Senior Program Officer
Silatech
Total years of experience :15 years, 8 Months
• Managed the design, implementation, and evaluation of microfinance projects in Sudan, Yemen, Comoros Island and Syria to assist individuals in enterprise development and job training.
• These projects are expected to create 250, 000 jobs over the next five years.
• Built partnerships with financing organizations to negotiate terms of loans and train on methods for working with young entrepreneurs.
• Collaborated with Country Managers to manage the implementation and impact evaluation of projects.
Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.
Compiled general ledger entries on a short schedule with nearly 100% accuracy.
Evaluating monthly financial statements for identification, rectification of discrepancies and reporting on variances.
Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
Filed withholding tax and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
Interacting with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes to ensure smooth functioning of audit operations.
Managing Human Resources aspects related to employee benefits, leaves, end of services and salaries.
Performing regular updates and modifications on finance department policies and procedures to align with the organization\'s Manual of Authority.
Trained 4 new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Involved in preparation of journal entries, management of general ledger operations including evaluation of accounts based on requirements.
Worked on monthly closings, preparation of monthly financial statements, reconciliation and maintenance of balance sheet accounts
Coordinated activities related to drafting of monthly financial reports and assisted in year-end closings.
Involved in administration of accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll aimed at maintenance of cash flow.
Worked on preparation of Withholding Tax, budgets and forecasts including reconciliation of account and bank.
Managed evaluation and processing of staff benefits and pension in compliance to organizational policies and procedures.
Collaborated with team members in preparation and management of audit process.
• Conducted secondary audit on posted invoices by other Accounts Receivable Team Members.
• Performed statement audits and ensured effective resolution of identified issues.
• Involved in evaluation of client accounts for accuracy and check balances.
• Ensured accomplishment of collection targets through effective follow up on client payments.
• Worked on special projects based on business requirements in compliance to various SLA parameters.
• Drafted and presented various status reports for the senior management to enable effective decision making.
Conducted secondary audit on posted invoices by other Accounts Receivable Team Members.
Performed statement audits and ensured effective resolution of identified issues.
Involved in evaluation of client accounts for accuracy and check balances.
Ensured accomplishment of collection targets through effective follow up on client payments.
Worked on special projects based on business requirements in compliance to various SLA parameters.
Drafted and presented various status reports for the senior management to enable effective decision making.
Professional Development Certifications • January-2014, Prince 2, Axelos – Global Best Practice Seminars & Workshops • September 2014, IFRS Seminar • November 2013, Qatar Tax Seminar • June 2008, Introduction to Finance (FIT1) Schlumberger Overseas Abu Dhabi • April 2006, Shell Sudan HR Department, Events Coordinator • December 2014, Accounting Policies and Procedures, Dubai Meirc Training Centre
