Finance Officer Accounts Payable
Resume:
BERHANU W. SHASHEGO
Having the eagerness to work in a complex environment, I am open to new ideas and greater opportunities. My professional endeavor is vastly diverse, with experiences in finance, accounting, marketing, human resource, and system software developments. I look forward to increasing my experience in accounting and finance through following an opportunity in a fast-paced working environment in a company.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Champlin, 55316, Minnesota
www.linkedin.com/in/berhanu
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•Quick Books
•Problem Solver
•Microsoft Office
•Peachtree Accounting
•Google Classroom
•Problem Solving
•Interpersonal Skills
•Marketing
•HR Management
•Financial Management
•Financial Administration
•Auditing
•System Development
•Payroll
•Supervision
•Periodic Reporting
•Account Management
•Task Assignment and Management
•Excellent verbal and written communication
Staff Accountant
Shelter for Life International Since June 2017
•Direct, manage, coordinate, and review all accounting functions, including financial reporting, accounts receivable/billing, accounts payable, and federal/state reporting requirements
•Ensure the highest standards of integrity in financial reports, including compliance with GAAP, Federal Grant and regulatory requirements.
•Design and produce timely and accurate financial reports for different stakeholders, including internal department managers, the board of directors and the Executive Leadership.
•Hire, mentor, and train accounting team members to match the needs of SFL. Develop goals, conduct performance appraisals, and provide guidance and feedback.
•Coordinate and lead all audit activities, including annual financial and contract audits, compliance audit timely filing of all required returns, licenses, permits and other statutory filings.
•Update and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures. Educate staff to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
•Ensure quality data is inputted in QB systems and consolidated to HQ finance report
FINANCE OFFICER
Wabe Children’s Aid and Training (WCAT) July 2011 – June 2014
•Processed financial vouchers
•Recorded account expenditures with respective account codes.
•Maintained all financial records
•Prepared monthly payroll and process recordings.
•Facilitated annual auditing with efficacy.
•Monitored financial implementation activities.
•Provided financial information as per the request from the Donor.
•Followed up on all purchasing functions.
•Carried out monthly Bank Reconciliations successfully.
•Ensured the implementation of standard internal control mechanisms.
•Developed annual fiscal year budget with thorough input.
•Created and enforced grant budgeting and forecasting systems.
•Effectively complied with the donor policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
•Compiled and updated applicable local policies.
•Assisted in staff selection, recruitment, and evaluation.
•Performed other related duties assigned by the Director.
ACCOUNTANT
Amhara Development Association (ADA) Jan 2010 – June 2011
•Executed all collections and deposits
•Prepared bank reconciliation statements
•Organized all documents according to assigned codes.
•Performed all duties related to payroll efficiently.
•Report preparation
•Implemented standard internal control mechanisms with 100% efficacy.
•Ensured routine financial activities of payments.
•Deposits and Payroll management
•Prepared different financial information
•BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
•University of Minnesota, Crookston.
•2018 – 2021
•MA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
•Addis Ababa University.
•2013 – 2014
•MARKETING AND SALES MANAGEMENT BSC
•Addis Ababa University.
•2009 – 2012
•ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING
•Addis Ababa Commercial College.
•1997 – 1999
FINANCE OFFICER
Swiss Charity International Organization (Terre des Hommes Lausanne) April 2000
– May 2005
•Developed and implemented suitable financial procedures
•Funds management
•Lead the overall accounting functions.
•Prepared reports and the annual budget.
•Monitoring the financial activities and facilitated annual auditing
•Provided financial information as per the requests from the headquarter.
•Followed up on all purchasing functions.
•Ensured the successful implementation of standard internal control mechanisms.
ACCOUNTANT
Christian Children’s Fund Inc. Ethiopia Project No 1647 Sept 1998 – March 2000
•Maintained and recorded all the payments and collections.
•Prepared bank reconciliation statements.
•Facilitated transfers of cash to projects and prepared summary sheets.
•Prepared payroll, registered fixed assets, and coded all the documents with efficacy.
TEACHER
Grace Computer Learning Center Mar 2001 – Sep 2002
•Taught Peachtree accounting software
•Prepared learning modules and manuals for all payments.
•English
•Amharic - Ethiopian
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