Accounting Project

Mambu S. Sonie, MBA

**** ***** **** ****,

BURNSVILLE, MN 55337

Cell #: 763-***-****

**********@*****.***

Objective Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

H and R Block Burnsville, MN

Tax Professional November 2017 to present

Duties & Responsibilities:

Conducting face-to-face tax interviews with clients

Preparing complete and accurate tax returns

Generating business growth, increasing client retention, and offering additional products and services

Providing IRS audit support

Support office priorities through teamwork and collaboration

Performing other bookkeeping services

Apex International Eden Prairie, MN

Production Opt/Technician May 2017 to Present.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Build and Test Assemblies

Perform equipment setup, operation, equipment adjustments and minor preventative maintenance tasks to meet all standards for safety, quality and efficiency. They run tests on all assemblies and equipment to test for safety and productivity before they are put into production.

Identify Problems and Suggest Improvements

If in testing assemblies and equipment the Production Technician identifies any problems, they must identify potential solutions and attempt to troubleshoot the issue using their technical knowledge. Problems could be mechanical errors, safety issues or in identified inefficiency.

Inspect and Test Finished Products

Responsible for maintaining quality standards by inspecting and testing finished products to ensure the conform with specifications and codes. They do this before full-scale production begins, and periodically thereafter.

Why & G, LLC (Genome Cosmetics, LLC) Bensalem, PA

Accountant Dec. 2015 – Nov. 2016

Duties & Responsibilities:

Handling all accounting functions within the organization and its subsidiaries beginning with making projections to the preparation of the company’s financial statements.

Duties included providing daily sales & financial reports, costing, inventory control, etc.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Monrovia, Liberia

Coordinator/Sr. Inspector, October, 2012- October 2015

Office of the Foreign Service Inspector General

DUTIES:

GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL FUNCTIONS

Review and analyze Foreign Mission reports submitted to Central administration and make appropriate observation and recommendations to the Inspector General

Coordinate regular correspondences between Central Administration (Inspectorate/Internal Audit Bureau) and Liberia Foreign Missions abroad

Assist the Inspector General ensure that standard accounting systems and internal control structures are in place and functional within Field Missions

Assist the Inspector General draw up assessment/inspection programs and schedules to facilitate assessment/inspection activities

Assist in the execution/supervision of audit activities conducted by the Bureau of Inspectorate/Internal Audit and ensures compliance to internal control measures

Assist in the supervision of Junior staff of the Bureau of inspectorate/Internal Audit

SUPERVISION FUNCTIONS

Provides guidance to the staff in execution of their duties

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Knowledgeable in diplomacy and negotiation skills

Proven project management, administration and coordination skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong ability to develop and maintain professional relationship with internal and external stakeholders

Acts with honesty and integrity

Knowledgeable of Civil Service Standing Orders and relevant policies

Knowledgeable of protocol procedures

Ability to meet deadlines and execute project

Sound decision-making based on thorough analysis

Proficient in Microsoft Application including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Problem solving skills

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Monrovia, Liberia

Director, Internal Audit/Inspectorate January 2010-October 2012

DUTIES

GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL FUNCTIONS

Supervises Senior and Junior auditors and Audit technicians to ensure that they work in conformity with their Terms of Reference (TOR)

Develop, document, implement, test, and maintain a comprehensive internal audit plan and system of internal controls to help provide assurance that applicable laws, regulations, and MoFA policies and procedures are complied with judiciously;

Ensures that the Ministry of Finance Financial Rules, the Public Financial Management (PFM) Act and the Public Procurement and Concession (PPC) Act as well as the Government of Liberia financial policies are adhered to by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Provide input in the preparation of the annual budget of the Audit Department and implement same.

Develop audit programs in accordance with the common audit manual.

Conducts audit tests, including inquiry, observation, substantive of transactions and tests of controls, in accordance with the common audit manual.

Review monthly performance reports of departments to ensure that actual performances are monitored against budgets and target/standards.

Ensures that all variances are adequately explained with remedial actions and submit report to the Director of Audit.

Advises the Minister in a timely manner of any control weaknesses and other concerns noted during audit engagements.

Maintains audit working papers in accordance with the common audit manual.

Drafts audit reports and list supplementary matters arising out of assigned audit in accordance with the common audit manual and for Senior Management action.

Keep abreast with developments in Corporate Governance practices and advise the Minister.

Proactively pursues continues professional development in the area of audit and Public financial management.

Performs any other relevant duties consistent with the functions of the Division as may be assigned by the minister

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:

Ensures that direct reports (subordinates) give account of the performance of assignments in their respective areas of responsibilities.

Conducts performance appraisal and provides input for career development and recommends performance incentives for subordinate staff.

Identifies training needs and facilitates training for subordinate staff. Provides guidance to the staff in execution of their duties.

University of Liberia Monrovia, Liberia

Accounting Instructor, May 2009 – October 2016

Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment [LACE] Monrovia, Liberia

Finance Officer March 2008 - Dec. 2009

Assist the project management committees [PMCs] of the CBOs in getting their accounts in accordance with their obligations under the sub-grant agreements and the provisions of the operation manual [OM].

