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**** ***** ******** *****, ****, NV 89523 (USA), ac7y9q@r.postjobfree.com. 775-***-****

Accounting/Finance and Administration

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a challenging national/international position in Accounting/Finance and Administration

Achievements:

Helped clients accomplish financial objectives by assessing financial situations; developing and presenting financial strategies and plans; monitoring changes in financial status (Malawi, Africa).

Prepared and closely monitored the fiscal budgets within the operating budgets criteria for two Head of Service areas of Financial Directorate at Students Loans Company (Glasgow, UK).

Developed process changes on grant reporting on state and USAID federal levels at Northern Nevada H.O.P.E.S. (Reno, NV-USA)

Administered and managed office operations (Finance, IT, People and Culture, Transport & Logistics, HR Management, Assets & Records Management, Procurement and Supplies, Health and Safety -OSHA, VCT& Staff Training and Development) functions at Northern Nevada H.O.P.E.S (Reno, NV-USA) and St John of God Hospitaller Services (Malawi, Africa).

In conjunction with Senior Engineers at Wells Manufacturing, implemented cost projects and forecasted on future savings based on buy-make decisions (Reno, NV)-USA.

Served as Enterprise Director for Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) at College of the Southwest (USA).

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Accounting-MAcc (In Progress), University of Nevada, Reno. Aug 2017 - Present

MBA - Corporate Governance (Honors); Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, (UK) - 2007

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting; (GPA 3.7/4.0) University of the Southwest, Hobbs, NM (USA) - 2003 graduated summa cum laude. Received President's & Vice President's Awards

Associates degree - General Studies; Truckee Meadows Comm. College, Reno, NV (USA) – 2000

CERTIFICATION: CMA Part Qualified, QBE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TESLA, GIGAFACTORY, SPARKS, NV: (July 2018 to present) Currently working as a Production Technician at Tesla Motors, Inc, in Sparks until I get something in my field to exercise my expertise.

Nov 2011 – July 2017 St John of God Hospitaller Services, Malawi – Southern Africa Senior Finance Officer

Prepared monthly management accounts and project financial budgets in liaison with project officers for approval by Chief Financial Officer in Dublin, Ireland and submission to donors

Formulated operational budgets and set quarterly targets for the organization in liaison with the Country Director and Board of Directors.

Produced financial reports (profit and loss/income statement, balance sheet and cashflow statements per IFRS standards on quarterly and yealy basis and as needed by the users.

Led audit work in liaison with Ireland and Malawi auditors to deliver audited financial accounts.

Was custodian for asset register - kept records of assets, liabilities and balanced them on monthly basis.

Provided guidance and technical support in the areas of financial planning and internal controls including financial reporting, monitoring of operations, efficiency and effectiveness of accounting and systems controls of organization.

Prepared and/or reviewed journal and general ledger entries before booking them into the system.

Prepared and/or reviewed bank and all accounts and revenue reconciliation (Accounts receivable and payable.

Team leader delegated with supervision of four (4) finance officers, two (2) store officers, one (1) procurement officer, one (1) transport officer and five (5) drivers.

Feb 2008 – Oct 2011 Students Loans Company (SLC), Glasgow - UK Business Accountant

Prepared and monitored operating budgets for Two Head of Service areas within support services of financial directorate. This included budget setting, headcount calculations and on-going monitoring of performance against the budget throughout the financial year

Monthly reporting of key variances on non-project expenditures, meeting with the budget holders monthly to ensure adequate explanation is provided for key variances and ensuring that proper understanding is obtained of potential funding issues which require resolutions.

Maintained forecast techniques to ensure that the company expenditure is managed on forecast outturn and provided budget holders with financial analysis to support their funding requests

Undertook detailed cost benefit performance analyses for the complete range of SLC business activities identifying areas of cost savings and the most effective use of resources.

Jan 2005 - July 2006 Northern Nevada HOPES, Reno, NV - USA Finance & Grants Officer

Managed daily financial and grants management accounting which included cost effectiveness and efficiency for the daily operations in support of administration, management and implementation of organization's projects

Ensured that all expenditures and investments abide by both our organization and donors.

Prepared monthly grant requests for reimbursement

Responsible for grants and donated funds and assets by authorizing and disbursing all grant funded expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and policies as well as maintenance of budget

Worked closely with the Executive Director in effecting the strategic planning of the organization, and participated in Board of Directors' meetings - presenting the financial status of the organization

Provided technical assistance to staff to ensure program operations were in compliance with grants requirements and HIPAA guidelines

Jan 2004 - Jan 2005 Wells Manufacturing (Carrier), Reno, NV - USA Cost Accountant (Contract)

Assigned general ledger account numbers on buy or fabricated inventory items

Entered and updated cost of materials on buy parts based on Buyers Performance Report

Prepared journal entries to reflect inventories reclassified to a different inventory account

Assigned CAR asset numbers and verified CAPEX - Capital Expenditure plan for appropriation information based on business plan approved by Carrier

Was responsible for asset register by booking journals to account for depreciation, sale and disposal of fixed assets, and recording gain or loss on disposed assets plus entering current year assets additions

2003 (June - Dec) Park Place (Hilton Hotels), Reno, NV – USA Auditor – Intern

Audited financial statements reports for both managerial and external users adhering to internal control systems and CPA minimum internal control standards in relevance to Gaming Industry Regulations

Audited games, slots, entertainment, miscellaneous regulations and regulations 6 A. This helped in strengthening internal controls and risk mitigation

2001 - 2003 Lea Regional Medical Centre, Hobbs, NM – USA Accounting Assistant

Responsible for Accounts receivable by processing billing of approximately 150 invoices to our valued clients. Was also responsible for Accounts Payable

Matched invoices to POs - Purchase Orders and receiving documents

Performed bank transactions and reconciled monthly bank statements

ACCOUNTING FOR BREAK FROM WORK:

Aug 2006 - Dec 2007 Full time Student at Glasgow University, Scotland, UK

Aug 2017 - Jul 2018 Full time Student at University of Nevada, Reno.

REFERENCES:

1, Case Love, Program Supervisor, KNA/Tesla Motors, Inc., Gigafactory, Sparks, NV.

2, Christopher Mhone. Programs Director & former supervisor at St John of God Hospitaller Services +265-***-****** email:

3, Dr. Norwood, MD. Medical Director at Northern Nevada HOPES, Reno, NV email: ac7y9q@r.postjobfree.com

4, Dr. Patricia Brey, Ph.D. Psychologist, Clinical Program Director (Retired), Nevada Adolescent Treatment Center 775-***-**** email: ac7y9q@r.postjobfree.com

5, Dr. Sonja Pippin, PhD. CPA. MAcc Program Director, Dept of Accounting & Info systems. University of Nevada, Reno. 775-***-**** (o) 806-***-**** (m). ac7y9q@r.postjobfree.com

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