Mona Khan brings a global vision to executive search, having worked extensively with international organisations, IGOs and NGOs in various parts of the world, including the UN and World Bank. Along with expertise in strategic advisory and leadership development, she has the ability to intuitively understand an organisation’s ethos and culture, and align strategic objectives with executive talent.
Professional Focus
- 15 years’ experience as a consultant and finance executive in the private and public sectors, including government agencies, NGOs, and intergovernmental organisations (UN and World Bank)
- Track record of successful appointments to CFO, CRO, CEO, vice president and board roles
- Deep functional expertise in finance: fintech, stakeholder engagement, compliance, risk management, internal audit, strategic planning, financial and management accounting
- Broad industry expertise with specialisation in social impact including social investing, social enterprise, international cooperation, organisational strategy, and DEI initiatives
- Well-regarded lecturer and conference presenter in business process, internal audit, and risk management
Business Expertise
- General Manager, Finance at Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO), Australia
- Head of Finance at consulting firm Dodgshun Medlin, Australia
- Director of Finance and Administration at the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP), Netherlands and Bosnia
- Senior Project Manager at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), USAID, and DfID
- Senior Director at Ernst & Young
Practice Membership
Global Industry Practices
- Financial Services
- Social Impact
Global Cross Sector Practices
- CEO & Board Services
Additional Expertise
- Professional Services
- Not-for-Profit
- Public Sector
- Financial Services
- Audit and Risk
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in criminology from Deakin University, Victoria, Australia
- Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Institute of Chartered Accountants
- Authorised IFC Trainer, International Finance Corporation, World Bank
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Affiliations & Awards
- UNFP Woman of the Year, United Nations Population Fund
- Gold Medal in Corporate Services, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
- Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
- Board Director, ReachOut Australia Volunteers (2012 - 2017)
- Board Director, The Citizens Foundation (2010 - 2014)
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