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Josiah K. Domah

Silver Spring,USA

Summary

Dynamic financial expert with a proven track record at the Asian American Center of Frederick, adept in strategic planning and professional communication. Excelled in leveraging Microsoft Office and QuickBooks to enhance financial processes and foster teamwork. Achieved significant advancements in grant management and financial analysis, demonstrating leadership and analytical prowess.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial and Grant Manager

Asian American Center of Frederick
Frederick, MD
06.2024 - 01.2025

Performed grants pre-award and post-award activities:

  • Analyzed grant proposals to ensure alignment with the notice of funding opportunities (NOFO), the organization’s goals, and funding capabilities.
  • Developed grant proposals' budgets in alignment with notices of funding opportunities (NOFO), program objectives, and grantors' specific requirements.
  • Identify sources and evaluate the organization’s financial capabilities to meet matching fund requirements.
  • Monitored grant spending to ensure conformity with the budget, compliance with the specific requirements of the Uniform Guidance, the Code of Maryland Regulation, and other grantors' requirements.
  • Educated staff on grant-specific expenditure guidelines and compliance requirements.
  • Ensured adherence to grant regulations to ensure reporting deadlines, allowable and unallowable costs, etc.
  • Maintained up-to-date grant tracking systems.
  • Prepared and submitted invoices for reimbursement.
  • Supported completion of tasks involved in closing grants.
  • Regularly communicating with programs leads to determining performance levels, successes, and challenges.

Accounting and Financial Management Functions:

  • Performed accounts payable QuickBooks journal entries to various expenditure classifications and grant accounts.
  • Performed payroll and tax allocation to various grant accounts.
  • Performed bank reconciliation and posted to various grant accounts.
  • Performed multiple credit card reconciliations and postings to various grant accounts.
  • Performed coding of invoices and other payment documents to various chart of account classifications.
  • Provided support to the operations division.
  • Performed other tasks as assigned by the CEO and supervisor.

Financial & Business Consultant

Alan Bernard Consulting
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Company Overview: Remote
  • Conducted online training for small business owners in bookkeeping, tax compliance, and accounting techniques
  • Evaluated small business financial position and accounting practices to determine conformity with GAAP and tax regulations
  • Taught small businesses interpretation of financial statements and making business decisions from the available financial information
  • Advise small business owners in setting simple to complex financial goals that generate growth of the business
  • Remote

Financial Analyst

Embassy of the Republic of Liberia
Washington, D.C.
11.2017 - 03.2022
  • Company Overview: Washington, D.C
  • Supervised the collection and remittance of revenues to the Central Bank of Liberia
  • Facilitated software integration of consular revenue-generating activities
  • Streamlined month-end closing processes aimed at improving data accuracy
  • Created and managed financial models to evaluate revenues and expenditures
  • Collaborated with Bank of America through its Cash Pro accounting software to ensure remittances of funds were made on time
  • Prepared financial statements and financial reports
  • Washington, D.C

Senior Financial Analyst

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia
04.2012 - 10.2017
  • Company Overview: Monrovia, Liberia
  • Supervised budget preparation processes for 27 Foreign Missions and the Central Administration
  • Identified, evaluated, and executed cost-minimization measures that directly impacted the Ministry’s budget
  • Monitored procurement processes to ensure adherence to the procurement laws
  • Partnered with auditors to identify errors and material deviations from accounting principles and administrative policies
  • Worked with the Central and Commercial Banks, and Audit institutions to ensure compliance with financial regulations
  • Monrovia, Liberia

Financial Analyst and Accountant

Ministry of Finance, Government of Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia
04.2009 - 03.2012
  • Company Overview: Monrovia, Liberia
  • Supported executive decision-making by providing data-driven insights on revenue trends and cost drivers
  • Reduced risk exposure by conducting comprehensive reconciliation on the consolidated accounts
  • Developed financial projections and forecasts to guide senior management's decisions
  • Presented oral and written reports on macroeconomic trends
  • Monrovia, Liberia

Education

Master of Science (MS) - Accounting and Financial Management

University of Maryland Global Campus
College Park, Maryland, USA
12.2023

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting

University of Liberia
04.2009

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Organization: File Management - Google Drive, Document and Desktop
  • Financial Management Software Proficiency: QuickBooks, Mondaycom, Freebalance, Cashpro
  • Tax software: Tax Act, Tax Slayer, Turbo tax
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Computer operation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Analysis
  • Customer service
  • Professional writing communication
  • Professional oral communication

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Financial and Grant Manager

Asian American Center of Frederick
06.2024 - 01.2025

Financial & Business Consultant

Alan Bernard Consulting
04.2022 - 06.2024

Financial Analyst

Embassy of the Republic of Liberia
11.2017 - 03.2022

Senior Financial Analyst

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Liberia
04.2012 - 10.2017

Financial Analyst and Accountant

Ministry of Finance, Government of Liberia
04.2009 - 03.2012

Master of Science (MS) - Accounting and Financial Management

University of Maryland Global Campus

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting

University of Liberia
Josiah K. Domah