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The company is a financial management consultancy established in 2016. Led by Christian Krone, a Danish economist with over 20 years of international development experience, the company provides expert CFO services, project development and implementation, budgeting, controlling, financial analyses, and auditing. With a focus on compliance, anti-corruption, and programme closure, The company delivers tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client.
Krone’s extensive knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, combined with his solid track record of successful project outcomes, ensures that his clients receive the best possible financial management solutions.
The company is committed to meeting client needs and delivering exceptional service.
Established Expertise:
The company is a financial management consultancy founded in 2016, led by Christian Krone, an economist with 20 years of experience in international development.
Comprehensive Services:
Offers a range of services including CFO support, project development and implementation, budgeting, controlling, financial analyses, and auditing.
Proven Track Record:
Krone’s deep knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, along with successful project outcomes, guarantees top-tier financial management services.
Christian Krone
Christian Krone is a Danish economist with 20 years of international development experience, has held key financial management positions, and is currently consultant and owner of Krone.one.
Has carried out 100+ monitoring/review missions to Danida grant recipients in Denmark and Danida priority countries with focus on financial management setups, due diligence, voucher reviews, fund transfer procedures and all other financial management elements. Expert knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
Expert knowledge and understanding of AMG guidelines, systems and requirements – previously an author of many of the AMG guidelines.
Chief Financial Officer at MFA with solid hands-on operational expertise in operating financial management systems including due diligence, transfer of funds to implementing partners and monitoring financial reporting and audits. Years of experience in providing capacity building on these elements to new MFA staff.
Education and certifications
- Certified expert in ESG and Impact Investing Frankfurt School, Germany (2022-23)
- Certified Fraud Examiner, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, USA (2011)
- Master in Public Policy and Management, University of London, UK (2008-2010)
- Financial management and Procurement, Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy, UK (2009)
- Master in Economics (Cand.Oecon), Aalborg Universitet, Denmark (1994-2000)
References
It is a pleasure to work with Christian. Dedicated, sharp, professional and to the point - while at the same time innovative and fun to be around. I am convinced that his open, honest and positive approach to sensitive issues as well as his ability to stay calm in difficult situations will make him an asset to all teams that he may choose to join. I recommend Christian unreservedly and would be happy to provide further oral or written references, upon requests.
Mette Thygesen
International Director, Danish Institute for Human Rights
Christian and Krone.one was requested to assist the MFA with an urgent and difficult assignment with a very short deadline. Christian's well structured, systematic and professional approach secured the submission of a high quality report, which was instrumental in the further handling of our case.
Further recommendations can be provided upon request.
Birgit la Cour Madsen
Director at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Christian and Krone.one was hired to prepare a Value for Money (VfM) study of our MAP programme, implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organisation. As Danida have yet to produce any guidelines on VfM, Christian and his team developed an excellent methodology which can be utilised in other settings going forward. He produced an excellent VfM study with clear recommendations, which enabled us to move forward with the next phase of our programme. I can fully recommend Christian - please do not hesitate to reach out in case of questions
Miral Far
Private Sector Development Specialist at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Krone.one was selected to carry out a financial capacity assessment of a local organisation to assess if they were to receive direct funding. Christian carried out the assessment in a very professional manner and we were very satisfied with the dialogue, the process, and the outcome.
Troels Gauslå Engell
Chief Advisor at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
I am pleased to have worked with Christian on a development programme in Nepal that I managed and where Christian was involved as a short term adviser (2016-17). Christian is a dedicated and engaged team member with a great solution oriented mindset. He has excellent finance project management skills and pays great attention to details without losing focus on the overall plans, objectives and results. Christian is quick to understand the core issue of a challenge or request and is able to grasp detailed information in a short time. He takes on new tasks with great enthusiasm, curiosity and professionalism. Apart from that, Christian is also just a pleasant and fun colleague to work with. He has excellent people skills and a good sense of humor.
Kasper Thede Anderskov
Finance Specialist at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
WWF Denmark hired Christian to conduct an anti-corruption training workshop. We have been very pleased with the quality of the workshop, the facilitation and his ability to keep everybody actively engaged! Feel free to contact me in case you need further references. If you need a consultant within compliance, rest assured Christian will be able to deliver.
Maja Jakobsen
Senior Advisor, International Programmes at WWF Verdensnaturfonden
Christian was hired by the Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh for the period Sept 2020 to Aug 2021 to support with a full and complete closure of a large development programme involving approx 45 staff, 1400+ assets and a complex control environment with associated risks and numerous audits to keep on track. During the closure, Christian demonstrated excellent oversight, management and communication skills. He developed and handled all relevant elements in the exit-plan in a structured and professional manner. The programme was completed and closed to our full satisfaction - in large part thanks to Christian and his team.
Lise Abildgaard Sørensen
Head of Cooperation, Embassy of Denmark in Dhaka
It is a pleasure to work with Christian. Dedicated, sharp, professional and to the point - while at the same time innovative and fun to be around. I am convinced that his open, honest and positive approach to sensitive issues as well as his ability to stay calm in difficult situations will make him an asset to all teams that he may choose to join. I recommend Christian unreservedly and would be happy to provide further oral or written references, upon requests.
Mette Thygesen
International Director, Danish Institute for Human Rights
Jeg havde fornøjelsen af at arbejde sammen med Christian i ca. 10 måneder i 2019/20, hvor Christian var ansat som konsulent i Gate 21. Christian hjalp os med med at kortlægge og optimere vores økonomiprocesser. Derudover spillede Christian en nøglerolle i en større gennemgang af vores projektøkonomi og verificering af den regnskabsmæssige indregning. Sidst, men ikke mindst var Christian en vigtig og værdifuld sparringspartner for mig som ny økonomichef i organisationen. Christian er yderst dedikeret og arbejder meget fokuseret og loyalt med sine opgaver. Han er fleksibel og ordentlig, og går lige den ekstra mil, for at levere varen. Med sit rolige gemyt og venlige væsen får Christian hurtigt skabt ro og tillid. Det har været en fornøjelse at arbejde sammen Christian
Majken Hansen
Vicedirektør og Økonomichef hos Gate 21
Christian is a very very pleasant person to both work with and spent time with privately. He is eager to make a difference and he has truly done that in Y digital. Christian came into our company at the right time for us, and he has as CFO helped us transform his department into a homogeneous unit. Christian has participated on all levels of our operations from actually doing shit to join board meetings. As his journey takes him to new opportunities I can highly recommend him and if needed please contact me for a personal recommendation.
Boye Hartmann
Networker for Businesses
Jeg har haft den store fornøjelse at arbejde tæt sammen med Christian mens han har været Budgetchef på CBS. Samarbejdet varede desværre kun 1,5 år, men i den tid har Christian helt klart rykket CBS' budgetopfølgning og analyserne i forbindelse hermed et væsentlig stykke. Christian arbejder meget engageret, systematisk og meget kompetent og leverer i den grad opgaven. Christian havde personaleansvaret for budgetafdelingen og beviste mens han var på CBS, at han til fulde evner denne opgave. Christian har en god og rummelig tilgang til andre mennesker, men ved også hvornår han skal være fast og stå ved sine meninger. Jeg kommer til at savne Christian og hans pragmatiske tilgang til arbejdet, men ønsker ham al mulig held og lykke i hans fremtidige karriere..
Camilla Schreiner Andersen
Økonomichef, Anlægsøkonomi
