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Financial Management Accounting

Location:
Columbia, MD
Salary:
On-going
Posted:
January 20, 2020

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Emmanuel Umelo Amaefule

**** ****** **** ****, ********, MD 21045 US

Mobile: 443-***-****; Day Phone: 443-***-****

Email: adbda3@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience:

Howard Community College

Learning Assistance Center

Columbia, MD 21044

Tutor

Supervisor: Parul Shah 443-***-****

After retiring from the US Dept. of State, I have been working Part time as a tutor with the LAC Tutoring Services, for approximately three plus years. As a multiple-subjects tutor with an overarching aim of ensuring the academic goals and holistic wellbeing of students assigned to me, I have had the opportunity and exposure to work with students from diverse population in their Accounting, Business, English language and Economics courses.

I initiate contact with my assigned students with appropriate introduction and a memo of understanding of our respective responsibilities including the need for punctuality.

During each tutoring session, I monitor students’ attendance, dedication and responsiveness to questions relevant to tutoring with a follow up “lessons’ learned,” at the end of every session.

Sometimes if required, prepare reports and share my observations and conclusions with the Assistant Director or other appropriate LAC Staffers

Monitor closely, counsel and warn students for repeated tardiness and unresponsiveness during tutoring sessions

Develop and modify tutoring methods and techniques as required and appropriate to assist students with acceptable justification for such changes

Drop students from tutoring sessions if tardiness and indifference towards tutoring session continue

I coordinate and work with LAC staffers to schedule students and monitor special needs students with and/or with academic warning

Observe students’ progress and provide academic progress reports to the appropriate LAC staff

Assist and device plans with LAC staffers to help students receiving early alerts and/or an academic warning

Monitor and provided my observations to management on students improvement and milestones

Work closely with the LAC Assistant Director and other college staff members to maintain a line of communication between the students and the college.

US Department of State – INL/RM/CAS

301 4th Street SW.

Suite 604

Washington, DC. 20547 United States

06 2016 – Present

Salary: $14.50 per hour

Hour Per Week: 35

02/2011-02/2013

Salary: $92,000.00/Yr.

Hours Per Week: 40

Financial Management Analyst

Supervisor: Mr. Ronald Linn 202-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

As a Financial Management Analyst, I worked with the Division's Chief, Senior Project Managers, Contract Specialists, Program Analysts and Cost/Price Analysts as well as with Program Officers throughout the Bureau, to maintain an updated accounting of both actual and proposed expenditures for INL programs and projects at the division level.

I had direct oversight and support for a full range of contract and budget functions, through the application of budget and program principles, policies and procedures to execute assignments and projects, resolved issues and provided justifiable financial analyses to all stakeholders. I provided all administrative and analytical duties relevant for the oversight of assigned Projects within a large contract and task orders. I monitored contractor’s compliance with contract terms and conditions as specified in the statement of work (SoW) for projects while implementing and maintaining internal control measures to verify the validity and propriety of contractor’s documents to ensure accuracy and conformity with established guidelines

• I analyzed program expenditure trends and advised upper management and the Program Office of depleting funding levels

• Reviewed acquisition and financial management documents for propriety and make recommendations to management

• Utilized the Department of State Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS- an enterprise-wide, supply chain management system) to add supplemental funding, de-obligation and re-obligation of funds as needed

• Administered long-term, complex contracts and task orders for the Civilian Police (CIVPOL) Program for highly specialized information technology software and telecommunication services

• Generated commitment transactions reports from a subsidiary spreadsheet for reconciliation to the Department of State Global Financial Management System (GFMS)

• Evaluated and provided recommendations to management on program milestones, schedules, and budgetary resource planning

• Developed and modified methods and techniques as required, to resolve budgeting problems and provide acceptable justification for such changes to other staff members and overseas posts for general awareness

• Worked closely with my supervisor to develop and implement comprehensive financial standard operating procedures, as well as oversight guidelines for overseas operations

• Processed and reviewed accounting transactions using Global Financial Management System (GFMS).

• Part of a team responsible for cost-price analyses to develop negotiation strategies to ensure compliance with federal regulatory guidelines

• Member of a review team that provided technical analyses for Contract Agreements, LOA and IAA financial terms and conditions for modification prior to acceptance

• Participated in meetings and decision-making sessions to provide guidance and advice to the Division staff on financial regulatory requirements, policies and interpretation of data and program improvements through analysis of contracting operations and financial management monthly reports

• Reconciled internal subsidiary accounting system to the central Global Financial Management System (GFMS) and collaborated with INL/Budget Office to reconcile and resolve any discrepancies

• Responsible for a variety of post-award functions (i.e., monitoring contracts, evaluating audit and technical performance reports

• Provided input for quarterly and annual management reports for Organizational budget justifications

• Provided on-going guidance to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the Program Office through analysis of the status reports on expenditure trends and balance of funds.

