ANGE LILIANE UMUHOZA
Kirkland,Washington
Summary
Payroll and Reward Specialist with expertise in payroll processing, compensation administration, and HR budgeting across diverse sectors. Proficient in optimizing payroll systems and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Utilizes HRIS and payroll software to enhance accuracy and efficiency, driving data-driven decisions that boost employee engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting & Budget Analyst
Alpha Supported Living Services
, USA
07.2023 - Current
- Lead biweekly payroll processing for 800+ employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursement.
- Partner with HR to validate employee changes and benefits before payroll submission.
- Prepare payroll-related journal entries and resolve discrepancies in line with internal controls.
- Manage HR budgeting and variance reporting, supporting strategic financial planning.
- Conduct workforce analytics, prepare detailed financial reports, and advise management on cost efficiency.
- Ensure accurate receivables/payables tracking, vendor setup, and invoice processing.
Payroll Accountant Specialist
Catholic Community Services
, USA
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Processed semi-monthly payroll cycles (hourly & salaried) and reconciled payroll accounts.
- Maintained employee payroll data in ADP, including pay rates, tax withholdings, and cost center allocations.
- Reconciled benefits and withholding accounts to the general ledger, ensuring compliance with labor laws and agency policies.
- Computed and adjusted accrued vacation balances monthly, ensuring transparency in leave management.
- Delivered payroll reports to management, auditors, and funders with 100% accuracy.
Junior Finance Officer
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Supported payroll and financial operations including bank reconciliations, journal entries, and treasury operations.
- Ensured compliance with internal controls and audit requirements during financial reviews.
- Prepared internal and external transfer documentation, maintaining data integrity and compliance.
Procurement Officer
Contour Global – Kivu Watt Project
Kigali, Rwanda
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Negotiated contracts and vendor agreements to ensure cost efficiency and timely delivery of goods.
- Supported financial integrity through invoice verification and compliance with procurement policies.
Education
MBA - Business Administration (Honors)
Oklahoma Christian University
USABachelor’s Degree - Finance & Banking (Honors)
Mount Kenya University
RwandaSkills
- Payroll Management
- Compensation & Benefits Administration
- HR Budgeting
- Workforce Cost Control
- Workforce Analytics
- Reporting
- Job Evaluation
- Pay Equity
- Compliance with Labor Regulations
- Compliance with Tax Regulations
- Financial Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- HRIS
- Payroll Systems
- ADP
- UKG
- SAP
- Sage
- Financial Edge
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
Certification
- CPA Ongoing Advanced Level
- Certificate of Academic Excellence – Delta Mu Delta Eta Iota Chapter
- Leadership Certificate – African Center of Leadership
- Bookkeeping Certificate – Intuit
Timeline
Accounting & Budget Analyst
Alpha Supported Living Services
07.2023 - Current
Payroll Accountant Specialist
Catholic Community Services
01.2022 - 07.2023
Junior Finance Officer
African Union Commission
06.2019 - 11.2020
Procurement Officer
Contour Global – Kivu Watt Project
01.2018 - 05.2019
MBA - Business Administration (Honors)
Oklahoma Christian University
Bachelor’s Degree - Finance & Banking (Honors)
Mount Kenya University
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