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FINANCE & OPERATIONS · NEW ZEALAND

Mainul
Islam Khan.

Senior Finance & Operations Professional

I bring more than 16 years of international experience to financial stewardship, accountable operations, and team leadership—helping mission-driven organisations turn resources into results.

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Wairoa, New ZealandFinance · Operations · Leadership
16+years of experience
3countries in cluster remit
12+staff supervised at Oxfam
Mainul Islam Khan in professional business attire
MAINUL ISLAM KHANFinance & Operations
International experience.
A New Zealand focus.
EXPLORE MY BACKGROUND
01 / PROFESSIONAL FOCUS

Sound judgement. Thoughtful leadership. Practical results.

01 / ABOUT ME

Financial insight.
Practical leadership.

I am a finance and operations professional with a career spanning international development, not-for-profit organisations, and the private sector.

My experience combines financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting with the day-to-day disciplines that keep organisations running: internal controls, payroll oversight, procurement, logistics, and people management. I have worked with senior leaders, programme teams, auditors, and partners to provide clear financial information and dependable operational support.

My background

At Oxfam, I progressed from Finance & Operation Manager in Cambodia to responsibility for operations and accounts across Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. Earlier finance leadership roles with Helen Keller International and Habitat for Humanity strengthened my experience in donor accountability, financial planning, and audit coordination.

Looking ahead

Based in Wairoa, I am seeking to contribute my international finance and leadership experience to organisations in New Zealand. I am developing local accounting, payroll and taxation knowledge through The Career Academy while managing an e-commerce business.

I have also completed 19 Coursiv short courses in AI and digital tools, including AI for Business Operations, Communicating With AI, ChatGPT, and Claude. This learning complements my finance and operations background and my interest in practical digital ways of working. Explore my AI certificates ↗

Languages

Bengali · Native   /   English · Fluent
Hindi · Conversational   /   Khmer · Beginner

02 / PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A career built on
contribution.

International finance and operations experience across development organisations and the private sector.

Jan 2026 — Present01

SELF-EMPLOYED · NEW ZEALAND

E-commerce Business Administration

Manage the day-to-day administration and operations of an online business.

  • Coordinate purchasing, customer communication, record keeping, and operational follow-through.
Mar 2022 — Oct 202502

OXFAM NOVIB · CAMBODIA, LAOS & VIETNAM

Operation & Account Manager — CLV Cluster

Led finance and operational support across the Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam cluster.

  • Led regional planning, budgets, forecasts, management reporting, and monthly, quarterly and year-end financial consolidation.
  • Oversaw procurement, logistics, assets, payroll and benefits, risk management, audit readiness, and compliance.
  • Worked with country directors, programme managers, regional teams and affiliates to resolve financial issues and support organisational decisions.
  • Supervised finance, IT and operations staff; strengthened documentation, controls, and service delivery across multiple locations.
Aug 2017 — Feb 202203

OXFAM · CAMBODIA

Finance & Operation Manager

Managed country finance and operational support, working closely with programme teams and Oxfam affiliates.

  • Managed annual budgets exceeding €10 million, with responsibility for donor reporting and financial oversight.
  • Coordinated donor reporting, budget monitoring, forecasting, cashflow, foreign-exchange risk, and internal and external audits.
  • Led finance and operations staff and supported partner financial capacity assessments, coaching, and compliance.
  • Strengthened purchasing, administrative and payroll processes, including staff timesheets, payslips, benefits and insurance administration.
Jan 2017 — Jul 201704

MUSLIM AID, UK · CAMBODIA

Finance, HR & Administration Consultant

Supported finance management and reviewed organisational policies and systems.

  • Reviewed financial statements, grant reconciliations, expenditure variances, and salary allocations.
  • Implemented a SharePoint HR management system and completed a microfinance business plan.
  • Updated finance, HR, procurement and asset-management guidance, and supported internal controls and external audit preparation.
Jan 2017 — Jul 2017 · Part-time05

SAVE THE EARTH · ADB PROJECT · CAMBODIA

Finance Officer

Provided part-time finance support for an Asian Development Bank project alongside my consultancy work.

  • Prepared financial reports, payroll, vendor payments, and supporting documentation.
  • Supported expenditure and advance settlements, donor compliance, and audit preparation for a US$5 million project.
Jan 2015 — Dec 201606

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL · CAMBODIA

Country Finance Manager

Led country finance processes and supported administration, procurement, HR and ICT.

  • Prepared annual budgets, forecasts, monthly financial statements, and management analysis.
  • Oversaw the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, grants, fund transfers, and internal controls.
  • Coordinated year-end and donor audits, maintained statutory reporting, and developed finance and operational policies.
Nov 2009 — Dec 201407

HELEN KELLER INTERNATIONAL · CAMBODIA

Finance Manager

Managed financial reporting and planning for the country programme.