• Prepared Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) for cost and pricing data comparative to contractor’s estimate

• Processed and reviewed invoices and supporting documents for propriety and provided justifiable reasons to the COR for payment or rejection of invoices

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a team responsible for proposal conferences and negotiations

• Communicated directly with the vendor (verbally/writing) to resolve billing issues in a timely manner to avoid violation of the Prompt Payment Act

• Performed administrative work necessary for termination of contracts for either convenience of the Government or default of the contractor

• Viewed budget funding and execution status on-line and performed queries for specific data needs for management as needed

Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

1401 Rockville Pike,

Bethesda, MD. 28052 United States

03/2008-06/2010

Salary: $71,456/Yr.

Hours Per Week: 40

Program Manager II

Supervisor: Amy Metcalf 301-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

As a Program Manager II, I supported several Project Directors from six major programs at the (DoD) Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences with all pre and post award grant and contracts administration from cradle to grave. My responsibilities all fall under the umbrella of direct oversight of contract administration which covers negotiations with subcontractors, price and cost analysis while providing guidance on procedural and compliance matters related to contracting and procurement acquisitions from inception to close. I also performed other contract administration functions, including monitoring funds, performing reconciliation, conducting contract closeouts and the maintenance of database integrity.

• Teamed up with Principal Investigators to develop plans and best approaches for pending acquisitions

• Coordinated pre-proposal conferences and negotiations

• Advised Management in procurement planning with time-lines for relevant milestones

• Analyzed and coordinated relevant data and administrative documents required to support different contracts and acquisitions

• As a Subject Matter Expert, I represented and advised Principal Investigators on all acquisition and pre award functions including contract negotiations

• Analyzed contract documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies

• Reviewed pending grants and contracts activities to ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines

• Developed contractual administrative documents to include standard and non-standard terms and conditions

• Assisted Program officials with drafting of proposal analysis reports and budget justifications

• Provided guidance regarding interpretation of applicable grant and contract terms and conditions

• Reviewed ongoing contractor performance and recommended necessary actions like modifications

• Advised Project Team mates on policy, procedure and compliance issues related to procurement and contracting

• Worked with the Central Purchasing office to conduct market research to identify Project Managers’ needs

• Analyzed proposals for compliance with sponsor guidelines

• Recommended contract types and contracting methods to procure items and/or services

• Managing government contracts to obtain the best solutions to support agency needs

• Initiated grants and contracts renewal, procurement progress and continuation reports

• Recommended and prepared changes to statements of work or specifications

• Responded to policy and procedural questions relating to contracting and acquisitions, reporting and close-out process for contracts

• Acted as a resource to faculty and lab managers on procurement contracting and acquisitions issues

• Direct oversight of contract administration and a variety of post-award functions from inception through solicitation and negotiation until formal close-out

Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

1401 Rockville Pike

Bethesda, MD. 28052 United States

11/2005- 03/2008

Salary: $67,411/Yr.

Hours Per Week: 40

Senior Grants Specialist

Supervisor: Mr. Lennox Fraser 240-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

As a Senior Grants Specialist, my primary responsibilities on a daily basis included planning, monitoring, extracting and reviewing diverse contractual procurement and acquisition information on assigned projects.

I served as grant and contract administrator responsible for the administration of government contracts for several Principal Investigators. Assisted Project Managers as a liaison in collaboration with Human Resources and Purchasing Departments, to determine best practices for contracting and acquisition requirements and determined applicable methods of contracting best suited for agency acquisition needs. I conducted pre-proposal conferences with prospective vendors and negotiated terms and conditions of proposed contracts, including the timelines and milestones for deliverables.

• Performed contract administration by working with P.I.'s to determine their procurement requirements

• Served as Contract Specialist responsible for all aspects of the contracting transactions from initiation to recommendation of award

• Direct oversight of contract awards and procurement administration consistent with agency program needs per procurement regulations and standard laws

• Interpreted rules, regulations and policies to resolve programming and budgeting process issues

• Performed pre and post award functions for procurements of grants and contracts assistance awards for IT hardware and software services

• Negotiated terms and conditions with potential contractors and subcontractors

• Tracked and monitored contract actions to ensure compliance with relevant administrative procedures, regulations, and statutes

• Monitored and tracked obligations and expenditures of budgeted funds for grants and contracts

