GN ASSOCIATES LTD

Company Profile

October 2010

CONTENTS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3 Statement on Company Qualifications ................................................................................. 3 About Us ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Key Competencies and Expertise .......................................................................................... 4 Our People .................................................................................................................................. 6 Client Portfolio ........................................................................................................................... 6 Contact Us .................................................................................................................................... 6

October 2010

INTRODUCTION

The difference between an average business and an exceptional business is the quality of its people and the robustness of its processes. We GN Associates Ltd provide financial and risk Management support to organizations to ensure robust processes. We also provide training across the board from the policy makers and strategy leaders, to the people who operate the processes on day to day, to ensure quality output. Our target market is/are the financial institutions and the ultimate goal is to ensure safe, sound and enhanced stakeholders value. Larger organizations often require specialist support or additional strategic input to supplement their internal resources. On the other hand smaller organizations often need professional advice and support when faced with specific risk and financial management situations. We provide solutions for both large and small medium enterprises (SMEs). Our expertise spans a wide range of areas within the Risk and financial management scope, focused on efficiency and effectiveness. These include but are not limited to: 2. Risk Management Business continuity planning Corporate Governance Strategic planning Systems audits Banking operations Tax and legal advisory services Recruitment and training Islamic Banking Factoring Feasibility studies Credit administration Treasury Operations Management Anti-Money Laundering Combating Financing Terrorism, KYC,KYE,CDD

STATEMENT ON COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS

Founded in 2009, GN Associates Ltd mainly targets Financial Institutions both large and small. The company is managed by practitioners with wealth of practical experience in the industry. This provides good leverage for the provision of practical solutions to its clients. The business exposure of the practitioners includes and /but is not limited to: HR Banking ICT Accounting Human Capital Mapping Business Law Risk Management Engineering- Electrical & Telecommunications

3. 3.1

ABOUT US

OUR VISION

To be a Business Partner of choice globally. 3.2

OUR MISSION

To enhance and secure the environment within which organizations work by providing robust solutions to the mitigation of risks within corporate social responsibility framework (CSR) And To support organizations by improving their bottom-line performance by providing and using pragmatic Financial Management solutions 3.3 OUR CORE VALUESs Integrity Transparency Accountability These are paramount in all our work and in the relationships we build with our clients. Our values are pivotal in building enduring relationships which will continue to direct the ongoing investments in our business and with our clients. 3.4 OUR COMMITMENT AND HOW WE WORK WITH YOU

We adopt a close and practical working relationship with you, ensuring both alignment with your business objectives and your existing organizational structures. This maybe in the form of advice/training support or in the execution and implementation of recommendations Our work with you will always be carried out to a high professional standard, in a confidential manner and with business focus. Our priority is to support you to build a better business by securing your assets and therefore shareholder value. To arrange a meeting or to discuss how GN Associates can help assist with your Risk and financial management requirements, please contact us now. 4. KEY COMPETENCIES AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE

We provide solutions to your business in the following areas of expertise, but not limited to;

4.1 Risk Management: We support you in determining the level of risk of loss in your business operations. This we do through a risk assessment which involves risk identification, risk measurement, risk monitoring and risk control. We then subsequently make recommendations on the requisite controls where applicable. On request we are able to assist with the implementation of the controls. As a result of these interventions, your organization is then in position to mitigate the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes and systems, human factors or external events. 4.2 Business Continuity Planning and Management: Unplanned events can have catastrophic effects and the disruptive incidents may come from accidents, criminal acts, or natural disasters. We assist your business to develop a framework to ensure resilience of the business to any eventuality, in order to ensure continuity of service to your customers and the protection of your brand and reputation. We undertake risk assessment (RA), Business impact analysis (BIA) and derive Business continuity plan (BCP) for the business. 4.3 Corporate Governance: Corporate Governance is /are the set of rules processes, laws and customs that affect the way an organization is controlled or administered. It also includes relationships with stakeholders. We assist your organization to develop, document, implement and monitor these processes. The outcome is that your organization has credibility in the marketplace and therefore well positioned strategically both locally and abroad. 4.4 Strategic Planning and management: With your business idea, we assist you to determine where the organization or business should go over the next few years, given the various environments. We then take it a step ahead and propose ways of getting to your desired destiny. On request, we may take you through the implementation of the plan. 4.5 Systems Audits: In view of the dependence on computer and web based technologies for delivery in many functions especially in the financial institutions, it is critical that adequate controls are in place to ensure the integrity and security of those systems. We assist in the evaluation of the systems controls and test for effectiveness and design. We perform offsite attack and penetration tests especially for the financial institutions and make recommendations. On request, we are able to assist with the implementation of the recommendations. 4.6 Banking Operations: We develop and review banking policies & procedure operations manuals. These are particularly crucial for the daily operations, management of risks and continuity of financial institutions. We also provide support in training the bank staff in the operations based on the newly developed or already existent processes. We are able to support especially new staff who may not be familiar with bank operations or staff moving between departments and are not familiar with the operations of the new department. Our training scope cuts across all banking operations, at both elementary and advanced level and includes compliance with regulatory requirements e.g. Anti

