Managing the IEA's work programme on energy efficiency for Southeast Asia and Indonesia
Developing and maintaining international partnerships such as with ADB, APEC, ASEAN, several UN agencies (UNOPS-ETP, UN-ESCAP, UNEP), local and regional organisations
Supporting delegations visiting Paris and leading regular international missions (alone and with others) to the region
Coordinating and delivering capacity building programmes as main organizer and trainer (webinars, training weeks, workshops in person and online)
Hiring and overseeing short- and long-term international consultants, interns, and official staff
Conducting research and developing reports and studies on energy efficiency policy on cross-cutting topics, providing input on Southeast Asia for reports across IEA and OECD.
Deputy Director
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
07.2020 - 09.2022
Managed a team of 6 policy analysts and technical experts in the Nuclear Energy Division as their direct manager
Liaised with external partners including the OECD's NEA, IEA, and bilateral cooperation with partner countries
Represented Canada or supported Canada's representative on international meetings, including at the IAEA, Nuclear Energy Agency, G7, and other multilateral fora
Served as Head of Delegation and official representative for Canada on the NEA's Steering Committee
Recruited and trained new analysts to maintain the capacity of the team.
Treasury Board Submissions and reviewed Memoranda to Cabinet
Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS)
01.2020 - 06.2022
Led Treasury Board Submissions and reviewed Memoranda to Cabinet including preparation of cabinet documents and Minister briefs on environmental and agricultural topics
Liaised with departments and agencies to provide advice on cabinet, budget, and treasury processes - usually briefing the most senior representatives of those departments.
Advanced Policy Analyst (APAP)
Government of Canada
07.2018 - 06.2020
This 2-year secondment schedule is the Government of Canada’s most sought-after programme to develop future leaders, admitting only 12 people per year. The programme involves four six-month secondments to key central agencies of the government before returning to your policy department.
Policy Analyst (APAP)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
07.2019 - 12.2019
Monitored international trade issues and regularly briefed senior management (Director General, Assistant Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister) as required in a high-pressure environment involving numerous urgent and high-profile requests
Led on funding decisions, represented PCO in inter-departmental and central agency meetings and discussions
Reviewed reports, briefings, Memoranda to Cabinet, funding proposals, and other materials from departments to ensure they were in line with policy authorities and present coherent economic policies
Prepared briefing binders for the Deputy Secretary, Deputy Clerk, and Clerk (Canada's highest-ranking public servant)
Wrote Prime Minister briefing notes regularly on internal and international trade issues.
Analyst (APAP)
Finance Canada
01.2019 - 06.2019
Monitored economic policy events and trends to inform briefings and the Weekly Economic Report
Worked particularly in the area of industrial policy, competition, the digital economy, international taxation, international financial markets, and European Union economic policies
Wrote and coordinated briefings and binders for international meetings for the Minister and the Associate Deputy Minister, often under tight timelines for the World Economic Forum, G7, G20, IMF, and bilateral meetings
Coordinated G7 Finance meetings by staying abreast of agendas, liaising with working groups, monitoring progress, and preparing briefing binders across departments and sectors
Coordinated the Minister's international post-budget tour by liaising with international colleagues to coordinate the agenda, write briefings, adapt to last minute changes, and liaise with the Minister's office and budget team
Represented the ministry in G7 working group meetings, including travelling to Paris.
Analyst (APAP)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
07.2018 - 12.2018
Led on the Medium-Term Planning process for the Canadian Forestry Service, developed overall strategy, designed and coordinated internal and external engagement, briefed senior management and identified strategic priorities
Regularly briefed senior management on a variety of forestry-related subjects and policy experimentation activities
Worked with the change leadership team to develop organisational strategic priorities for management.
Acting Head of Project Cell
European Union Mission in Kosovo (EULEX)
01.2018 - 06.2018
Oversaw the small-scale project office of the EU Mission in Kosovo, managed external stakeholders, hired international consultants, and oversaw capacity building projects for Kosovo authorities
Managed overall processes for over 20 ongoing projects across several units and monitored progress
Oversaw budgetary planning such as amending budgets, forecasting future financial needs and liaising with procurement and financial units while respecting EU financial regulations.
Research and Communications Associate
United Nations Kosovo Team (UNKT)
06.2015 - 11.2015
Completed quantitative research for the Millennium Challenge Cooperation (MCC) which culminated in Kosovo's successful inclusion for the first time in MCC's list of eligible countries for multi-million-dollar grants
Carried out field work research alongside UNICEF and UNDP for engagement of marginalized communities
Drafted reports, analysed opportunities for new projects and funding, and reviewed projects and grant applications
Worked jointly on the 5-year Common Development Plan for Kosovo, collecting data and compiling reports
Met with donors, stakeholders, NGOs, civil society, and government officials to encourage collaboration.
Education
Master in Development Studies -
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
01.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor in International Development and Political Science - undefined
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario
01.2011 - 04.2015
Summer program -
Symbiosis International University
Pune, India
One year studies -
Beijing Language And Culture University
Beijing, China
01.2013 - 04.2014
Publications
Exploring the Effects of Weak Institutions on Economic Insecurity in Kosovo, Natalie Kauf, 2021, The European Journal of Development Research, 33, 6, 2063-2083
Countries of work or study
Employed in: Canada, Kosovo, France
Studied in: UK, China, India, Canada
Timeline
Southeast Asia Energy Efficiency Policy Analyst
International Energy Agency (IEA)
10.2022 - Current
Deputy Director
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
07.2020 - 09.2022
Treasury Board Submissions and reviewed Memoranda to Cabinet
Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS)
01.2020 - 06.2022
Policy Analyst (APAP)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
07.2019 - 12.2019
Analyst (APAP)
Finance Canada
01.2019 - 06.2019
Advanced Policy Analyst (APAP)
Government of Canada
07.2018 - 06.2020
Analyst (APAP)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
07.2018 - 12.2018
Acting Head of Project Cell
European Union Mission in Kosovo (EULEX)
01.2018 - 06.2018
Master in Development Studies -
University of Cambridge
01.2016 - 04.2017
Research and Communications Associate
United Nations Kosovo Team (UNKT)
06.2015 - 11.2015
One year studies -
Beijing Language And Culture University
01.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor in International Development and Political Science - undefined
Spearheaded initiatives for process improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
Assessed performance metrics and KPIs to pinpoint areas for improvement and executed strategic solutions.
Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment
Analyzed workflow processes to identify areas for improvement within the operation.
Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and quality standards.
Oversaw staffing requirements through recruitment, onboarding, and training, implementing disciplinary action as necessary.
Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Enhanced morale and management communication through employee recognition initiatives and commitment to open door policy.
Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
Orchestrated team assignments, defining priorities and targets.
Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships. at Amazon SSD Last MileSpearheaded initiatives for process improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
Assessed performance metrics and KPIs to pinpoint areas for improvement and executed strategic solutions.
Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment
Analyzed workflow processes to identify areas for improvement within the operation.
Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and quality standards.
Oversaw staffing requirements through recruitment, onboarding, and training, implementing disciplinary action as necessary.
Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Enhanced morale and management communication through employee recognition initiatives and commitment to open door policy.
Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
Orchestrated team assignments, defining priorities and targets.
Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships. at Amazon SSD Last Mile
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
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