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Camille Buisson

Springfield,Ohio

Summary

  • Personal Profile Statement I am an ambitious, motivated and multi-skilled Accountant with a keen eye for detail and working experience with accounts, finance, Budget. I have excellent mathematical skills as well as being able to produce clear and concise reports offering sound advice on a variety of different subjects. Additionally, I am a clear and effective communicator and work well individually as well as part of a team. My excellent track record in providing high-quality results combined with my honest approach and reliable nature would make me an asset to any organization.
  • Proven ability to set goals and formulate effective action plans o Excellent problem-solving skills with extensive experience in balancing priorities for short- and long-term goals
  • Superb ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines under extreme pressure o Exceptionally skilled at gathering, analyzing, and managing data o Knowledge of financial and budget forecasting o Proficient in a number of computer applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and a wide variety of other software o Good working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, preferable Sun Systems, AS400, UMOJA, ERP, Spread Sheet, being a computer literate in Microsoft Office programs. o o Possess a proactive and assertive personality o Ability to maintain effective working relationships through solid communication and excellent interpersonal skills o Highly oriented to details o Strong leadership skills with a unique talent for resolving conflicts among peers and colleagues o Ability to work with sensitive information with high regard for confidentiality and secrecy o Possess a fun, outgoing, and vivacious personality capable of relating to people from all walks of society o Possess flexibility and outstanding ability to adjust to constantly changing circumstances

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance & Budget Officer

United Nations, MINUSMA
01.2016 - 04.2016
  • Prepare and verify daily reports. Review Mission financial accounts information and offer advice and support. Prepare statements showing income and transactions and allocate expenditures. Check that United Nations (MINUSTAH) accounts are accurate and up-to-date. Assist in preparing annual accounts using computerized accounting systems. Perform all accounting transactions and submissions. Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet. Prepare financial account documents, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Review IOM GL accounts and follow up to clear any pending transactions. Review all parked documents on a weekly basis and follow up with staff and approving officer for clearance. Assist managers in justifying resource requirements for budget submissions. Coordinate with other finance and budget staff on related issues during the preparation of the budget reports. Coordinate with the respective field missions, agencies, and other organizations to settle debit advices received or to send debit advices, ensuring payments are made and accounts are effectively reconciled. Raise Journal Vouchers in UMOJA for recording bank charges and assist staff.
  • UMOJA'S ISSUES , for travel advance , Travel request and Travel Expense Report o Assisting supervisors with complex accounting and auditing cases o Processing of financial document and Data in an efficient and timely manner o Review and analyze complex claims , accounting entries through UMOJA system o Verifying financial calculations and ensuring everything is factual and correct o Developing and maintaining databases for filing purposes o Maintaining up-to-date records and ensuring everything is kept confidential o Establish and maintain productive partnership with client by gaining their trust and respect o Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information o Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks o Accomplishes the result by performing the duty
  • O Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Developed and maintained budgeting models to track and project costs.
  • Researched and analyzed financial information to identify trends, develop strategies, and recommend solutions.
  • Conducted monthly variance analysis on actuals versus budgets for various accounts.

Finance & Budget Assistant

United Nations
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Main duties performed:
  • Process QIPS & CVR payments against committed Funds. Maintain the College Purchase Ledgers which process invoice payments to suppliers. Maintain Purchase Ledger records, match invoices to PO’s, investigate debit balances and reconcile supplier statements. Liaise with departments within the College concerning the authorization of invoices and raising of purchase orders Proper control of the supporting documents for payments, inform the client or claimant on UN Financial rules and regulations.Raises Journal Vouchers in UMOJA for recording bank charges and Assist staff on UMOJA'S issues, for travel advance, Travel request and Travel Expense Report, invoices and entitlement matters o Make recommendations to the Chief of Unit/Section on appropriate.Follow-up procedures
  • Review and reconcile various clearing accounts and investigate. Erroneous/invalid entries to take appropriate corrective accounting action. Check all relevant banking details for wire transfer payments. Thereby ensuring that payments are made only to those to whom the organization legitimately owes funds for goods and services actually received. Review the computation of staff members regarding their entitlements. Including salaries, claims, hazard allowance and monthly mission allowance o Enter the obligations to be raised and approved (in the UMOJA systems). Review requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct object codes of expenditure have been charged, and (b) availability of funds. Review incoming payment instructions with regard to banking details and sources of funds. Prepare and disburse payments /cheques. Notify payees of status of payments. Make cash disbursements from the Cashier's Unit. Keep up-to-date on guidelines that have bearing on matters related to Program / peacekeeping budgets, ensuring compliance with United Nations policies and procedures. Draft or prepare correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to financial and budget matters Provide guidance and training (including preparation of training materials) to junior local staff, international staff, with respect to transaction processing and the use of various systems such as UMOJA. Adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures as being focal point of disbursement unit. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
  • From
  • Developed and maintained budgets, tracked expenses, and monitored financial progress.
  • Analyzed budget proposals to ensure accuracy of data and compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with department heads to create cost estimates for projects and activities.

