Mozambique

Samir Chabane

Financial manager, Fundação Fé e Cooperação

Samir Chabane is a Mozambican professional with experience in administration, financial management, grants management, and donor-funded projects within the nonprofit sector. His work has focused on compliance, budget control, internal controls, financial reporting, procurement processes, and partner capacity strengthening, contributing to good governance and the effective use of donor and institutional resources.

He has practical experience in IFRS/NCRF, preparation of financial statements, audit support, and financial analysis, supporting organisations in improving accountability, transparency, and decision-making processes. He has also contributed to the development and implementation of financial procedures and compliance mechanisms aimed at strengthening institutional effectiveness.

Throughout his professional experience, Samir has worked with NGOs and development partners in Mozambique, supporting financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and compliance with donor requirements. He is passionate about strengthening transparency and accountability within the nonprofit sector and is committed to promoting improved nonprofit financial reporting practices, including awareness and engagement around the International Non-Profit Accounting Standards (INPAS) in Mozambique and Lusophone Africa.

“I am excited to champion INPAS because I believe stronger and more harmonized nonprofit financial reporting can improve transparency, accountability, and trust across the sector in Mozambique and beyond.”