Burhan Muhammad Albasha
Finance Manager
Gaziantep
Summary
Finance and banking professional with 15+ years of experience in both public banking and international NGOs. Proven success in financial planning, donor compliance, internal control systems, team leadership, and managing multi-million-dollar budgets. Worked with a wide range of donors including EU, UN OCHA, GIZ, CARE, ACTED, and more. Looking to contribute to the financial recovery and institutional development in Syria.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance and Compliance Manager
Basmeh & Zeitooneh
01.2022 - Current
- Directed finance and accounting operations across Syria and Turkey for multi-donor projects.
- Led donor compliance and implemented internal controls and risk mitigation strategies.
- Supervised audits, closures, and donor financial reporting cycles.
- Prepared consolidated financial reports and liaised with donor focal points.
- Worked with donors including EU, UN OCHA, IWPR, GIZ, CARE, ACTED, Caritas, and Choose Love.
Senior / Finance Officer
Basmeh & Zeitooneh
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Managed financial operations, ensured compliance, and generated financial reports.
- Liaised with donor finance representatives and supported program budgeting and BvA analysis.
- Organized financial documentation and ensured audit readiness.
Finance Officer
Syria Relief Network
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained accounting systems and tracked expenditures for humanitarian relief programs.
- Prepared reconciliations, journal entries, and closures per donor and audit requirements.
Accountant
Local Council of Aleppo
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Processed payroll, cash tracking, and monthly financial reporting.
- Ensured documentation accuracy and internal consistency of financial records.
Customer Department Manager
Commercial Bank of Syria – Branch 2
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Supervised daily department operations and managed customer banking transactions.
- Handled loan applications, certified checks, ATM services, and customer service functions.
Accounting & Reporting Officer
Akil.Co
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Prepared budgets and reconciliations, managed payroll and daily financial operations.
Accountant
Shaaban.Co
01.2004 - 12.2009
- Handled accounts payable/receivable and supported monthly closings and forecasting.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting
University of Aleppo
01.2003 - 01.2007
Skills
- Financial planning and analysis
- Donor compliance and reporting
- QuickBooks
- Advanced Excel
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Auditing
- Internal audit management
- External audit management
- Grant management
- Financial systems implementation
- Team leadership
- Capacity building
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Syria
- Number of Children: 2
- Date of Birth: 07/29/86
- Marital Status: Married
Key Donors Worked With
- EU
- Handicap
- Caritas
- MALALA
- IWPR
- UN OCHA
- RPI
- SECOURS CATHOLIQUE/CARITAS FRANCE
- Fondation de France
- Christian Aid
- CARE International
- Desiney
- Development Transformations
- Expertise France
- Baytna Syria
- IRD
- Norwegian People's Aid
- GIZ
- Trocaire
- CAFOD
- ERDPP
- CHOOSE LOVE
- Help e.V.
- TPF
- UNWOMEN
- ACTED
Timeline
Finance and Compliance Manager
Basmeh & Zeitooneh
01.2022 - Current
Senior / Finance Officer
Basmeh & Zeitooneh
01.2016 - 01.2022
Finance Officer
Syria Relief Network
01.2014 - 01.2016
Accountant
Local Council of Aleppo
01.2014 - 12.2014
Customer Department Manager
Commercial Bank of Syria – Branch 2
01.2010 - 12.2013
Accounting & Reporting Officer
Akil.Co
01.2010 - 12.2011
Accountant
Shaaban.Co
01.2004 - 12.2009
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting
University of Aleppo
01.2003 - 01.2007