  • Prepared monthly reports for senior management and head office, developed budgets, and monitored expenditure and cash requirements.
  • Maintained internal controls and coordinated external audits to meet donor, legal, and organisational requirements.
  • Supported administration, logistics, HR and ICT, including staff training and cross-team coordination.
Apr 2008 — Jul 200908

SYNERGY PARTNERS CORPORATION LTD · CAMBODIA

Administration & Accounts Officer

Supported transactional accounting and office administration.

  • Maintained financial records, reconciliations, budgets, forecasts, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll records.
  • Coordinated meetings and workshops, and maintained supplies, assets, and inventory records.
May 2003 — Mar 200509

INSTANCE INTERNATIONAL LTD · BANGLADESH

Accountant

Supported reliable day-to-day accounting and financial records.

  • Prepared and analysed accounting records and financial statements for accuracy and procedural compliance.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable, reconciled bank transactions, and maintained supporting documentation and asset records.

03 / CAPABILITIES

A balanced skill set.

Hands-on finance expertise with the operational judgement and communication needed to lead teams.

01

Finance

Management & donor reporting
Budgeting, forecasting & cashflow
Financial analysis, AP/AR & reconciliation

02

Administration

Payroll & benefits oversight
Policies, records & asset administration
HR processes & office coordination

03

Operations

Procurement & supplier coordination
Logistics & resource planning
Risk, compliance & audit readiness

04

Management

Multi-country team leadership
Coaching & partner capacity building
Planning, priorities & quality oversight

05

Technology

Advanced Excel & Power BI
SAP, SunSystems, QuickBooks & PASTEL
Xero & MYOB payroll training in progress

06

Communication

Senior leadership & stakeholder reporting
Financial guidance for non-finance teams
Cross-cultural collaboration & facilitation

04 / PROJECTS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Experience translated
into practical results.

Selected contributions from finance leadership, organisational improvement, and professional development.

01 / MULTI-COUNTRY OPERATIONS

Finance across three countries

Oxfam · Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam

Led financial planning, reporting and operational support across the CLV cluster, coordinating country teams, regional colleagues and affiliates.

CONTRIBUTION & OUTCOME

Supported consistent financial controls, reporting workflows, and accountable use of organisational resources.

02 / FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

Managing a complex donor portfolio

Oxfam · Cambodia

Managed annual budgets exceeding €10 million and supported country operations and four multi-country programmes.

CONTRIBUTION & OUTCOME

Delivered donor reporting, budget oversight and audit coordination while bringing finance and programme teams together.

03 / SYSTEMS & POLICY

Stronger organisational processes

Muslim Aid · Cambodia

Implemented a SharePoint HR management system and updated finance, HR, procurement and asset-management guidance.

CONTRIBUTION & OUTCOME

Completed the HR system implementation and a microfinance business plan, alongside practical improvements to organisational documentation.

04 / DONOR ACCOUNTABILITY

Finance support for an ADB project

Save the Earth · Cambodia

Provided part-time reporting, payroll, expenditure review and audit preparation for a US$5 million project.

CONTRIBUTION & OUTCOME

Submitted reports to ADB requirements and supported timely audit completion.

05 / CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

Partner capacity in logistics

PARCEL Training of Trainers · Oxford

Completed the Partner Capacity Enhancement in Logistics Training of Trainers workshop in February 2019.

CONTRIBUTION & OUTCOME

Combined structured trainer development with experience coaching country staff and partner organisations on financial and operational requirements.

06 / TEAM CONTRIBUTION

Improving everyday finance delivery

Oxfam CLV · 2023–2024

Contributed through finance and operations leadership to a team programme of reporting, payment tracking, policy refreshers and audit support.

CONTRIBUTION & OUTCOME

The team’s year-end review recorded electronic payment tracking in Cambodia, timely closing and audit support, and the Laos office’s transition to Oxfam Novib systems. These were collective team outcomes.

05 / EDUCATION

A strong
foundation.

2007 · MALAYSIA

Master of Business Administration

Finance
University Tun Abdul Razak

2003 · INDIA

Bachelor of Business Management

Finance
Bangalore University

06 / CERTIFICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT

Always learning.

Completed professional training, AI course certificates, and current New Zealand learning. View all 19 AI courses ↗

In progress

Accounts Administration and Payroll Pathway

The Career Academy · New Zealand

Coursework includes Diploma in Accounting, Certified Accounting Technician programme, Xero, Advanced Xero, Xero Payroll, MYOB Business Payroll, and New Zealand Taxation.

2025–present

Completed · certificate on file

PARCEL Training of Trainers

Oxfam GB · Oxford, England

Partner Capacity Enhancement in Logistics face-to-face workshop; completion confirmed by the named attendance certificate.

18–22 Feb 2019

Completed training

Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers

MDF Training & Consultancy · Netherlands

Financial management development, as recorded in my CV and detailed résumé.