• Analyzed approved budgets and recommended resource allocations based on project priorities

• Evaluated and prepared final vendors’ performance evaluation prior to termination of contracts

• Monitored goals and performance measures required by the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) for contract activities to ensure compliance with terms and conditions and future years funding needs

• Collaborated with Central Purchasing Office to research commercial vendor business practices and track records to identify appropriate sources for procurement

• Analyzed procurement requests to determine appropriate method of contracting and type of contract to be used

• Responsible for the Procurement of a variety of supplies, and services as required to support projects and other relevant activities

• Initiated grant and contracts renewal, progress and continuation reports

• Conducted contract negotiations with vendors and subcontractors

• Coordinated with Central Purchasing Office on market research results to better define acquisitions best suited for the Project Managers’ needs

• Performed various contract administration functions, maintained database integrity including monitoring canceled funds, performed accounts reconciliation and prepared contracts for closeouts

• Responsible for the close-out process in order and vendor’s compliance with Terms & Conditions of the contractual agreements

• Responsible for the review and analysis of contract awards on a bi-monthly basis to ensure that the disbursement of funds to vendors are compliant with the contractual agreement

• Monitored contractor performance for compliance with applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions and data reporting requirements per the contractual requirements.

University of Maryland Biotech Institute of Virology

725 West Lombard Street,

Baltimore, MD. 21201 United States

11/2004-11/2005

Salary: $59,682/Yr.

Hours Per Week: 40

International Grants and Contracts Manager

Supervisor: Ms. Roxanne Zaghab 410-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

As an International Grants Manager besides supporting assigned Project Managers with their respective fiscal and administrative pre and post award responsibilities, I also coordinated and managed the portfolio of a large award under the umbrella of the PEPFAR program. This task resulted in my interface with Non Government Organizations (NGOs.) in Nigeria to determine and coordinate the types and methods of contracting best suited for their acquisition needs. I had direct oversight of cooperative agreements in-country (Nigeria) and was responsible for the procurement of contracting for goods and services required by NGOs to fulfill their mission.

• Planned, negotiated, monitored, reported and reconciled all financial related activities as stipulated in the subcontract agreements per cost principles under OMB Circular A-21.

• Administered grants, contracts, coop agreements and sub awards in compliance with OMB circulars and sponsor guidelines

• As the POC, I interfaced with various levels of Personnel throughout the Agency as well as with external customers and contractors.

• Direct oversight of NGO’s proposal contracting and procurement activities

• Prepared requests for proposals, conducted negotiations and prepared necessary award documentations

• Administered the procurement of contracts until performance is completed and closed

• Set up procedures to track in-country (Nigeria) financial management reporting system

• Reconciled in-country working funds and financial reports

• Coordinated contract activities with diverse program (NGOs) in-country

• Liaised with in-country administrators to resolve procurement and contracts related issues

• Analyzed and reconciled in-country program budgets and advised upper management

• Coordinated all subcontract and procurement activities with P.I. and subcontractors

• Initiated and submitted procurement contract renewals, progress and continuation reports

• Reviewed subcontracts request for proposal and make recommendations prior to agency submission

• Reconciled funds transfer and bank transactions including domiciliary and petty cash accounts

• Oversight and approval of international acquisitions and funds transfer for all major purchases

University of Washington-Division of General Internal Medicine

325 9th Avenue,

Seattle, WA. 98104 United States

09/2003 -08/2004

Salary: $50,004/Yr.

Hours Per Week: 40

Manager of Program Operations

Supervisor: Ms. Karen McMasters 206-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

As a unit Manager of Program Operations with the Division of General Internal Medicine my primary responsibility was to manage the day-to-day operations for the Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research. I had direct oversight of office and space management and all administrative and fiscal responsibilities.

Managerial-Personnel Activities:

• Supervised eight Unit clerical support staff and research assistants

• Ensured adequate staffing to meet project needs

• Advised project directors on progress and workload to effectively utilize available resources

• Consulted with the division to develop job descriptions at unit level

• Consulted with the division to develop request for contractual proposals (RFPs)

• Coordinated the hiring of temporary and hourly contractors as required

• Collaborated with PIs to determine procurement needs for each pending contract

• Prepared personnel requests for new positions

• Advised all stakeholders on various procurement requirements

• Advised unit director and associates on updated all procurement, personnel and fiscal policies

• Reviewed and ensured accuracy of time sheets before submission to division biweekly

• Reviewed grant Payroll Certification Reports for accuracy

Fiscal and Budgeting Responsibilities:

