Amit J.
Senior Global Finance & Governance Leader
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Amit J. is a seasoned Global Country & Regional Leader with 30+ years of experience in the United Nations system, multilateral organizations, and international development, spanning Asia and Africa. He has overseen enterprise financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and governance for portfolios exceeding USD 300M across 42 countries. Amit J. has successfully led financial turnarounds and institutional reforms at Commonwealth and UN agencies, including roles at UN Women and WHO, implementing robust financial modeling, scenario planning, and ERP-enabled reporting to drive efficiency and transparency. His expertise includes designing governance and risk frameworks, engaging with global partners such as the World Bank, EU, ADB, Global Fund, and Gates Foundation, and managing donor-funded programs aligned with UN financial regulations and IPSAS standards. Amit J. has a sustained record of maintaining 10+ years of zero audit qualifications and delivering measurable operational gains for large, complex, multi-country portfolios.
Experience
Head – Administration, Finance & Operations (Asia)
COMMONWEALTH EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CENTRE FOR ASIA (CEMCA) · 2023 — PresentProvides strategic leadership in governance, operations, and stakeholder engagement for a Commonwealth intergovernmental organization. Advises leadership on institutional direction, risk, and performance. Engages in enterprise-wide structural reforms to improve transparency and decision-making. Enhances financial strategy by leading annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes. Establishes results-based management frameworks that align financial strategy with programmatic outcomes.Executive Director & Co-Founder
JJ GLOBAL FOUNDATION · 2021 — 2023Founded and directed an international development organization focused on governance reform and social justice initiatives. Developed accountability frameworks aligned with international best practices and provided policy advisory to government institutions and development partners.Finance, Admin and Resource Management Specialist
UN WOMEN-Multi-Country Office · 2015 — 2021Oversaw governance and operational management of a USD 100M+ multi-donor portfolio in South Asia. Enhanced financial performance through effective oversight and performance tracking, reducing operational costs. Acted as a strategic advisor on resource allocation and program prioritization while strengthening financial risk assessment frameworks across multiple countries. Coordinated donor reporting and audits, ensuring compliance with UN regulations.Finance Officer (P-3)
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) · 2014 — 2015Managed finance, budgeting, and compliance for a USD 100M multi-country programme portfolio. Directed grant and donor financial operations, including contract management and risk advisement. Supervised regional finance teams and ensured timely submission of financial reports to headquarters.Global Procurement and Travel Quality Specialist
WHO · 2011 — 2014Led reforms in global WHO Travel Policy, achieving significant annual savings. Conducted audit and evaluation oversight, ensuring compliance and accountability. Developed risk profiling frameworks to enhance visibility of risk conditions.Senior Executive-Administration, Finance and Compliance
WHO · 2002 — 2010Assisted in the management of administrative, operational, financial, and compliance processes across 11 countries. Monitored programme budgets and ensured compliance with donor funding agreements, identifying and addressing inconsistencies.Managing Partner
Amit Jain & Associates · 1998 — 2002Finance Executive
Altos India Ltd · 1994 — 1997
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Company SecretaryInstitute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi, India · — — 2001
- Cost and Management AccountantInstitute of Cost Accountants of India (ICWAI), New Delhi, India · — — 1996
- Bachelor of Commerce HonoursSri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, University of Delhi · — — 1993
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