Senior Finance Specialist
RTI - International (USAID- RAMP )
Total years of experience :13 years, 8 months
June 2015 - Oct 2022
I worked in RTI - International (USAID- RAMP )
Early Grade Reading and Math Project, as a Senior Finance Specialist
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, Working on the (QuickBooks software)
The project budget of $ 48 million Funded by USAID - 5 Year project 2015-2020
The Extension Budget of $ 19 million Funded by USAID - 2 Years 2020-2022.
In April 2019, Promoted from Finance Officer to a Senior Finance Specialist
(Vacant position).
Senior Finance Specialist April 2019 Oct 2022.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
Understand and follow the accounting and the operational policies, procedures,
Guidelines and standards.
Review all the Partners Agreements and the Modifications of the Agreements.
Compare and analyze actual results and outcomes with plans and forecasts regarding
To the partners ‘budgets.
Provide functional support for our partners Finance Managers and financial guidance regarding to RTI and USAID regulations.
Prepare and submit monthly financial reports to the Finance Manager about the
Partner’s Invoices and Budgets - Cost Share.
Supervise the verification of partners’ financial reports and supporting documentation, making sure that all expenses are reasonable, allowable and allocable to the approved budget & ensure that the technical approvals is obtained from RTI component leaders.
Communicate with both RTI senior management and RTI’s partners on findings,
Ensuring timely and appropriate follow-up with them on corrective actions.
Lead on reconciling all financial disbursements to partners on a monthly basis,
Reporting to the Finance Controller on all over-dues, unliquidated advances, and
Ensure all tracking sheets for sub-awards finances are updated monthly;
Quarterly and Annual.
Facilitate the final audit activities with external auditors by coordinating provision of
Information required, clarifications required etc. to ensure that the execution of the
Project - end audit package is accurate and complete.
Reviews expenses and financial transactions to ensure it is compliance
With RTI and USAID regulations.
Manage & Prepare the staff monthly payroll including tax, social security
Deduction and comply with the related regulatory bodies.
Finance Officer June 2015 - April 2019.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
Payment (wires & checks) preparation.
Recording All Accounting & Financial transactions in QuickBooks.
Preparation and submission monthly closing files & reconciliations.
Meeting monthly deadlines and reporting in timely manner according to
RTI - International Accounting Month-End Close Calendar.
Follow-up and pay Social Security and Income Tax & Other Taxes.
Follow up and controlling Employee & Partners Cash Advances.
Financial support and supervision for the Regional Offices.
Performs the cash management functions required in maintaining RTI bank accounts.
Petty Cash Management and ensure compliance with RTI & USAID Petty Cash
Financial Procedures.
Reviewing the consultants' contracts and coordinating with them to ensure completing all the required documents to prepare payments including the tax deduction.
Prepares per diem payments for travelling staff using RTI & USAID per diem rates
And rules.
Ensure close coordination with the compliance and procurement team
To insure full compliance to RTI and USAID regulations and requirements.
Follow-up tax exemption for vendors Bills with the US embassy.
Prepare analysis of accounts as requested.
Assist the finance manager on monthly CMR (Cash Management Request),
And quarterly - annual expenditure reports for the program.
Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process.
Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
wires & checks) preparation.
•Recording All Accounting & Financial transactions in QuickBooks.
•Preparation and submission monthly closing files & reconciliations.
•Meeting monthly deadlines and reporting in timely manner according to
RTI - International Accounting Month-End Close Calendar.
•Follow-up and pay Social Security and Income Tax & Other Taxes.
•Follow up and controlling Employee & Partners Cash Advances.
•Financial support and supervision for the Regional Offices.
•Performs the cash management functions required in maintaining RTI bank accounts.
•Petty Cash Management and ensure compliance with RTI & USAID Petty Cash
Financial Procedures.
•Reviewing the consultants' contracts and coordinating with them to ensure completing all the required documents to prepare payments including the tax deduction.