DUTY, RECOVERY SECTION

01.2008 - 01.2013
  • ASSIGNMENT IN MINUSMA IN STABILIZATION &
  • Assist in budget preparation and management financial Qips & Trusts Funds activities o Develop financial policies to ensure operational efficiency in Qips o Conduct periodic financial analysis to identify and resolve issues, gaps or variances o Track investments and maintain relevant available balance on committed Funds o Ensure all expenses are within assigned project budget in Mali o Assist on BP creation with UMOJA team
  • O Oversee the preparation of all financial statements, invoices, proposals, etc
  • As required o Ensure that financial transactions are properly updated and recorded o Ensure follow up for Fund commitment creation and follow up on certification o Ensure data integrity in all financial reporting relating Qips o Update financial records with recent transactions and changes o Control Stabilization & Recovery section Budget o Perform finance analysis, reporting and management tasks o Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues o Review financial paperwork and procedures and make appropriate changes o Assist managers in the justification of resource requirements for budget submissions; coordinate with finance and budget staff on related issues during preparation of the budget reports o Monitor budget implementation/expenditures and assist with the reallocation of funds as necessary o Manages individual Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) intended for confidence building purposes at the local level, in line with DPKO/DFS Policy Directive on QIPs and mission specific priorities
  • Contributes to overall Section monitoring and planning as required o Supports dialogue between groups in conflict in the area of responsibility by convening structured meetings and similar activities o Proven ability to creatively respond to problems and to mobilize other actors to respond where necessary o Assists local institutions to assess capacity building and support needs, working with partners including the UNCT and in particular UNDP
  • Helps to design a coordinated response to these needs from relevant actors, with Sun system o Proper control of the supporting documents for payments ,inform the client or claimant on UN Financial rules and regulations o Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system wich ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed transactions are correctly recorded and posted in
  • SUN System o Reviewing invoice Trackink System (A-Z)daily o Ensuring all payments against obligations (PO , MOD , PT8 ) , including those for contracts under HQ system Contracts o Processing disbursement vouchers for low value payments including the petty cash and Imprest Fund replenishments o Process QIPS payment against MOD o Ensuring that all invoices for vendors under which contracts discount applies are effec- tively and timely processed o Processing of all payment vouchers against obligation documents in SUN Account and
  • SUN Business after replenishment o Liaison with others sections to meet up the query of the vendor and also to expedite vendors payments o Be willingness to keep abreast of new developments in Finance particularly with wich relating to financials rules and procedures o Responsible of receiving ,processing & paying F10 claim o Processing F10 claims for travel within and outside the mission for entitled staff ( Na- tional & International staff, UNVs , Military ,UNpol ,Contractuel staff and others enti- tlements are duly processed o Processing disbursement vouchers on Morss reimbursment , including fuel and security service as well as the Yearly Lump Sum, Home Leave Travel , Family Visit ,Repatriation
  • Travel , Relocation Grant for entitled staff are processed in effective deadline
  • O Respond to queries on status of payments o Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Teller Senior

Societe Generale de Bank, SOGEBANK
08.2005 - 01.2008
  • Responsible of MINUSTAH site o Provides account services to customers by receiving deposits and loan payments o Cash checks and pay out money after verifying that signatures are correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have sufficient funds o Receive checks and cash for deposit, verify amounts, and check accuracy of deposit slips o Examine checks for endorsements and to verify other information such as dates, bank names, identification of the persons receiving payments and the legality of the documents o Identify transaction mistakes when debits and credits do not balance
  • O Recording night and mail deposits o Answering questions in person or on telephone referring to other bank services
  • O Records transactions by logging cashier's checks, and other special services o Preparing currency transaction reports
  • O Cross-sells bank products by answering inquiries o Informing customers of new services and product promotions o Ascertaining customers' needs and directing customers to a branch representative
  • O Completes special requests by closing accounts o Reconciles cash drawer by proving cash transactions o Counting and packaging currency and coins o Reconciling loan coupons and other transactions o Turning in excess cash and mutilated currency to head teller o Maintaining supply of cash and currency o Responsible of reporting Main Branch exchange rates to Treasury department, following daily international rate sheets or computer displays o Prepare work schedules for staff
  • O Uncovered customer needs beyond the immediate transaction, and successfully transitioned the customer to the appropriate source to address the need
  • O Informed and educated customers on their basic financial accounts, and beneficial company products and services
  • O Experienced in overseeing the operation of eight teller stations
  • O Coached and developed new associates, ensured that new hires were following established policies and procedures while on the floor
  • O Maintaining customer traffic surveys o Auditing other tellers' currency assisting in certification of proof o Maintains customer confidence and protects bank operations by keeping information confidential o Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed o Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process o Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, supplier’s ledger, customer ledger and general ledger o Collect information for and prepare payroll payments for employees o Assist the financial director in creating financial reports on a regular basis o Adhere to the company's or organization’s financial policies and procedures o Answers question and provide assistance to stakeholders, customers, and clients as needed o Attend Operations department and company-wide meetings, sometimes assisting with financial reporting to managers and senior executives
  • O Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions
  • O Bring the books to the trial balance stage o Perform partial checks of the posting process o Complete tax forms o Enter data, maintain records and lunch reports and financial statements o Process accounts receivable/payable

