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Hiwot Gemesssa

Silver Spring,USA

Summary

Detail-oriented with over a decade of experience in financial statement preparation, reconciliations, grant accounting, and staff training. Resourceful in completing projects, effective at multitasking, and excels under pressure.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

SCIDpda
Silver Spring, USA
12.2012 - Current
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements
  • Post journal entries, accruals, and correcting entries
  • Perform bank reconciliations and bond calculations
  • Submit tax documents (monthly, quarterly, annually)
  • Analyze financial transactions and respond to departmental queries
  • Prepare deposit statements and approve payable invoices
  • Process payroll and perform payroll reconciliations
  • Participate in budget preparation and internal training
  • Provide IT and cross-departmental support
  • Manage governmental grant accounting

Front Desk Receptionist

East African Community Affairs
Seattle, USA
04.2012 - 12.2012
  • Volunteered in customer service and lobby support
  • Provided visitor information and answered phone calls
  • Updated office documents and financial data
  • Assisted Executive Director and managed schedules

Accountant

Universe Private Limited
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Managed full accounting cycle from journal entries to report preparation
  • Reconciled general ledger and subsidiary accounts
  • Prepared monthly financial reports and department statements
  • Participated in budget planning and fixed asset accounting
  • Liaised with authorities for financial submissions

Lecturer

St. Mary’s University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Developed and delivered business/accounting lectures
  • Mentored students and supported academic research
  • Contributed to admissions, induction, and internal committees
  • Represented the university at academic conferences

Education

M.A. - Accounting and Taxation

University of Pune
Pune, India

B.A. - Commerce and Business Administration

University of Pune
Pune, India

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel)
  • Financial reporting
  • Financial analysis
  • Audit support
  • QuickBooks Pro
  • Yardi

Timeline

Senior Accountant

SCIDpda
12.2012 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist

East African Community Affairs
04.2012 - 12.2012

Accountant

Universe Private Limited
01.2005 - 01.2010

Lecturer

St. Mary’s University
01.2003 - 01.2005

M.A. - Accounting and Taxation

University of Pune

B.A. - Commerce and Business Administration

University of Pune

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