Mohammad Hares Aria
Woodbridge, VA • *.*********@*****.*** • 786-***-**** •
Senior Accountant
Detail-oriented Senior Accountant with 10+ years of extensive experience in financial accounting & analysis, public financial management, budgeting, accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR). Expertise in processing complex vouchers, managing financial records, and ensuring adherence to CFR, AIDAR, ADS, and USG regulations. Skilled in providing financial insights, conducting audits, and advising stakeholders on payment processing requirements. Strong background in case management and program coordination, ensuring efficient service delivery and compliance with standards. Key Skills
Financial Accounting and Analysis Budgeting and Forecasting Public Financial Management Reporting and Analysis Statistical Data Analysis Humanitarian Assistance Professional Experience
Sr. Accountant Great Hill Solutions, LLC/USAID Washington Office, Washington DC 5/2023 – 2/2025
Performed in-depth analysis and research of contract/grant problems for the control and reconciliation of vendor files to the Phoenix records and general ledger.
Created, maintained, and oversaw contract files of M/CFO/CMP, and storage of file information in ASIST.
Analyzed and processed held and rejected transactions, provided reports for internal and external audits.
Offered financial insights and recommendations to management.
Delivered guidance to contractors, grantees, vendors, and employees on payment processing requirements. Which resulted money and time saving, expedite of process, and zero interest for late payments. Sr. Voucher Examiner SpecPro Management Services, LLC/USAID Washington Office, Washington DC 7/2022 – 5/2023
Examined and processed complex program-funded vouchers in compliance with CFR, AIDAR, ADS and USG regulations, including payments to international organizations, U.S and non-U.S grantees.
Processed invoices, E2 vouchers, purchase orders, and employees claims.
Investigated discrepancies and resolved issues with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Prepared and maintained comprehensive control sheets to track the financial status of assigned grants and contracts. Which resulted avoiding duplicate payments and discrepancy.
Delivered guidance to contractors, grantees, vendors, and employees on payment processing requirements. Resettlement Program Case Manager Church World Service, Doral, FL 11/2021 – 7/2022
Managed refugee cases, ensured timely delivery of services and fulfillment of requirements outlined in the Cooperative Agreement with Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration and CWS standards.
Coordinated pre-arrival assessment, assurance, US-tie screening, and orientation and provided airport reception for refugees through the Reception and Placement Program.
Enrolled eligible clients into the employment program and provided orientation, maintenance assistance, and ongoing case management services throughout program service period to achieve self-sufficiency.
Coordinated English classes, vocational education, job training, childcare, cultural orientation, and referrals and services. Sr. Voucher Examiner USAID/AFGHANISTAN Mission, Kabul, Afghanistan 7/2019 –11/2021
Examined and processed complex program-funded vouchers in compliance with the CFR, AIDAR, ADS, and USG regulations, including payments to international organizations, U.S and non-U. S grantees.
Processed invoices, E2 vouchers, purchase orders, and employees claims.
Prepared and maintained comprehensive control sheets to track the financial status of assigned grants and contracts.
Investigated discrepancies and resolved issues with vendors and internal stakeholders. Prior Professional Experience
Budget Section Head IARCSC World Bank Project, Kabul, Afghanistan 7/2018 – 7/2019
Developed annual and Multiyear operating and development budget.
Directed and coordinated budgeting activities including budget formulation, execution, monitoring, and presentation.
Reviewed monthly budget and accounts to control expenditures, Interpreted budget directives and established policies for carrying out directives.
Sr. Budget Specialist Ministry of Finance, Kabul, Afghanistan 5/2012 – 7/2018
Financial analysis and evaluation of business plan and budget proposals of Ministries.
Provided advice, technical assistance, trainings and Capacity Building to budgetary units and Ministries in budget development, public financial management, transactions and execution.
Performed cost-benefit analyses of line Ministries projects.
Coordinated and follow up inter-ministerial meetings and working groups between donor countries and international organizations.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Economics Kabul University 2011
Budget Formulation and Budget Execution Management Concepts 2020 Awards
Champions for Change Award Church World Services 2022