A dedicated and articulate individual with 7 plus years industry experience seeking a position providing financial, budgeting, and organizational expertise and utilizing strong critical thinking skills, computer skills, and a desire to significantly contribute to the success of the business. Qualifications Highlights Strategic and Financial Planning Financial Reporting Data Analysis Variance Analysis Account Reconciliations Accounting, Budget (Preparation & Execution) Financial Management & Accounting (Financial Management, Financial Statements, Management Reporting) Procurement Statistical Analysis
Highlights
Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Words, PowerPoint; advanced computer proficiency (both PC and Mac).
Accomplishments
Awarded a merit-based scholarship from [Name] College of Business.
Reduced capital spending by $[Amount] as the leader of a cross-functional project team.
Increased cost-effectiveness by [Number]% through compliance enforcement and implementation of a rigorous quality control system.
Resolved $[Amount] in duplicate payments by creating a tracking system for contract employment expenses.
Ministry of Finance, Republic of Liberia - Monrovia, Montserrado Gathered, assembled and formatted data, and prepared preliminary analysis for budget preparation.
Prepared and presented preliminary and final budget to key senior Ministry officials.
Analyzed proposed legislation to determine funding impact on department programs.
Assisted in the preparation of the Ministry's spending plan.
Tracked commitments on a monthly basis to ensure they were consistent with contract conditions and approved budgetary restrictions.
Managed the Ministry's budget by evaluating existing and proposed organizational structure, plan, policies and procedures.
Made sound recommendations on budget matters and assisted in the implementation and monitoring of recommended changes.
Maintained specialized financial records and statistics and prepared financial activities reports; Assisted sections/divisions/programs with issues relating to funding availability, fund transfer and budget compliance.
Ensured that certified and approved commitments or obligations and payments were timely processed.
Prepared monthly budget execution reports with narrative, graphical and statistical analysis depicting activities and alternative solutions for resolving issues.
Reported, analyzed and ensured the integrity of all financial information.
Budget Analyst, 11/2010 to 07/2013 Rsc2, Inc. – Melville, NY,
Performed all core functions relating to the preparation and execution of the Department of Revenue's appropriation within the Ministry of Finance's budget.
Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, core budget execution reports and project budget execution and status reports on the Department of Revenue's Budget.
Reviewed all purchase orders and payment requests to ensure completeness and accuracy in order to raise payment vouchers.
Raised all expense vouchers within the Department of Revenue using the IFMIS Free balance system.
Performed daily reconciliation of transactions between Accounting Services Unit (ASU) and IFMIS and conducted follow up on all procurement related issues within the department.
Prepared allotment requests and obtained all allotments from the Budget Department for posting to requisite expenditure lines.
Performed all encumbrance and outstanding obligations analysis and recommended ways to clear them.
Examined and processed foreign and domestic travel requests to ensure they were in conformity with the foreign travel ordinance.
Audit Assistant, 09/2009 to 11/2010 The First National Bank Of Long Island – Canton, MA,
Managed organization of UN's financial records.
Reviewed and identified documents for inter-agency exchange between the UNFPA and other UN organizations.
Organized financial statements and documents for a myriad of financial transactions.
Program Assistant, 07/2008 to 09/2009 – , ,
National Commission on Disarmament and Demobilization, Rehabilitation & Reintegration (NCDDRR) -Monrovia, Montserrado Categorized ex-combatants according to locality, age, and other demographic categories for possible enrolment on the DDRR program.
Drafted routine correspondence in response to incoming inquiries and requests from Commission's departments.
Assisted with the registration and evaluation of candidates and implementing partners.
Ensured programs were timely and accurately implemented according to agency strategic goals.
Regularly compiled and managed reports, evaluations, and project assessment reports for various implementing partners.
Education
Master of Science (MSc: Energy Economics & Policy MSc. Energy Economics & Policy, Expected in 2015 University of Surrey - Guildford, Surrey GPA: Energy Economics & Policy MSc. Energy Economics & Policy
Bachelor of Science: , Expected in - , GPA:
BSc: Economics, Expected in 2008 Cuttington University - Suakoko Bong, GPA: Economics
Diploma: General Arts, Expected in 2004 Insaaniyya Secondary School - , GPA: General Arts
Accra, Central Region, Ghana Certifications Computerized Financial Management, 2012 Management Development Institute, Manzini, Swaziland Financial Management & Accounting, 2012 Management Development Institute, Manzini, Swaziland Integrated Public Financial Management Systems : , Expected in 2011 - , GPA: Crown Agents, United Kingdom
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Accra, Central Region, Ghana Certifications Computerized Financial Management, 2012 Management Development Institute, Manzini, Swaziland Financial Management & Accounting, 2012 Management Development Institute, Manzini, Swaziland Integrated Public Financial Management Systems