• Reviewed and recommended the need for contracting staff

• Initiated budgets for sub contracts and centers within a grant

• Reviewed and approved all acquisitions of equipment and supplies

• Monitored and advice principal investigators on contractual and acquisition requirements

• Analyzed and reconciled all unit budgets and advise upper management

• Coordinated with sponsors on all subcontract procurement and acquisition related issues

• Administered and reconciled two petty cash accounts

• Represented my Unit in all major procurement and contract acquisition matters

• Fiscal liaison for the unit with sponsoring agencies, Grants and Contracts Administration and Grants and Contracts Services

• Developed procurement correspondence and fiscal reports under own signature

• Reviewed and sign off on invoices to vendors

• Initiated and justified requests for contract extensions with and without additional funds

• Prepared budget justifications for contractual proposals

• Prepared all granting agency forms for contracts proposals, obtained approvals and submitted proposals

Additional Responsibilities:

• Designed and maintained a database to track all unit budgets

• Established a procedure for monitoring and analyzing research contract budgets

• Maintained all grant and contract files – electronic and hard copies

• Assisted with the coordination of other duties as needed or assigned

University of Washington-College of Forest Resources

4000 15th Avenue NE

Seattle, WA. 98195-2100

United States

04/2002-09/2003

Salary: $43,644/Yr.

Hours Per Week: 40

Senior Budget and Fiscal Analyst

Supervisor: Ms. Geetha Sukumaran 206-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

As a Senior Budget Fiscal Analyst Lead, my principal responsibility was to manage and execute all fiscal and administrative duties associated with all sponsored research activities for the entire College with very minimal support from a fiscal specialist 2.

Both my fiscal and administrative responsibilities were further sub-divided into pre and post award functions to adequately cover grants, contracts and acquisition requirements for the college.

Fiscal Functions:

• Prepared, submitted and monitored approximately 200 contract proposals and procurements annually

• Provided post-grant and contracts administration for close to $10 million in annual contracts and procurement expenditures

• Interpreted sponsor rules and guidelines

• Provided fiscal guidance and updates to PIs and the college regarding contract management policies

• Followed up with Grant and Contract Services and Sponsors regarding status of award

• Initiated budget renewals, supplements, advances and requests for no cost extensions

• Developed budgets and advice PIs on Federal, State and granting agencies policies

• Reviewed and approved vendor invoices and acquisition expenditures on grant and contracts budgets

• Initiated Journal Vouchers, Reverse Expenditures and Retroactive salary Transfers

• Tracked and reconciled all grants and contracts budgets for the College of Forest Resources, U of W.

• Advised principal investigators, staff and students on all grant fiscal related issues.

• Approved sub-contractors’ invoices for payments

• Coordinated faculty, staff and student salaries and benefits with payroll

Administrative Functions:

• Coordinated pre and post award operations of all College grants and contracts with vendors

• Developed, tracked and advised principal investigator on budget trends

• Represented the college in all grants and contracts policy related issues

• Generated reports on grants and contracts trends as requested

• Fiscal liaison for the college with sponsoring agencies, GCA and GCS

• Assisted with job descriptions draft, interviewing and hiring of support staff

• Cross-trained and assigned work to support staff

• Developed correspondence and fiscal reports under own signature

• Covered for purchasing, payroll and travel support staff as needed

Education:

CITY UNIVERSITY Bellevue -Seattle, WA. United States

Master's Degree 06/2003

GPA: 3.24 of a maximum 4.0

Credits Earned: 45 Quarter hours

Major: Master of Business Administration

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Management Accounting

Business Ethics & Law

Business Policy

Management Information Systems

Managerial Economics

Principles of Finance

Principles of International Business

Project Management

Managerial Leadership - 21st Century

Quantitative Methods

University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL. United States

Bachelor's Degree 05/1982

Credits Earned: 128 Semester hours

Major: Business Administration Minor: English

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Business Law and Communications

Human Resource Management

Principles of Management

Information System

Financial Accounting

Finance

Economics

Principles of Marketing

Additional Information:

1.Awarded Howard Community College Learning Assistance Center Tutor of the Year

for Spring 2017-2018 Semester

2.Letter of Commendation for excellence in Financial Management by the Division

Chief (DoS) INL/RM/CAS (2011-2013)

3.Letter of Appreciation for Exemplary Customer Service to Uniformed Services

University of the Health Sciences (Dept. of Defense 2010)

4.Letter of Appreciation for Exemplary Customer Service to (DoD) Uniformed

Services University of the Health Sciences (2009)

5.Certificate of Appreciation for Dedication, Great Teamwork, Excellent Customer

Service, Endless Effort in Successful Proposal Submission and Superb Post-Award

Administration (2007)



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