Program Manager Project Accountant

DPF

IBRAHIM S. KAMARA *************@******.*** (*40) 300 – 6424

Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 USA

Objective

Organized dedicated detailed oriented individual with earned Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance with extensive background and experiences in Accounting, Project Accountant, Report Writing, Supervisory, Logistics and Management. Interest in mid -to- high level job career opportunity. Open to Hybrid, remote and, or in office work environment. Adaptability and ability to work in different work environments independently, or in team environment setting. Education

Masters in Accounting and Finance

2014-2016, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone BSc (Hons), Applied Accounting

2005- 2009, Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) University of Sierra Leone, Freetown (USL)

Certificate, Software Pages

2004, African Information Technology Holding, Ltd (AITH) Professional Work Experience

Project Accountant/Logistics Manager

DT Global Company (Formerly IMC Worldwide SL) Ltd) 2017 - Current Mile 13, Guma Dam, Peninsular Road,

Freetown, Sierra Leone,

Liaison and reported to Financial Controller/Deputy Program Manager

Developed, delivered, and implemented management strategies and plans, that maximize employee adoption usage (e.g. developed and delivered training programs supporting successful adoption of changes needed)

Analyzed and assessed the impact of change on employees, and developed plans to address any issues or concerns

Created and delivered communications via email correspondences, engaged and motivated employees making a positive impact with changes needed on improvements

Identified and managed risks associated with change initiatives

Adhere to employer office policies and procedures DPF

Developed, implemented, and maintained change with management tools, templates, metric measures to measure success

Monitored and evaluated changes in progress and results

Facilitated and managed workshops, monitored and evaluated any changes, progress

Developed and maintained professional relationships with all levels of key stakeholders and management

Managed and assisted with accounts and finances, expense reports, tax preparation and expenses, applications of payments, account invoices, logs, and financial progress reports

Ensured all rules and regulations compliance with Tax requirements, and annual audits per country Statutory Accounts

Monitored and maintained cash flow, accounts, payments, registers and reported financial progress reports (finance tracker), receipts on CEMAR

Maintained and updated DFID asset register

Managed and prepared BAM/Atkins applications for payments, support with spend forecast, compilation of IMC actual costs in UK and SL and forecast of IMC costs

Prepared payroll, payments, timesheets, certificates for subcontractors, and maintained invoice vs. payments logs for Atkins and BAM, stage platforms

Maintained compliance and adhere with all financial accounts and responsibilities

Assisted with financial projects, sale invoices, record payments, setting budget with monitored tools updated regularly as required

Managed responsibly for Bank Reconciliation, Petty Cash, day to day management of Tax Consultants reports, and Auditors

HR/Logistics Manager 2017 - Current

Member of Assets and Liability /Committee - Secretary IMC Worldwide SL Ltd.

Freetown, Sierra Leone

Reported to EPC Financial Controller/Deputy Program Manager

Managed Human Resources Department with Recruitment, hiring process of prospective employees, orientation and training, evaluations, promotions, work performance, attendance, and assisted with disciplinary actions as required

Managed payroll, promotions, layoffs, Employee Relations, and Benefit Administration, and prepared leave of absence as required

Managed, maintained, and monitored posted account transactions, documentations, and financial transactions of employees, vendors, and contractors unto software systems

Monitored and posted financial transactions, and ensured no fraudulent documentation was executed

Maintained and prepared inbound/outbound financial accounts and statements, managers/employee’s payments, financial bank statements and checks

Maintenance of GL proof and holdover of checks

Filed tax returns (NRA) as required

Maintained policy and procedures accordingly to employer

Ensured department units had adequate human and physical resources meeting their objectives

Coordinated various Account Officers in department units for effective and efficient services are met within their work roles and responsibilities

Adhere to employer office policies and procedures DPF

actb Group of Companies 2017

Freetown, Sierra Leone,

Finance and Business Manager

Reported to Chief Executive Officer

Managed operations in the Finance Department and Senior Accountants

Conducted budget preparation, financial planning, monthly and periodic performance reports, and analysis

Manged and handled Finance Department’s Accounts Operations, reconciliations, billings, accounts receivables/payables, general ledger, and fixed assets

Ensured monthly and periodic financial reports and statements are accurate

Maintained, and monitored operations throughout financial department, and business performance against any fraudulent

Handled budget documentation, financial planning, and business performance against budget

Conducted annual statutory audits of financial statements of Group Companies

Managed, maintained, and strengthen the development of business processes and accounting policies, internal controls and managing financial and other risks

Upheld professional relationships with Bankers, Suppliers, and Customers

Ensured the company had sufficient liquidity meeting its obligations due, adequate controls over stock, timely collection of receivables, and trained staff accordingly for their accounted role

Supported the General Manager with any issues or concerns in sales, deadline targets, and completeness in the Accounting Department for Revenues

Adhere with compliance of all Statutory rules and regulations and guidelines governing the operations of the relevant Group Companies

SIERRA RUTILE LTD 2015 - 2017

Freetown, Sierra Leone

Supply Chain Finance Officer

Directly reported to Senior Group Financial Accountant

Managed and processed financial accounts invoices and payments

Printed purchased orders (PO), purchased requests (PR), goods received notes (GRN), and attached invoices

Managed financial reporting, 52 weeks Group Cash Flow, Updated Pronto on receipt of invoices and printed remittance advice provided payment due dates attained

Managed and prepared monthly balance sheets control accounts and reconciliation for and in the General Ledger; consignment liability, GIT MAIN, direct goods and stocks received awaiting invoices

Managed and handled weekly General Ledger reports, monthly balance sheets, accounts payable Sub Ledger Control Leger

Conducted monthly Suppliers Account Reconcilitaion, inventory suppliers (local & foreign), monthly contributions to the economy report

Investigated, reviewed, and corrected suppliers debit balances in the AP Ledger and ensured all debit balances were established and escalated as required

Managed different types of telecommunications as required

Handled and controlled data systems for filing of invoices

Coordinated with suppliers on requests of monthly statements of accounts

Worked closely with procurement team and end users ensured to resolve disputes on invoices, and responded queries from suppliers in a timely manner DPF

Skills set and knowledge

Relationship management (including networking)

Organization Intelligence- thinking outside the box

Managing Processes-Pro-active, Problem Analysis and Problem Solving

Change Management

Reliable and trustworthy

High degree of confidentially

Ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Supports Innovation

Hiring and Administrative Writing Skills

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Good Communication Skills – Oral and Writing

Drive Towards Core Values and Result-Oriented

Detailed oriented and possess excellent Organizational and Analytical Skills

Bilingual, fluent in English and African languages

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