Helping the PMCs to open bank accounts and to operate them. And

Assisting and training the PMCs on how to keep accounts [cash books and petty cash books], records and expenditures justifications, and to prepare reports, including statements of expenditures [SOEs] and request for payment forms,

Processing disbursements and payments, supervising CBOs and keeping accounts and records of LACE.

Participate in the desk and field appraisal of the sub-projects and sub-grants,

Contribute to the preparation of the sub-grant agreements between LACE and the CBOs,

Process disbursements and maintain related files to ensure the proper financial and accounting functions of LACE,

Supervise the financial management of the sub-grants and sub-projects by the CBOs,

Reconcile vendor statements and payables including assigning codes, and processing payment requests through disbursement vouchers after reviewing and ensuring accuracy and completeness of supporting documents, prepared checks for vendors after authorizations by requisite authorized signatories, prepared monthly application for Withdrawal to the World Bank.

Prepare bi-weekly payroll and maintain payment records including analysis and settlement of tax deductions, social security and personnel-related insurance payments,

Review and validate petty cash disbursement records and incorporate same into accounting records and statements,

Generate draft expenditures sub-journals and statement of expenditures, and assist in the preparation of all periodic financial and/or special grant reports, and

Contribute to the preparation of the annual work program and budget and of the quarterly financial monitoring report [FMR], Helped in the preparation of the statements of Receipts and Payments

Other

Actively cooperate and participate in all financial, performance and procurement audit,

Interact with LACE staff and stakeholders at all levels,

Develop individual work plan and participate in regular staff performance appraisal, and

Perform any other related task as may be required to maintain an efficient work environment.

German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), Monrovia, Liberia

Accountant Aug 2004 – Aug. 2005

Follow up Account Receivable and Payable lists, prepare Internal Settlement Voucher.

Follow up of Contracts: Implementing Partner/Contractor/Rental etc.

Calculate the staff travel claims according to the Rate Fixed by the project office for the local trips and GTZ Rate for international trip.

Prepares payment vouchers presented for each project, codes to the proper cost category and budget.

Prepare checks

Collect bank advises on transfer payment

Prepare invoice to other project location and staff for Private use of vehicles etc.

Checking all transaction made are according to GTZ Rules and Regulations before start booking on WINPACCS.

Perform physical cash count at the end of every month

Perform Monthly Bank Reconciliation for Project Bank Accounts

Record monthly transaction vouchers in WINPACCS (GTZ Accounting Software) and make Monthly End of Period Closing. Send EOP closing Data to Head Office

Keeping a record of all Project Inventory Item and bar code (labeling)

Other task whenever needed

German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) Monrovia, Liberia

FINANCE MANAGER Aug 2005 – Feb. 2007

Financial management:

Monitor project and core spending against agreed budgets to identify potential project under- or over-spends and liaise with the Country Director and Programmes staff to recommend the required action (e.g. project extensions, budget re-allocations).

Maintain banking relations and plan, monitor and control country cash flow requirements and cash security to ensure the smooth implementation of the Liberia programme.

Work with Headquarters to formulate, develop, implement and maintain SRWL Liberia’s Field Finance Manual.

Ensure adherence to SRWL Field Finance Manual and the effective, transparent use of financial resources in compliance with SRWL policies and procedures.

Develop and review internal controls and monitor adherence.

Develop, implement and maintain appropriate information systems, including the accounts/financial information maintained on the country’s accounting system.

Provide leadership and supervision of maintenance of proper accounting records.

Ensure compliance with all local tax legislation, including employee tax deduction and statutory reporting to the local Revenue Authority.

Support, guide and advice the Country Director on all finance, risk management and internal control matters to ensure compliance with appropriate standards and procedures.

Reports:

Provide standard monthly finance submissions to SRWL Headquarters, including general ledger transactions, reconciliations, banking records and other financial information in a timely and accurate manner.

Prepare monthly country programme financial reports for approval by CD and submission to SRWL Headquarters.

Prepare timely donor financial reports, containing budget variance analysis and explanations – monthly, quarterly or annual, as required by donor project contracts and guidelines – for submission to headquarter to accompany narrative reports.

Prepare year-end Profit/Loss statements for SRWL Liberia and accompanying statutory accounts and notes required for audit.

EDUCATION

University of Liberia Monrovia, Liberia

MBA (Finance) 2009 2011

December 21, 2011 Graduation

University of Liberia Monrovia, Liberia

Candidate MSc in ACCOUNTING 2014 2013--2014

University of Liberia Monrovia, Liberia

B.B.A., Business and Public Administration. 1997 2003

Graduated Cum Laude (Major Accounting & Minor Economics

D. Tweh Memorial High Sch Monrovia, Liberia

Diploma 1992 - 1994

West African Examination Council (WAEC 1993 1994)

Honor Student - Division One (1)

REFERENCES

1.Mr. Chheurn Klin

Supervisor

Apex International – 2nd shift

Cell #: 952-***-****

2.Ms. Rebecca Marshall

Office Manager.

H & R Block Burnsville Marketplace

Cell #: 952-***-****

3.Mr. Leslie S. Settro

Professional Colleague

Minnesota

Cell #: 571-***-****

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