Financial Reporting Internal Audit
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PATRICK
H.
MERCHANT
****************@*****.***
Scotland Court, Mount View,
MN 55112
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SKILLS
• Strategic Planning
• Quick Books, Pastel, SOX, SAP,
Oracle, Bank Master, Amazon
Workspace
• Data Analysis and Financial Reporting
• Proficient in GAAP and IFRS standards
• Advanced Excel Skills (Pivot Tables,
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• Regulatory Compliance
EDUCATION
Cuttington University Graduate School
09/2015
MBA: Accounting
University of Liberia
12/2009
BBA: Accounting
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
As a detail-oriented and analytical accountant with over 10 years of solid foundation in financial reporting, tax preparation, and budget analysis, I aim to leverage my expertise in GAAP and financial management to contribute to a dynamic team. My objective is to secure a challenging accounting position where I can apply my problem-solving skills and grow within an organization that values continuous learning, efficiency, and integrity in financial operations. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accountant/ Administrator
Axis home health Care LLC
02/2024-present
• spearheading bookkeeping, financial statements, month end closing, general ledger, account reconciliation, and financial statement analysis
• Oversee and reconcile all payments of advances and record account receivable and account payable transactions.
• Manage payroll, assets, tax preparation and planning, inventory control, budgeting and daily department function.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Internal Audit Agency of Liberia - Internal Audit Director 08/2023 - 01/2024
• Supervised and conducted risk assessment, developed audit workplan and conducted audits.
• Ensured compliance with legislations, financial regulations, audit guidelines and best practices
• Scheduled and ensured audits plans are carried-out
• Provided recommendations to improve system and follow up implementation of audit recommendation
Internal Audit Agency of Liberia - Comptroller
03/2018 - 08/2023
• Developed budgets and forecasting in consultation with departments, sections and the Budget & Finance Committee
• Carried out financial activities in line with PFM Act and regulations as amended and restated
• Ensured prompt and accurate month-end and year-end closing
• Prepared timely financial statements
• Was responsible for payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries
• Ensured compliance with statutory requirements
• Prepared Allotment and expenditure reports
• Processed payment vouchers in IFMIS and free balance
• Evaluated computerized accounting systems and provide recommendations for performance improvements
• Developed training plan and provide training for staff Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation - Finance Coordinator
01/2010 - 07/2018
• Prepared financial reports, forecast, budgetary allotment
• Reviewed and approve partners' implementation plan and budget
• Prepared partners' implantation contracts and payment plan
• Reviewed partner's liquidations and recommend to management further step
• Provided training for partners finance team
• Ensured that all advances, payables and receivables were verified and in compliance before processing
• Conducted monthly, quarterly and annual budget monitoring and performance with program directors and coordinators ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Identified $100,000 in cost-saving opportunities during an internal audit, leading to process improvements in procurement.
• Improved compliance with SOX requirements, reducing control deficiencies by 40%.
• Saved $75,000 annually by identifying and eliminating non- essential expenses within the department’s budget.
• Streamlined financial reporting by implementing a new financial reporting system, reducing report preparation time by 30%. REFERENCES
John M. Momoh
Director
Axis home health Care LLC
Cell: 701-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Austin Sebo
Sector Director Audit
Internal Audit Agency of Liberia
Cell: 240-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
Bernice Zlahn Yieah
Human Resource Manager
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
Cell: 612-***-****
Email: **********@*****.**
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