Professional SummaryAccountant with more than 8 years accounting experience with profit making ,non for profit and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Possess solid knowledge of GAAP, GASB and IFRS. Proficient in automated systems such as QuickBooks, Sun system and Peachtree Accounting. Core QualificationsGeneral Ledger AccountingBalance sheet account reconciliationBank Office Account reconciliationFinancial data analysisFinancial Statements Audit SupportGenerate various reportsAdjusting entries and periodic closingReview and monitoring of accounting eventFinancial Planning, Budgeting ReportingGrants ManagementContractual agreement and modificationDonor reportingMonitor and manage sub-granteeFund release for subsSystem improvement and recommendationsExternal Internal reportingProject closing Accounting Systems Sage Accounting, QuickBooks, Sun system , Peachtree Accounting and Mo.s.tPresentation Software Microsoft PowerPoint.Spreadsheets Advanced Excel with pivot tables, Lookups, references and Consolidation.Database Microsoft Access.Email Outlook and Lotus note Experience02 2015toAccountant Saint Louis,MO,Responsible for account coding accuracy Record, and reconcile Accounts Payables on a monthly basis Review and reconcile on-line corporate credit card transactions and documentation Actively participate in improvement of procedures and processes Review and report excess and obsolete inventory Prepare the invoices state and federal grant funders for reimbursable expenditures Prepare the invoices state and federal grant funders for reimbursable expenditures prepare 35 companies Bank reconciliation Accuracy of FIM tables (Financial Integration Module) Assist with preparation of budgets Provide status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing Review all variances exceptions, explain and resolve Responsible for assisting with weekly monthly yearly closing activity Responsible for Journal Entries and General Ledger analysis Prepare internal reports regarding production, capacity and efficiencies Accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as directed Credit Card reconciliation All department processes and procedures documented and the appropriate individual(s) trained and cross-trained as necessary.01 2010to08 2014Delegated Finance and Admin Manager and Finance OfficerAnova ,,EthiopiaPrepared standardize monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual finances and review overall financial reports and follow up financial status Over viewed Organization Finance and Administration as a delegate.Documented the process by which NGOs are selected for awards and notify applicants and other stakeholders of awards granted where open solicitations are sought Identified and assisted grantees in developing work plans, monitoring progress, tracking expenses, preparing reports, and facilitating grantees compliance with the terms of their agreements Conducted field visits to monitor grantees and provide on-site support with respect to financial grant management Collaborated with program staff to assist in developing and revising mechanisms for making payments and monitoring and reporting financial performance of sub-grantees Reviewed several grantee monthly financial reports, including invoices, budgets and up keeping databases Led a team through the entire process for sub grantees selection, from pre-award assessment to project closing Facilitated the processing of modification of sub-agreements, maintain and update grants contract document Followed-up contribution and recording of identified cost share expenses with sub-grantees Contributed to the development of grants management manual, materials, and resources Controlling and processing of Account Receivable , payable and Reconciling of account Ensured adherence to the organization s global financial policy, domestic financial procedures and guidelines related to disbursement activities, general accounts and grants Engaged in maintaining monthly and annual fixed asset inventory registration Ensured document tracking- paid stamp and filling are done in tact Ensured that financial transactions are recorded as per the chart of accounts and with proper source documents Reviewed and ensure the accuracy and quality of financial statements prepared Managed grant projects and fund release from donors control budget utilization Ensured that all financial documents and reports are well documented safely placed Facilitated internal and external audits and led development of action plans based on audit recommendations and monitored progress Led, supervised, guided and supported staff members, including accountant, cashier and storekeeper Participated in proposal budgeting when new projects are initiated.10 2008to12 2009Senior AccountantExpedia ,,EthiopiaProduced periodic financial reports for both internal (organization) and external use (donors government) and interpret and analyze the reports and actual results against budgets and recommend program management team and budget holders Ensured that financial transactions are recorded as per chart of accounts with proper source documents Reviewed and initiated approval for disbursements including contracts and sub contacts payment Managed grant projects and fund release from donors control budget utilization Ensured that procurements are made per the organization procurement policy and Donor requirement Ensured that fixed assets registration and facilitated the annual inventory count Ensured bank reconciliation is made timely Reviewed payroll and ensure that government taxes are paid regularly and timely Controlled staff benefits like insurance, medical, PF etc.02 2007to09 2008AccountantAnova ,,EthiopiaEnsured that financial transactions are recorded as per the chart of accounts and with proper source documents Followed up annual budget cash flow Controlled the timely disbursement and settlement of different expenses Ensured that procurements are made as per procurement protocols Prepared checks and initiate bank reconciliation Prepared payroll and prepared income and other government tax payment Controlled petty cash and availability of cash on hand for daily activity Record financial transactions per World Vision chart of accounts document them Record grant projects financial activities expense settlement produce grant financial report Record fixed Assets per World Vision policies and facilitate annual inventory of project inventories Make ready financial documents for internal external audit. EducationExpected intotoMBA Degree Business Administration,,GPA Foundation for Academic Excellence, Ethiopia Completed 29 credits Business AdministrationExpected intotoB.A AccountingHaramaya University,,GPA Accounting SkillsAcademic, Account reconciliation, Accounting, accountant, Accounting Systems, Accounts payable, Accounts Payables, accounts receivable, Balance sheet, Bank reconciliation, benefits, Budgeting, budgets, budget, cash flow, cashier, closing, contracts, Credit, data analysis, databases, Database, documentation, Email, external audits, filling, Finance, Financial, Financial Planning, financial report, financial reports, Financial Statements, fixed Assets, General Ledger, General Ledger Accounting, government, Grants, Information Technology, insurance, inventory, Lotus, materials, Microsoft Access, Excel, Office, Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, payroll, Peachtree Accounting, pivot tables, policies, processes, procurement, program management, coding, progress, proposal, protocols, quality, QuickBooks, Reconciling, recording, reporting, requirement, Sage, Spreadsheets, Sun, tables, tax, taxes, Vision  SEP  Job Title Senior AccountantLocation Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)Duration 12 Months (Contract) The candidate will assist in be responsible for Day-to-day general ledger accounting, including journal entry preparation and related reporting in the areas of Prepaids, Accruals, Payroll, Benefits, and Intercompany Related Party processes.Assist in the monthly accounting close procedures including proper period end cut-off and accounting close schedule.Calculating and maintaining payroll related and cost accruals to ensure accurate monthly cut off.Monitoring elements leading to cross margin profitability analysis and support to project management.Maintenance of chart of accounts and cost center reporting. Qualifications Bachelors degree in accounting or finance (concentration in Accounting) preferred.10 years of accounting experience (General Ledger, AR, AP, Cash Management).5 years of financial analysis.Audit background a plus.Experience working in an international and cross-cultural environment.Experience with SAPR3 or S4 (FI) required.Experience with SAP BW, SAP CRM is a plus.Proficiency in knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS Accounting, and US Tax.Strong PC skills with advanced knowledge in Excel and PPT.