Simera Professional Key (SPK)

Vera C

Honduras

Accountant

$ 2,700/month

10+ yrs exp

With over 20 years of professional experience in finance, administration, and accounting, I have successfully managed humanitarian aid projects for various NGOs. My expertise primarily involves projects funded by USAID, the European Union, American Red Cross, and The Netherlands Red Cross.

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Administrative Management
  • Budgeting
  • Finance Reporting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Payroll Administration
  • Procurement
  • Account Reconcialitions
  • Administrative Manager
  • Financial Reporting
  • Reconciliation
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation

Vera C

Honduras

Accountant

$ 2,700 /month

10+ yrs exp

With over 20 years of professional experience in finance, administration, and accounting, I have successfully managed humanitarian aid projects for various NGOs. My expertise primarily involves projects funded by USAID, the European Union, American Red Cross, and The Netherlands Red Cross.

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Administrative Management
  • Budgeting
  • Finance Reporting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Payroll Administration
  • Procurement
  • Account Reconcialitions
  • Administrative Manager
  • Financial Reporting
  • Reconciliation
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation

Accountant

CHEMONICS
January 2023 - October 2024

Ensure reliability and accuracy of data entered by program controllers and accountants. Review all cash receipts/credits to ensure that revenue is recognized per corporate policies and that program budgets have been created in the financial system to track the expenditure of the funds received. Prepare field bank reconciliations monthly to ensure all checks have been accounted for and review debits to bank accounts (statements) to ensure all cash disbursements have been accounted for. Ensure all proper internal control procedures are implemented. Ensure the project is implemented with sound financial and administrative practices. Wire transfer Request. Ensure financial information is shared and flows transparently within the program teams and to other organizational levels, as appropriate. Work with program team to identify financial and HR needs.

Administrator

LA Analytics Group S de RL de CV
March 2022 - December 2022

Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies. Manage agendas/travel arrangements/appointments, etc. for the upper management. Manage phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages, etc.). Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other data. Track stocks of office supplies and place orders when necessary. Reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies. Create and update expense reports. Prepare bank deposits. Enter financial transactions into internal databases. Check spreadsheets for accuracy. Maintain digital and physical financial records. Preparation of Procurement Manual, Administrative Manual, and Preparation of Accounting and Finance Manual

Logistic Project Specialist

Consejo Nacional de Logistica
September 2019 - September 2020

Follow up Matrix of Activities and present report to InterAmerican Development Bank. Manage scheduling for CNL executive(s). Draft, review and send communications on behalf of executive(s). Organize and prepare for meetings, including gathering documents and attending to logistics of meetings. Answer and respond to phone calls, communicate messages and information to the executive. Prioritize emails and respond when necessary. Coordinate travel arrangements and Maintain various records and documents for CNL

Finance and Administration Manager

Abt Associate, S. de R. L.
December 2016 - August 2019

Prepares monthly financial statements and consolidations. Bank Account Reconciliation. Prepares and approves Journal Entries. Manages Cash balances. Responsible for filing Excise taxes, property tax statements, etc. Quicken accounting systems. Monthly Wire Transfer Request. Manage and Control Budget Expenses Vrs Work Plan. Prepares Monthly government required tax Report (SAR). Budget forecasting and monitors cost control and efficiency. Designs spreadsheet models as needed and Seasonal Day Labor worker Approved payroll

Administrative – Accounting Officer

Tönnjes C.A.R.D. Latinamerica, S.A.
February 2015 - July 2016

Prepares monthly financial statements and consolidations. Bank Account Reconciliation. General Ledger Account Analysis and subsidiary ledger reconciliation (A/P and A/R). Prepares and approves Journal Entries. Manages Cash balances. Responsible for filing Excise taxes, property tax statements, etc. Maintains Fixed Assets and QuickBook accounting systems. Reviews Customer invoicing. Prepares Monthly government required tax Report (Dirección Ejecutiva de Ingresos). Budget forecasting and monitors cost control and efficiency. Designs spreadsheet models as needed

Program Implementation Manager

Compassion International
March 2014 - August 2014

Lead implementation of global direction for all applicable core ministries and Complement Intervention Funds as captured in the Program Field Manual. Ensure core ministries and Complement Intervention Funds are focused on achieving Child Support, Youth and Mother-Child Program. Ensure effective partnership agreements such that Compassion and the Church Partner’s meet their respective obligations. Participate on country level leadership team and carry out “high level” coordination with Program Communications, Ministry Support Services, and Country Director’s office. Lead country office Growth Strategy for Core Ministries and Complement Intervention Fund to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of ministry to beneficiaries. Use mapping to identify areas of poverty and potential church partners. Lead and manage the Program Implementation Department by overseeing the development and fulfillment of employees’ work and development plan. Provide regular feedback and conducts performance reviews. Provide day to-day support and counsel and perform administrative tasks (budgeting, planning, etc.)

Technical Support Senior Assistant

Inter-American Development Bank
January 2009 - January 2013

Arrange and participate in meetings, conferences, and project team activities. Adhere to stated policies and procedures relating to administrative and organizational procurement. HR management and development including recruitment and selection policy/practices, pay conditions and contracts. Record, analyze reports, and administer consultants’ contracts through the system, following the requirements and policies. Administer employees and consultant files to ensure accurate payment of benefits and allowances. Administer the bi-weekly payroll in order to ensure that employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner. Monitor various accounts, ability and control the budget as far as the cost is concerned, and write administrative reports.

Administrative Coordinator

Headhunters
January 2007 - January 2009

Create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, studying the utilization of microcomputer and software technologies; and evaluating personnel. Design of performance controls for contracting staff for customers. Implement recruitment and selection methods upon customers’ requests. Control and maintenance of candidates’ database.

Regional Finance Chief

The Netherlands Red Cross
January 2003 - January 2006

Assist with the preparation of the budget, implement financial policies and procedures according to the donors. Establish and maintain cash controls; establish, maintain, and reconcile the general ledger. Prepare and reconcile bank statements and bank reconciliation. Prepare monthly financial statements sent to Headquarters, assists with the annual audit. Maintain the accounts payable and accounts receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate records of all budgets.

Finance Officer

American Red Cross
January 1999 - January 2003

Open and sorts all financial posts. Redirect invoices to budget holders to get payment authorization. Record financial transactions using Quicken Software, by selecting appropriate ledger and budget control. Print checks and dispatches to suppliers, process purchase orders. Prepare cash requests and cash forecasts. Create, apply and control financial procedures and forms, ensuring that each transaction and payment has the necessary approval and justification. Prepare and maintain in a monthly basis the cash flow projection for the period for which funding is available. Petty cash administrator.

Smart Scores

Communication
80
Role Fit
90
Adaptability
80
Problem-solving
80

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