Finance and Administration Manager Resume Samples

Description :

1. Worked closely with the Team Leader and Program Manager to ensure effective financial management and administrative activities aligned with the Foundation's goals.
2. Supported ASG Foundation's overall strategic performance and achievement of its objectives
3. Supported the Foundation in shaping strategy planning, and implementation of the Foundation priorities.
4. Ensured that the desired results are clear and that resourcing implications are fully considered.
5. Provided leadership for financial management at the Foundation and ensured proper financial planning and budgeting for Foundation resources.
6. Ensured that the resources of the Foundation were utilized effectively and efficiently to achieve the desired results with available resources.
7. Developed and implemented strategic financial initiatives that improved operational efficiency and reduced costs across various departments.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Management

Education

MBA

Description :

1. Ensured that the Foundation implemented a robust internal control system to safeguard the resources available to the Foundation.
2. Ensured full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as funding requirements of the Foundation, and achieved value for money in the utilization of Foundation resources.
3. Ensured the Foundation had an appropriate risk management framework and ensured proper mitigations.
4. Monitored the identified risks to minimize their impact on the operations of the Foundation.
5. Provided leadership in coordinating and facilitating all external audits and will support the Team Leader and Program manager to ensure that audit recommendations are followed up and addressed timely.
6. Supported the Program manager and team leader with administrative tasks at ASG Foundation, including overseeing procurement and human resource management at the Foundation.
7. Performed other work-related ad hoc duties as may be requested by the supervisor from time to time.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BS Finance

Description :

1. Ensured compliance with accounting regulations and standards.
2. Prepared and presented financial performance analysis to senior management.
3. Managed relationships with financial institutions, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
4. Oversaw procurement processes and managed vendor relationships. 
5. Implemented systems to track and monitor expenses and revenues.
6. Coordinated administrative functions, including office maintenance and supplies. 
7. Managed cash flow and liquidity, ensuring that the organization maintained sufficient funds to meet operational needs and financial obligations.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Management

Education

MPA

Description :

1. Provided administrative support to the Auckland and Wellington branches.
2. Maintained the financial integrity, preparing all financial reports efficiently and under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), local government regulations, policies and procedures, and donor requirements throughout the life of the project. 
3. Ensured consistency with the standard operating procedures, policies, and accounting principles.
4. Developed procedures for monitoring and analyzing project budgets, which allow accurate projection of expenditures and comparisons of actual and budgeted spending.
5. Coordinated monthly requests for funds, based on budget and cash flow projections, to ensure the project had all necessary funds for operations.
6. Coordinated and oversaw program tendering and procurement activities in the country.
7. Conducted regular audits of financial records and processes, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring adherence to best practices.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MS Accounting

Description :

1. Reviewed and approved all vouchers prepared by the finance officer (disbursement, receipt, and general journal vouchers) for expenditures, ensuring that expenses were reasonable, allowable, and allocable to the project.
2. Oversaw payroll procedures for national staff, administered payroll, and meticulously monitored employee timekeeping.
3. Developed and implemented comprehensive office administrative and personnel systems.
4. Maintained robust financial controls and procedures for the effective management of funds and sub-awardscontracts.
5. Produced detailed budget projections and reports for submission to the U.S. Department of State.
6. Liaised with the Project Director to ensure that project needs were being met in terms of accounting, contracts, human resources, IT, and operations.
7. Supervised project staff and consultants working on finance and administration for the project, ensuring high performance and compliance.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Management

Education

BA Business

Description :

1. Established effective accounting and bookkeeping systems and procedures and oversees accounting services.
2. Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, donations processing, and receipting, payment of invoices, payroll, and bills.
3. Maintained parallel records of income and expenditure in the financial database.
4. Ensured adequate cash flow for the organizations requirements by monitoring funder remittances and preparing requests for funds as needed.
5. Prepared and presented quarterly and yearly financial budgets and cash flow forecasts.
6. Worked with Co-Directors to actively monitor and understand budget variances.
7. Prepared budgets and reports on expenditures for donors by set deadlines.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

BCom

Description :

1. Managed bank accounts and monitored reconciliations, and transactions including wire transfers, credit cards, renewal of Certificates of Deposit, and keeping track of signing authorities.
2. Prepared documents and schedules for the annual audit and liaise with auditors.
3. Managed liquidity, investments, and foreign exchange per established policies and procedures.
4. Worked with the Co-Directors to proactively mitigate financial and legal risks to the organization and its board members.
5. Ensured that activities and policies meet board policies and directions, criteria by funders, as well as legislative requirements in Panama and in the countries in which FRIDA operates.
6. Recommended policies and procedures in areas encompassing finance and accounting, privacy, IT, and compensation for the consideration of the Co-Directors and board of directors.
7. Established a relationship with each board member so that everyone has an opportunity to fully understand the key financial issues confronting the organization.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MFin

Description :

1. Ensured reporting obligations to the relevant bodies are completed in a timely and accurate fashion.
2. Oversaw recruitment of staff, consultants, interns, and volunteers.
3. Maintained personnel files, health benefits, and other insurance updates.
4. Maintained basic administrative systems for the Fund, including information resources, general filing, electronic filing, personnel records, contracts and leases, subscriptions, and insurance.
5. Ensured the effective development and administration of IT systems, such as databases.
6. Managed grant administration to organizations including overseeing grant contracts and wire transfers to grantee partners.
7. Oversaw the reception of timely and complete narrative and financial reports from grantee partners.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Management

Education

MS Management

Description :

1. Served as the unit's point of contact from service providers (Facilities, HR, IT, Procurement, Student Services, Faculty Affairs), ensuring providers are apprised of unit needs and relevant information, acting where needed. 
2. Monitored the adequacy of service delivered by outside providers and escalated issues and concerns related to administrative and operational services to the LA.
3. Provided comprehensive financial information, analysis, and reporting to monitor and evaluate the application of the unit's financial resources, 
4. Oversaw daily financial monitoring and authorized transactions per policy.
5. Provided support to the unit's Dean, Director, and Chair for financial inquiries.
6. Identified available financial resources (current future) and recommended how to deploy efficiently to support unit objectives.
7. Prepared all fund budgets including gathering historical information, providing analysis, and quality control. 

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Senior

Education

BS Business Mgmt

Description :

1. Managed financial operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and effective resource allocation.
2. Identified, communicated, and addressed issues and concerns promptly. 
3. Connected the unit and University through communication, alignment of priorities, implementation of initiatives, and active engagement in University administrative priorities. 
4. Represented unit needs, challenges, and opportunities at the LA and University level. 
5. Created opportunities to enhance the image and value of the unit. Shares knowledge and best practices with others. 
6. Utilized effective practices for attracting, retaining, and developing high-quality Business Office talent and other unit non-faculty personnel as assigned. 
7. Worked with HR partners to participate in the selection, performance management, and career development processes, as well as to address employee relations issues in line with University guidelines and contractual agreements. 

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Consultant

Education

BA Economics