Divin Harvey OLANGUE BOUESSO
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Analytical and results-oriented finance professional with a strong foundation in financial analysis, accounting practices, and strategic management. Skilled in budgeting, cost control, forecasting, reconciliation, and quantitative analysis, with a proven ability to support informed decision-making and drive business performance. Proven ability to support audits, manage A/P & A/R, and contribute to month-end close activities. Experienced in project management and adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Multilingual professional, including in French and proficient in Spanish, with international finance experience and a commitment to ethical financial practices. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software, bringing both technical expertise and a keen attention to detail.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Department Assistant
Embassy Of The Republic Of Congo,
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Processed and reconciled expense reports and VAT refunds, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and optimizing cost efficiency.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, verifying invoices, processing payments, and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Conducted variance analysis to compare actual vs. budgeted expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities and financial discrepancies.
- Supported the budgeting process, analyzing financial data to help forecast embassy expenses and optimize resource allocation.
- Assisted in the implementation of cost control measures, ensuring financial efficiency and adherence to budget constraints.
- Prepared financial reports and reconciliations, providing insights into spending patterns and financial performance.
- Assisted in audit preparation, compiling and verifying financial documentation to support internal and external audits.
- Managed financial documentation and reporting, ensuring accuracy and availability for decision-making.
- Assisted in payroll processing and salary disbursement, ensuring accuracy in compensation and adherence to financial policies.
- Facilitated international wire transfers, ensuring compliance with global banking regulations and accuracy in cross-border financial transactions.
- Supported financial planning and analysis (FP&A) initiatives by providing data and insights to improve financial decision-making.
- Assisted in daily bookkeeping, expense reporting, and document filing for audit purposes
- Supported financial data entry and invoice processing, enhancing team efficiency
- Created reports on departmental spending patterns using Excel dashboards
- Collaborated on audit preparation and compliance reviews, reducing discrepancies by 20%
- Prepared and reconciled monthly financial statements to align with organizational standards
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Accounting Practices
- Project Management
- Quantitative & Statistical Analysis
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Variance analysis
- Cost Control & Budgeting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Accounting Software
- Analytical Tools
- Analytical Thinking
- AR/AP
- Month-End Close
- Adaptability
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Ethics & Integrity
- Decision-making
- Analytical Thinking
- Ethics & Integrity
Education
MBA - Accounting, Finance And Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Economy, Management and ethic of companies
Catholic University of West
France05.2022
Certification
- Inbound Marketing Certification HubSpot 2024 November
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Software
QuickBooks
Microsoft Excel
Profile & Objectives
Results-driven finance and accounting professional with expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, cost control, and strategic financial planning. Adept at managing payroll, expense tracking, international transactions, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and process optimization to enhance financial efficiency.
Currently pursuing an MBA in Accounting, Finance, and Management to deepen expertise in financial modeling, managerial finance, and ERP systems. Seeking opportunities to contribute to data-driven financial strategies, corporate financial planning, and risk management, leveraging a strong analytical mindset and commitment to ethical financial practices.
Timeline
Finance Department Assistant
Embassy Of The Republic Of Congo,
03.2022 - 09.2022
MBA - Accounting, Finance And Management
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Economy, Management and ethic of companies
Catholic University of West
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