revenues, expenditures, and cash management.

Head, Asset Management Unit

International Telecommunication Union
09.2018 - 12.2024

Managed capital budgeting and financial planning for ITU, overseeing multi-year projects totaling CHF 180M, including a major building construction initiative. Supervised a team of three finance professionals, ensuring compliance with IPSAS standards and providing guidance on budget execution, financial reporting, and asset management. Oversaw accounting treatment, amortization, and impairment assessments for fixed and intangible assets, including software, licenses, and internally developed IT solutions. Ensured IPSAS 43 compliance for lease accounting, streamlining reporting and optimizing resource allocation. Collaborated with procurement and finance teams, leveraging SAP FM for budget control and SAP MM for procurement tracking, enhancing cost control and efficiency. Developed financial models for asset valuation, improving long-term planning. Led the implementation of Power BI dashboards, strengthening real-time financial tracking and reporting to support strategic decisionmaking.

Financial Specialist

International Telecommunication Union
02.2014 - 09.2018
  • Company Overview: ITU Geneva, Switzerland
  • Supported the development and execution of ITU's biennial budget, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and financial policies
  • Conducted budget performance monitoring and variance analysis, identifying resource inefficiencies and proposing corrective actions to senior management
  • Developed a Cost Allocation Methodology for Result-Based Budgeting (RBB), enhancing financial planning accuracy and operational efficiency
  • Led the monitoring of fund utilization and financing arrangements, ensuring compliance with budgetary policies and alerting the Head of Budget on potential risks or funding gaps
  • Assisted in financial reporting and ad-hoc analyses, providing senior management with data-driven insights for informed decision-making
  • Played a key role in optimizing budgeting processes, suggesting improvements to financial systems, reporting tools, and operational workflows
  • Trained staff in budgeting, fund management, and financial planning, ensuring consistency in budget application across ITU
  • Represented the budget unit in internal policy discussions, contributing to financial strategy development and governance improvements
  • ITU Geneva, Switzerland
  • Developed queries and performed analysis to optimize business intelligence.
  • Facilitated training sessions for junior financial specialists, enhancing team competence and performance.

Financial Analyst

International Telecommunication Union
08.2010 - 02.2014
  • Company Overview: ITU Geneva, Switzerland
  • Supported the preparation of financial statements in compliance with IPSAS standards, ensuring accurate financial reporting and transparency
  • Assisted in investment policy reviews, identifying opportunities for optimizing financial strategies
  • Conducted liquidity analysis and financial ratio calculations, providing critical insights into ITU's financial health
  • Played a key role in the development and monitoring of Result-Based Budgeting (RBB), supporting the Chief of Budget in financial planning and resource allocation
  • Designed and implemented Tableau dashboards, enhancing data visualization and improving financial decision-making for senior management
  • Provided comprehensive financial analyses, enabling leadership to make informed strategic decisions on fund utilization and budget execution
  • ITU Geneva, Switzerland

Accounting/ Finance Assistant

United Nations Children's Fund
10.2001 - 01.2008
  • Company Overview: UNICEF Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  • Maintained and reconciled financial records and transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UNICEF financial policies
  • Assisted in the preparation of financial reports, budget analyses, and cost estimates, supporting decision-making for operational and emergency programs
  • Provided financial compliance support, reviewing HACT/CAG transactions and resolving discrepancies
  • Facilitated monthly and year-end account closures, ensuring timely reporting and adherence to audit requirements
  • Managed cash operations and liaised with local banks to maintain up-to-date financial data
  • Supported Afghanistan emergency operations, assisting country offices with financial and operational needs in a high-pressure environment
  • UNICEF Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Education

Graduate Diploma in Taxation -

The University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
04.2001 -

Master of Commerce (Accounting) -

The University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
04.2001 -

Bachelor of International Business -

Tashkent State University of Economics
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Custer High School
Custer, SD, USA
04.2001 -

Skills

    Microsoft Excel proficiency

    Cash flow & cost management

    Budget planning, forecasting & analyses

    Variance analysis

    Strategic & critical thinking

    Problem-solving

    Leadership skills & team collaboration

    Financial statement analysis & reporting

    Capital budgeting & asset management

Certification

Certified Management Accountant, Institute of Management Accountants

Software

SAP (FM, FI, CO)

MS Office

MS Power BI

Tableau

Interests

Chess

Basketball

Cryptocurrencies & Blockchains

Timeline

Certified Cryptocurrency Expert, Blockchain Council

12-2025

Certified Blockchain & Finance Professional, Blockchain Council

12-2025

Certified Management Accountant, Institute of Management Accountants

11-2025

Senior Finance/Budget Officer

International Telecommunication Union
12.2024 - Current

Certified Project Manager, Project Management for NGOs

12-2019

Head, Asset Management Unit

International Telecommunication Union
09.2018 - 12.2024

Internal Control Certificate Program, COSO

12-2016

Financial Specialist

International Telecommunication Union
02.2014 - 09.2018

Financial Analyst

International Telecommunication Union
08.2010 - 02.2014

Accounting/ Finance Assistant

United Nations Children's Fund
10.2001 - 01.2008

Graduate Diploma in Taxation -

The University of Sydney
04.2001 -

Master of Commerce (Accounting) -

The University of Sydney
04.2001 -

Bachelor of International Business -

Tashkent State University of Economics
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Custer High School
04.2001 -
Jamshid DJURAEVFinancial Management & Budgeting Expert