Desumena Laci

Manage EU-compliant procurement processes, negotiate vendor contracts, and implement cost-efficient sourcing strategies to enhance operational performance and ensure regulatory adherence.

Optimized financial reporting and month-end close processes while managing invoicing and cash-flow activities. Monitored IT and operational expenditures, developed financial analyses and models, and strengthened financial controls and reporting processes.

Led end-to-end financial management of multi-donor grants (EU, UN Women, ADA), overseeing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and regulatory compliance. Strengthened financial controls, optimized reporting efficiency, and ensured audit readiness with zero discrepancies.

Led overall supervision of project activities, effectively coordinating team members and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.

Delivered financial analysis, forecasting, and performance monitoring to support strategic planning, budget optimization, and long-term financial sustainability.

Collaborated with various organizations including the United Nations to lead the project 'Am Equal in Kosovo Society?' focused on promoting human rights and gender equality.

Provided financial advisory services including budget development, claims review, and regulatory compliance assessment for public-sector projects and privatization processes.

Managed a €1.2 billion investment portfolio, conducted market and credit analysis, and developed investment strategies to optimize returns while mitigating risk.

Provided vital support to the Finance and Administration department of the FAST budget and its associated bank accounts.

Client advisor and Master/Maestro Card issuing.

Postgraduate Certificate in Banking and Finance from the University of Sheffield, completed from 2010 to 2012.

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Business from Iliria Royal University, completed from 2004 to 2007.