SHAKILA TANI 647-***-****

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M9V 5B6 https://www.linkedin.com/in/shakila-tani-/

Highlight of Qualifications

Detail oriented finance/admin & accountant with numerous years of experience in project resource management, risk management and conflict resolution, interested in working with client oriented areas, analyzing data, and preparing reports.

Technical Skills

Microsoft Suite365 (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook)

SAP,Oracle/AP, Sage 300 (ACCPAC), AS400

Quick Books/Payroll

ATLAS Project set up, Budget development & controlling

IPAS & PRINCE II

Personal Skills

Collaborative team member

Data analysis

Adaptable, quick to learn and implement changes

Excellent oral and written communication

Work under pressure

CAREER SUMMARY

Accounts Payable Clerk

Wonder Brands June 2023-October 2023

Entered and processed multiple entities invoices into SAP accounting ERP

Matched invoices with purchase orders vs projects allocated codes

Investigated projects invoices discrepancies and took the appropriate action

Performed journal entries and reconciled vendor statements

Maintained accurate accounts payable filing and records

Collaborated with cross-functional teams

Recognized issues and resolving problems as they arise

Accounts Payable Clerk

Peel Children’s Aid Society May 2022-April 2023

Checked invoices for obtaining authorizations, input to the computer, sorted, verified, and distributed payments

Posted all Accounts Payable expenses to sub-ledgers on a computerized system “Oracle”

Processed requisitions and supplier invoices for payment and month-end accruals

Coded all other accounts payable including utility and bills, such as office supplies, etc.

Received and processed invoices from other CAS for the care of Peel children, verified with Worker or Supervisor to produce the distribution of payments

Maintained vendor accounts and ensured payments were up-to-date.

Prepared and processed electronic transfer payments and perform cheque payments

Provided interpretation of finance policies to agency staff as per requirement

Assisted the accounting supervisor in preparing backups/ vendor reconciliation during interim and year-end audits

Provided accounts payable information for month end preparation

Accounts Payable Administrator-Internship

VitalAir Canada Inc. Mississauga, ON August-October 2019

Received supplier invoices, matched them with the purchase orders, and entered journal entries

Processed all transactions in compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures within a timely manner in AS400

Checked the rendered work and received invoices for the goods and performed online banking

Provides administrative support for agency initiatives upon request

Program Support /Finance Officer April 2006-September 2017

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Afghanistan

Set up Transport Sector Portfolio- construction projects to UNOPS-ERP and track the projects from formulation to final implementation/evaluation up to closeout

Reviewed, and verified the sub-contract of constructions projects invoices vs. the plan and actual performance to ensure efficient resource utilization

Developed and administered the portfolio budget, performed continued monitoring, analyzed transactions, identified issues, and mitigated risks

Monitored the project received fund/AR, revenues, and cash vs. approved commitments and actual expenditures; resolved outstanding issues and implemented corrective measures

Prepared periodic statistical and financial reports, and forecasts based on the assessment and analysis of the project data, business planning process and financial control

Reviewed the received payment certificates, ensured all criteria were met, and processed financial payments in accordance to financial policy

Analyzed variances and took the appropriate action, such as rephrasing the budget and realigning the allocations vs. financial planning

Liaised with the management, clients, and stakeholders to achieve the planned objectives and to implement the projects on time and within budget

Provided financial and administrative support and guidance to HR, Procurement, and logistics as required

Program Assistant May 2000-March 2006

United Nations World Food Program (WFP), Afghanistan

Managed the activities and resources of projects

Transferred the different functions to relevant admin and program units as required

Contributed to preparing the sub-office's periodic operational budget

Monitored projects to ensure objectives were met

Assessed and identified areas that needed assistance and assisted in obtaining supplies and inventory

Prepared a highlight report with recommendations for improvements

Provided administrative backup and financial assistance/support to teams

Accountant July 1996-April 2000

United Nations World Food Program, Afghanistan

Run and review daily payroll and expense reports, audit the expenses, flag issues and submit to project management to ensure disbursements adhered to the relevant program procedures, financial policy, and rules

Reviewed contracts, verified expenses against work progress, and processed payments

Collected accounts receivables and reviewed transactions for accuracy and compliance with policy

Prepared the monthly reconciliation and periodic financial reports

EDUCATION

Accounting & Finance Bridge Program 2022

Skills for Change-Toronto, ON

Occupation-Specific Language Training 2018

Humber - Etobicoke, ON

University of Kabul BA in Economics 1995

Public Administration Program 1991

IRC Women's Public Administration Program

Certificates

AODA: Customer Service Awareness Training 2022

AODA: Understanding Human Right Training 2022

AODA: Employment Standard Training 2022

AODA: Information and Communication Standard Training 2022

Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers 2022

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 2022

Workplace Violence and Harassment Training 2022

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Financial Planning

Data Analysis

Tax Returns

E-Communication

International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

APMG-PRINCE2

CIPS Level II

Basic Procurement

Integrity Awareness Initiative

Result Based Management

Written Communication Skill

Team Building

Google Sheet

Google Docs/Cloud computing

LANGUAGE

Fluent in English, Farsi, Dari and Pashto

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