30 Sep–5 Oct 2013

Attended

Fraud Control and Anti-corruption

Australian Embassy · Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Professional training recorded in my training attendance register.

5 Jun 2018

Attended

Leadership Training

Oxfam Regional HR Manager · Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Leadership development recorded in my training attendance register.

12 Jun 2018

Attended

Regional Logistics Workshop

Oxfam · Bangkok, Thailand

Regional professional development in logistics.

5–7 Feb 2018

Attended

Asset Disposal

Oxfam · Online

Professional development in asset disposal and operational processes.

14 Oct 2021
Further professional development

Additional training recorded in my career history includes fraud investigation, financial management, safety and security, advanced Excel, grant management, procurement, and logistics. My working reference collection also covers Power BI, Power Query, SAP reporting, audit preparation, partner risk assessment, coaching, and regional operations.

Reference materials and workshop agendas are not presented as certifications or proof of course completion.

AI & DIGITAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Practical learning for a changing workplace.

19 completed courses · 76 course hours
Coursiv · May–July 2026

Completed short courses covering AI-assisted business operations, communication, research, coding, and creative tools. Each entry links to my certificate of completion issued by Coursiv.

Completed · Coursiv

Managing Personal Finances with AI

3 hours · Issued 3 July 2026

View certificate

Completed · Coursiv

Build a Strong Portfolio with AI

3 hours · Issued 2 July 2026

View certificate

These are Coursiv short-course completion certificates, rather than academic degrees or certifications issued by the named AI tool providers.

INTERNATIONAL LEARNING

Training beyond borders.

Professional development through international workshops, training, and regional collaboration.

My recorded training journeys span 2010–2019, with workshops in Asia and Europe. The dates below are arrival and departure dates; where course dates are documented, they are listed separately.

20191 training journey

  • Workshop & training

    United Kingdom · Oxford

    Travel for PARCEL Training of Trainers. The certified workshop took place on 18–22 February 2019.

    Travel dates
20184 training journeys

  • Workshop & training

    Thailand

    Workshop and training travel recorded in my travel history.

    Travel dates

  • Workshop & training

    Thailand

    Workshop and training travel recorded in my travel history.

    Travel dates

  • Workshop & training

    Thailand

    Workshop and training travel recorded in my travel history.

    Travel dates

  • Workshop & training

    Thailand

    Travel for the Oxfam Regional Logistics Workshop in Bangkok. The attendance record gives workshop dates of 5–7 February 2018.

    Travel dates
20152 training journeys

  • Workshop & training

    Thailand

    Workshop and training travel recorded in my travel history.

    Travel dates

  • Workshop & training

    Philippines

    Workshop and training travel recorded in my travel history.

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20143 training journeys

  • Workshop & training

    Indonesia

    Workshop and training travel recorded in my travel history.

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  • Workshop & training

    Indonesia

    Workshop and training travel recorded in my travel history.

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  • Workshop & training

    Nepal

    Workshop and training travel recorded in my travel history.

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20133 training journeys

  • Training & visits

    Europe · Netherlands, France, Switzerland & Italy

    Combined training and visits. MDF financial management training took place in the Netherlands on 30 September–5 October 2013; the other destinations are recorded as part of the trip, not as separate training courses.

    Travel dates

  • Workshop & training

    Thailand

    Workshop and training travel recorded in my travel history.

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  • Workshop & training

    Nepal

    Workshop and training travel recorded in my travel history.

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20121 training journey

  • Workshop & training

    Thailand

    Workshop and training travel recorded in my travel history.

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20112 training journeys

  • Workshop & training

    Thailand

    Workshop and training travel recorded in my travel history.

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  • Workshop & training

    Indonesia

    Workshop and training travel recorded in my travel history.

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20101 training journey

  • Workshop & training

    Thailand

    Workshop and training travel recorded in my travel history.

    Travel dates
Regional work visits2022–2024

Visits to country offices formed part of my international professional experience. These entries are recorded as office work, not completed training courses.

  • Regional office work

    Laos

    Country-office visit recorded in my travel history; shown as professional travel rather than a training qualification.

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  • Regional office work

    Vietnam

    Country-office visit recorded in my travel history; shown as professional travel rather than a training qualification.

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  • Regional office work

    Laos

    Country-office visit recorded in my travel history; shown as professional travel rather than a training qualification.

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  • Regional office work

    Laos

    Country-office visit recorded in my travel history; shown as professional travel rather than a training qualification.

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  • Regional office work

    Laos

    Country-office visit recorded in my travel history; shown as professional travel rather than a training qualification.

    Travel dates

07 / CURRICULUM VITAE

The complete picture.

Read my supplied October 2026 CV for finance and operations roles.

View CV Download CV PDF · October 2026 application CV

08 / CONTACT

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Wairoa, New Zealand

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