Controller

TOTO Enterprise
01.2000 - 08.2004
  • O Handle payments for Sites
  • O Arrange ordering and delivery packages
  • Receive Packages of sales from suppliers o Control all incoming and outgoing of fund o Control account payable and receivable o Inventory of sales points o Arranging payment of sales points accounts o Perform report for sales points o Repairing cash flow statements o Dealing with financial paperwork and filing o Dispatch cash report for regions o Analyze sales reports o Producing balance sheets, income statements and other financial documents o Ensure that any discrepancies are communicated to the manager immediately o Take and resolve point sales managers complaints and relay complicated ones to the supervisor

Education

Minustah ,United Nations ,Clercine,Blvd T. Louverture -

01.2023

2005 Certificate, IPSAS training -

04.2012

Certificate, Word Level 2 -

IMTC
05.2011

Clercine,Blvd T. Louverture 10 -

05.2011

United Nations -

Las Americas
01.2009

Microsoft Project, ComPHaiti,Delmas 50 ,Haiti -

01.2007

Certificate, Excell Level 2 -

IMTC
Minustah ,United Nations

Certificate, English Advance -

IMTC
Minustah

Certificate, Umoja Training , Various types of Modules of new system New York -

Skills

  • Cost Management
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Variance Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Expense Tracking
  • Budget Planning
  • Analytical Skills
  • Financial statement analysis

Accomplishments

  • President of Committee Electoral for Local staff in MINUSTAH
  • O Graduated, CUMUL,(2013)
  • Education
  • Universite Maurice Laroche (License) Project Management Jan 2000-Aug 2005
  • College Frantz Paillière Secondary School Oct 1992-Jul 1999
  • Ecole St Joseph, Frere du Sacré Coeur Primary School Oct 1984-Jul 1992
  • Work experience
  • Jacquet Resident Association, May 2018- Jun 2019
  • Determine and define project scope and objectives of the Association
  • Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
  • Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
  • Track project costs in order to meet budget
  • Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan in respect to the deadline
  • Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders, households, residents, about strategy, adjustments, and progress
  • Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
  • Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
  • Establish Communication between Government and Association’s members
  • Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
  • Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
  • Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
  • Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
  • Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
  • Ask questions, because by staying curious and engaging your project team you learn and lead a better project
  • Inform stakeholders, as transparency makes for a happier stakeholder
  • No one wants to feel out of the loop, especially those who are funding the project
  • Finance Section, United Nations, MINUSTAH Jan 2008- Present
  • Finance & Budget Assistant(Account Unit)United Nations,MINUSTAH April16- Present

References

References . . . JEAN Vincent, IBOLELE Hotel, Resident Manager CHANDAN Baydia, Former Chief Finance, Accounting Division, New York , (baidya@un.org) Maysaa Al-Rawi, Chief Account unit, Minustah Alcius Emmanuel , Pastor , Agronom ,(fondavertie@yahoo.fr) Tel : 347-3512865

Languages

  • English, French, Spanish, Creole , Dialects Africains.

    • References

    References . . . JEAN Vincent, IBOLELE Hotel, Resident Manager CHANDAN Baydia, Former Chief Finance, Accounting Division, New York , (baidya@un.org) Maysaa Al-Rawi, Chief Account unit, Minustah Alcius Emmanuel , Pastor , Agronom ,(fondavertie@yahoo.fr) Tel : 347-3512865

    Languages

  • English, French, Spanish, Creole , Dialects Africains.

    • Languages

    English
    Full Professional
    French
    Native/ Bilingual
    Spanish
    Limited

    Certification

    • Administration
    • Project Managment

    References

    References available upon request.

    Timeline

    Finance & Budget Officer

    United Nations, MINUSMA
    01.2016 - 04.2016

    Finance & Budget Assistant

    United Nations
    01.2008 - 01.2016

    DUTY, RECOVERY SECTION

    01.2008 - 01.2013

    Teller Senior

    Societe Generale de Bank, SOGEBANK
    08.2005 - 01.2008

    Controller

    TOTO Enterprise
    01.2000 - 08.2004

    Minustah ,United Nations ,Clercine,Blvd T. Louverture -

    2005 Certificate, IPSAS training -

    Certificate, Word Level 2 -

    IMTC

    Clercine,Blvd T. Louverture 10 -

    United Nations -

    Microsoft Project, ComPHaiti,Delmas 50 ,Haiti -

    Certificate, Excell Level 2 -

    IMTC

    Certificate, English Advance -

    IMTC

    Certificate, Umoja Training , Various types of Modules of new system New York -

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