Feroz Khan

Senior humanitarian finance professional with 15+ years of experience managing large donor-funded programs across Pakistan, Syria, Iraq, South Sudan, and Turkey. Currently serving as Head of Finance & Compliance at Welthungerhilfe (WHH) overseeing a €38M country portfolio funded by BMZ, GFFO, ECHO, EU and other institutional donors. Expert in financial management, donor compliance, budgeting, financial analysis, audit coordination, and partner financial capacity strengthening in complex humanitarian environments.

Proven track record of establishing strong internal control systems, remote financial management frameworks, and financial reporting mechanisms supporting multi-country programs. Extensive experience working with BMZ, ECHO, USAID, OFDA, DFID/FCDO, UN agencies and EU funding mechanisms.

Head of Finance & Compliance - Welthungerhilfe (WHH) - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2023-07)

Lead financial management and compliance for WHH Pakistan country program with a portfolio of approximately €38 million funded by BMZ, GFFO, ECHO, EU and private donors.

• Provide strategic financial leadership for country operations including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and audit coordination
• Conduct partner financial risk assessments to strengthen compliance and internal control systems
• Developed and implemented the country master budget, aligning financial planning with strategic priorities
• Strengthened financial documentation and archiving systems to improve audit readiness
• Lead donor reporting and ensure compliance with institutional donor requirements
• Support proposal development and budgeting for institutional donors

Finance Manager - People in Need (PIN) - Gaziantep, Turkey

(2021-06 - 2023-07)

Managed financial operations for a $58 million humanitarian portfolio supporting cross-border operations in Northwest Syria.

• Led financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for multi-donor humanitarian programs
• Developed SOPs for cash disbursement programming supporting emergency response activities
• Designed remote financial management systems for operations in high-risk conflict areas
• Strengthened internal financial controls and developed financial management tools
• Developed financial reporting and analysis dashboards using Power BI

Finance Manager – Budgeting & Reporting - International Rescue Committee (IRC) - Northeast Syria

(2019-06 - 2021-05)

Managed budgeting and reporting for $24 million humanitarian portfolio funded by USAID, ECHO, DFID and UN agencies.

• Developed and implemented remote financial management policies during emergency operations
• Led financial planning and budget development aligned with country strategic action plan
• Strengthened financial record management systems during evacuation and remote operations
• Coordinated donor reporting and financial analysis for large humanitarian grants

Finance Manager - International Rescue Committee (IRC) - Pakistan

(2013-08 - 2019-05)

Managed financial oversight of $167 million USAID-funded education program (Reading Project).

• Streamlined financial systems for consortium partners and sub-awardees
• Conducted 10+ partner financial capacity assessments
• Coordinated USAID compliance audits and A133 audits
• Developed SOPs for cost share management, payment processing, and telex transfers
• Implemented digital payment mechanisms for 23,800 beneficiaries

Finance Coordinator - Save the Children

Finance Manager - CARE International

Finance Officer - Plan International

Finance Assistant - SPO

MPhil - Business Administration (Finance) (2015)

MBA - Finance

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