Sandy S. S. Bassous
Bethlehem
Summary
Finance executive and International Certified Public Accountant specializing in financial management within academic and international organizations. Expertise in standardizing financial systems, optimizing collections, and enhancing partnerships with donors to drive strategic funding initiatives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Manager — Student Affairs, Finance Department
Bethlehem University
Bethlehem
09.2014 - Current
- Directed financial operations, ensuring accurate billing, proper recording, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented financial systems to streamline accounting, reporting, and forecasting.
- Created financial reports for revenue tracking, scholarship expenditures, and future financial planning to support university decision-making.
- Collaborated with university leadership and departments to enhance financial strategies, improve financial services, and engage in development initiatives.
- Engaged in fund seeking and cultivate partnerships with donors.
- Managed financial services, including tuition processing, financial aid administration, and related operations.
- Reviewed the quality of the student loan, scholarship and receivables portfolio — assessing eligibility and repayment capacity, monitoring arrears and collections — and formulated the aid and deferred-payment policies that govern how assistance is extended and recovered.
- Established and enforced financial policies to improve the availability of aid and assistance, enhance transparency, and ensure equitable distribution.
- Supervised finance staff, including on-the-job development and briefing colleagues on new financial systems and procedures.
Financial Administrative Officer
Development General Bureau for Restoration & Engineering Consultancy
Jerusalem / Bethlehem
07.2004 - 07.2014
- Ensure fiscal responsibility through overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Put in place and effect financial systems to improve on accounting and reporting.
- Manage contractor payments, progress reporting and audit compliance.
- Coordinate human resources functions such as payroll and benefits administration.
- Manage petty cash and reconcile accounts monthly.
Admin Accounts & Financial Analyst
General Development Program of the Holy Land, Barnabas Funds
Bethlehem / England
10.2002 - 07.2004
- Prepared financial statements, budgets, and project proposals.
- Managed cash flow, ensuring accurate tracking of income and expenditures.
- Conducted financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Administrative Assistant to Management, Institute of Law
Birzeit University
Ramallah
04.2001 - 07.2002
- Assisted in developing proposals and preparing financial reports.
- Monitored project financials to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
- Prepared financial and administrative reports for donors and the to central administration at Birzeit University.
- Oversaw project management and financial monitoring.
- Provided administrative support and coordination for university projects.
- Conducted managerial responsibilities, and personal affairs.
Finance & Accounts Control
UNRWA Field Office
Jerusalem
06.2000 - 08.2000
Education
International Certified Public Accountant (IACPA) -
Cambridge International Examination — International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA)
12-2013
Bachelor's Degree in Commerce and Economics - Accounting, Business Administration
Birzeit University
03-2001
High School (Science) -
Friends School
06-1997
Skills
- IFRS compliance
- Donor and stakeholder reporting
- Financial policy standardization
- Staff supervision
- Financial planning and projections
- Banking relationship management
- Operational funding requirements
- Accounting software and data analysis
- Audit findings and recommendations
- Regulatory compliance
- Student loan fund oversight
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES
- Recruitment
- Dialogue
- Admissions
- Scholarship
- Quality Assurance
- IT Core Team
- Member, Bethlehem University standing committees
TRAVEL
- USA
- France
- Netherlands
- Egypt
- Greece
- Budapest
Personal Information
Title: Finance Management & Accounting IACPA
Languages
- Arabic — native
- English — fluent
- French — basic
COURSES
- Course in Certified Management Accounting (CMA)
- Jan 2021 — Jun 2022
- Professional Financial Consultant (PFC), Arab Society of Certified Accountants
- Dec 2012 — Feb 2013
- Designing Development Projects & Grant Support, Business Development Center, Bethlehem
- Jul 2004 — Aug 2004
- International Diploma in IT Skills (ICDL), Cambridge International Examinations — Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization
Hobbies and Interests
- Singing
- Piano
- Basketball
- Sports
Timeline
Financial Manager — Student Affairs, Finance Department
Bethlehem University
09.2014 - Current
Financial Administrative Officer
Development General Bureau for Restoration & Engineering Consultancy
07.2004 - 07.2014
Admin Accounts & Financial Analyst
General Development Program of the Holy Land, Barnabas Funds
10.2002 - 07.2004
Administrative Assistant to Management, Institute of Law
Birzeit University
04.2001 - 07.2002
Finance & Accounts Control
UNRWA Field Office
06.2000 - 08.2000
High School (Science) -
Friends School
Bachelor's Degree in Commerce and Economics - Accounting, Business Administration
Birzeit University
International Certified Public Accountant (IACPA) -
Cambridge International Examination — International Arab Society of Certified Accountants (IASCA)