Money Laundering and combating financing of terrorism, KYC,KYE,CDD, reporting standards. 4.7 Tax and Legal Advisory: We support businesses in providing the requisite legal advice on compliance and best practice. We are able to assist your organization avoid unnecessary penalties. 4.8 Financial Management: We support businesses with both strategic financial management including planning and making projections for the long term to Operational finance issues including developing financial procedures manuals and implementation of processes and controls. We are the best at designing strategic feasibility studies for projects. 5. OUR PEOPLE

We do believe in empowering our people with the requisite skills for our assignments and therefore commit ourselves to continuous people development as well as associating with the best in the market. We do associate with various competent consultants on a needs basis. The profile of our Lead Consultant is detailed below. Other profiles of consultants or associate consultants are detailed on specific proposals for work depending on the competencies required for each job. 6 OUR PARTNERS We are internationally associated and our main partners: ABLETT MIDDLE EAST FZE are specialists in Human Resource Consultancy. The lead consultant Nicola Jane Ablett has a wealth of experience in both the private and public human resource sectors with a particular interest in PRISM BRAIN MAPPING a neuroscience based behavioural profiling tool. PRISM can be of benefit throughout your organization. 6.1 Lead Consultants Profile Mr. Grace Stuart Ndyareeba B.Com- Finance-Upper Second (Hons), Makerere University Kampala MA - Development Economics (Centre for Development Economics, William College Massachusetts, USA) Nationality: Email: Tel: Ugandan [email protected]; [email protected] +256 77 2461 049 +256 70 2461 049

Consultant Name: Qualifications:

Competence

Key experience and achievements

Leadership

Managing Partner , GN Associates Ltd

Risk Management

Corporate Governance

Retired Central Bank examiners at the rank of Deputy Director in charge of Onsite Division at Bank of Uganda. Responsible for onsite examination and supervision of financial institutions in Uganda. Over 30 years of experience in Banking. Consultant to the Macro-Economic & Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI). Developed a risk based model case study for onsite examination of financial institutions currently used in training for regional Central Bank regulators, workshops etc. Member of the Uganda Anti Money Laundering Committee Representative of Uganda on the East and Southern Africa anti-money laundering group (ESAAMLAG) taskforce Member of the Uganda Institute of Corporate Governance (guest speaker on very high public lectures) Member of the team that drafted the Financial Institutions Bill 2004 and its implementing regulations Designed the Balance Sheet or Statement of assets and liabilities (BS 100) format in use by all regulated financial institutions in Uganda Together with consultants from IMF, has developed onsite supervision manuals, regulations on e-banking and mortgage banking Conducted Corporate Governance training for various Board members of the financial institutions in Uganda. Prior to becoming Deputy Director, was Head of Financial Analysis Offsite Division. Involved in financial analysis of regulatory returns and surveillance of banks to pick up early warning signs

Financial Management Analysis

A detailed Curriculum Vitae of Mr. Grace Stuart Ndyareeba may be provided on request.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Personal

Name Address E-mail and website Nationality Gender

Nicola Jane Ablett P.O. Box: 27010, Abu Dhabi, UAE. [email protected] www.ablettmefze.com British Female
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Telephones Mobile : 050 316 9838

PROFILE

Sixteen plus years of Human Resources experience in various business setups, with a strong background and accomplishments both on an individual & team basis. Knowledgeable of UAE culture and systems in both the government and private sector, motivated, enthusiastic, excellent communication skills, creative and innovative, adaptable, solution focused and self-starting. Psychometric Profiling [November 2006] Attained British Psychological Society Competency training in level A and B allowing me to become a member of the BPS. Change Management and its cause and effect particularly in the Middle East with International companies and their interfacing. Strategic Planning active involvement in strategic planning viewing H.R. as strategic function and not purely functional. A detailed Curriculum Vitae of Nicola Jane Ablett may be provided on request

7 CLIENT PORTFOLIO Our client Portfolio is in addition to financial institutions across section of both private and public entities and of various industries.

8 CONTACT US Our contact details are below. Please visit our website (upcoming) for more information

Contact Offices: Plot 170, Block 7.Suit 7E Old Kiira Road PO Box 4593 Kampala Tel: +256 772 461 049 +256 702 461 049

P.O Box 27010 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates (UAE) Telephone +971-50-316-9838