•Prepares per diem payments for travelling staff using RTI & USAID per diem rates
And rules.
•Ensure close coordination with the compliance and procurement team
To insure full compliance to RTI and USAID regulations and requirements.
•Follow-up tax exemption for vendors Bills with the US embassy.
•Prepare analysis of accounts as requested.
•Assist the finance manager on monthly CMR (Cash Management Request),
And quarterly - annual expenditure reports for the program.
•Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process.
•Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
•Photocopying, filing and scanning all required documents for the financial & accounting Transactions according to the RTI - International Accounting Supporting
Document Matrix.
Nov 2012 - Dec 2014
I worked in Degremont SUEZ - Water Treatment solutions as an Accountant,
( As-Samra Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project )
Reporting to the Financial Controller, Working on the (SAP Business One) software.
The Project budget of $ 178 million Funded by Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
Capturing all data in accounting system (SBO - SAP Business One).
Follow-up and pay Social Security and Income Tax & Other Taxes.
Prepare the monthly closing files & reconciliations.
Prepare the debit notes & follow up the back charges issues.
Payroll Administration coordination with HR department.
Petty Cash Account.
Controlling fixed assets register and staff allocation.
Preparation of accruals for branch accounts.
Bank accounts reconciliation.
Payment (wires & checks) preparation.
Opening supplier’s accounts & Credit facility management.
Controlling invoices, delivery notes and purchase orders.
Controlling & Accounting Entry for Amortization (lease houses).
Update the follow up some excel files LPO, Asset ledger …. etc.
Follow up the employees accounts.
Follow-up and pay all expenses for Expatriate employees
(Lease houses, Electricity - Water - Internet - Telephone -Driving licenses
Work permit)…..etc
Feb 2011-March 2012
I worked in Abt Associates Inc. (USAID-Projects)
As a Finance Assistant, Reporting to the Senior Finance Asst.
Working on the (Quicken) software.
(PSP) Jordan Private Sector Project for women’s Health.
The project budget of $ 19 million Funded by USAID
(SHOPS)Strengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector.
The project budget of $ 38 million Funded by USAID
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
Collect and enter data for various financial spreadsheets and the accounting software.
Examine vouchers and invoices for accuracy and completion.
Preparing payments for vendor’s invoices and submit them to the Senior Finance Asst. for verification, signature and approval.
Communicate with Grants and Outreach teams to ensure timely submittal of the
Subcontractors’ invoices in a correct and acceptable manner.
Assist the Senior Finance Assistant in tracking each activity cost by its code through weekly and monthly analysis of the Abt/HO in addition to comparing it with the budget.
Assist in preparing the monthly payroll for all local staff and consultants.
Assist in distributing the Transportation-Compensation cash payments on participants and trainees, and also do the banks-deposits (as needed) participants.
Scan and upload all financial documents into Abt’s web-based accounting software.
Nov 2008-Feb 2011
I worked in Advanced Central Gas Company (ProGas) as an Accountant
Reporting to the Finance Manager, working on the (Quick Books) software.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
Accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Maintain up-to-date billing system.
Maintain accounts receivable customers files and accounts payable vendors files.
Prepare bank deposits.
Make General Journal Entries.
Account/bank reconciliations.
Assist with monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements.
Assist with preparation of monthly financial reports.
Assist with tax computations and returns.
Assist with payroll administration.
Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process.
Responsibility for the collection and follow-up collectors.
Oct 2007-May 2008
I worked in kingdom Saudi Arabia/Jeddah at HUTA Marine Ltd. Company
One of Bin laden group companies as a Procurement Asst.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
Research potential vendors.
Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers.
Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing.
Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
Review quality of purchased products.
Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases.
Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.
Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage.
Taking care of material storage management.
Send materials and equipment needed for sub warehouses in the projects.
Prepare Goods Receipt Note.
• Bachelor's degree of Economy at faculty of Economic and Administrative science from Al Al-Bait University, with grade Good.
, with grade Good. •
