Finance Officer Project Management
Resume:
Aziz Ahmad Safi Fully Work Authorizead-**** E Orange Street, Tempe AZ 85281
*************@*****.*** - 716-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Finance Officer with over 12 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. Proficient in utilizing a range of financial software and tools to enhance performance and efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in preparing financial and invoice reports, managing closeout projects, and organizing seminars. Adept at executing complex projects and adapting to dynamic environments, while maintaining compliance with policies and regulations.
Key Skills
Financial Reporting: Preparing and submitting monthly financial reports to donor offices.
Financial Record Management: Maintaining financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements, and other transactions.
Budgeting and Analysis: Expertise in budgeting, cost/price analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
Financial Audits and Closeouts: Conducting financial audits and managing project closeouts.
Project Management: Experience in management and site supervision.
Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and QuickBooks Pro (Accounting Software),Forklift Training,
Languages: Fluent in English, Pashto, Dari, and Urdu.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Shipping and Receiving Officer June 2024 –20 September 2024
Avanti Advanced Manufacturing Corporation, Buffalo, NY 14207
Coordinated shipment processes using FedEx, Freight, Ground UPS, USPS, and Buffalo Transports.
Prepared Bill of Lading and custom documentation.
Managed the receipt of shipments from Canada, Taiwan, and China.
Finance Officer
Afghanistan Veterinary Association (AVA), Kabul, Afghanistan August 2008 – August 2021
Managed financial operations for various projects, including those funded by Sandia National Laboratories' Global Chemical and Biological Security Program (SNL/GCBS) and CRDF Global US Department of State's Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) projects, with a grant of $762,220.
Prepared and reported financial documentation to major donors such as USAID, USDA, US Department of State (BEP), PRT, World Bank, PRT (Kunar, Gardez), DCU2 (Holland through Save the Children), and the Japan Embassy.
Planned and executed training activities for AVA members and local veterinary laboratories.
Overcame significant challenges in organizing international events with stakeholders from multiple countries.
Ensured compliance with donor and government finance and expenditure management laws and regulations for all financial aspects of projects.
Prepared financial sections for project proposals and followed up on donor payments.
Maintained accurate records of financial data and reports in both electronic and hardcopy formats.
Managed petty cash distribution to regional offices and provided support for sub-projects, including drafting letters and reports, management, and coordination.
Supervised and managed AVA's annual national convention, coordinating events for over 1,000 members over three days, including presentations, workshops, meal and tea breaks, DSA distribution, and transportation arrangements.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) 2008 University of the Punjab Pakistan Reference 1: Melissa R. Finley, DVM, PhD, DACVIM Manager, Global Chemical and Biological Security Sandia National Laboratories
P.O. Box 5800
Albuquerque, NM 87158 USA *******@******.***
Reference 2:
Brett Bullman
Project Lead
CRDF Global-Arlington Virginia
Direct: 703-***-****(desk) +1-260-***-****(cell) -Main+1-703-***-****
********@**********.***, www.crdfglobal.org
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