GFEBS
JULIANA GUSMÃO
Accountant/Budget Analyst - gusmao.juliana77@gmail.com
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Driven Certified Accountant with years of experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, contracting, travel, invoicing, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, administrative assistance and all other general accounting functions.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Fosters transparency, understanding and ownership of financial reports and financial and operational metrics. Thorough understanding of applicable laws, regulations, public finance and external reporting. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Experienced Budget Analyst with 19 years of experience in U.S. Government Department of State an Department of Defense.
Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer
satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
15
15
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Budget Analyst
SCO Honduras / USSOUTHCOM
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
09.2008 - 12.2021
- Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans. Checked key performance indicator reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored and reported budgetary discrepancies to SCO Chief for efficiency and finalized spending plans. Responsible to SCO Chief for planning, managing, and execution of approximately $800K annually.
- Managed the Defense Security Cooperation Assistance funding thru DAI System, Army Operations and Maintenance funding, and additional funding as required by other units.
- Managed different funding sources by Government Purchase Credit Card (GPCC), Military Purchase Requests, Procurement requests, Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) America, Developing Countries Cooperation Exchange Program, Humanitarian Assistance (HAP) and Humanitarian Civic Assistance (HCA).
- Certified Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Actively involved in accountability of general property inventory for Security Cooperation Office.
- Generated annual budget forecasting information for SCO Operations reports. Created and updated expenditure reports in GFEBS, DAI and DTS.
- Audited, balanced and reconciled payroll for 10 local staff members, and supported HQ on US officers information management.
- Recommended financial solutions to SCO Chief based on detailed financial analysis. Implemented budgetary monitoring techniques to improve office spending habits.
- Evaluated procurement needs and projected expenditures. Submitted recommendations to budgets and forecasts for approval or disapproval. Prepared response strategies to avoid potential budget cuts.
- Developed, analyzed and modified budgets to allocate current resources and estimate future financial requirements.
- Monitored contracts and analyzed expenses to facilitate financial objectives. Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
remarkable accuracy.
Voucher and Travel Voucher Examiner
U.S. Embassy, Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
01.2005 - 09.2008
- Examined submitted vouchers according to government regulation and policy.
- Verified claims for payment adhered to proper claims handling procedures.
- Responsible for examining and processing a variety of invoices of payments for utilities, account payables, receivables and complex vouchers and travel vouchers, goods and services provided to 19 agencies at the post.
Ensured services and costs were in compliance with regulations and contract specifications. - Reviewed, verified legality, and reconcile payments for agencies at the post from different funding sources.
- Maintained all Financial Management Office computer documents, and maintained files updated, including voucher payments tracking log.
- Responsible for monthly legal review and reconciled payments for 19 government agencies at post; reviewed applicable funding sources for leases, utilities, and account payables and receivables.
- Information Technology (IT) Coordinator in the Financial Management Office.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Switchboard Receptionist
U.S. Embassy, Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
02.2003 - 12.2004
- Connected callers with appropriate professional, department or business.
- Managed several-lines switchboard system for the US Embassy in Tegucigalpa.
- Kept records of calls placed and charges incurred.
- Managed telephone switchboard of 250+ personnel and routed internal and external calls to provide quick connection.
- Responded to customer inquiries with patience and positivity to establish excellent first impression.
- Supported customers by managing hundreds of calls per day efficiently while maintaining professionalism and upbeat tone.
Education
Associate Degree in Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Centro Experimental Universitario De La UPNFM
Tegucigalpa, Honduras 02.1995 - 11.1998
Advanced English Level C1-C2 Certification - Foreign Languages Education
American English Academy
Tegucigalpa 01.2015 - 04.2015
Skills
Records management procedures
GAAP understanding
Cost monitoring
Preparing budgets
Accounting assistance
Developing solutions
Fiscal law understanding
Budgetary best practices
Trend forecasting
DTS expertise
Invoice Processing
PPE Compliance
Self-Motivated
Problem-Solving
Written Communication
E2 Solutions Travel system expertise
Variance reporting
Planning and Coordination
MS Office
Interpersonal Communication
Clerical Support
Software
DAI
Defense Travel System
E2 Solutions Travel System
MS Office
Certification
Project Execution and Reporting Best Practices, DAU
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"Attention to detail is key to success"
Juliana Gusmão
Timeline
Advanced English Level C1-C2 Certification - Foreign Languages Education
American English Academy
01.2015 - 04.2015
Senior Budget Analyst
SCO Honduras / USSOUTHCOM
09.2008 - 12.2021
Voucher and Travel Voucher Examiner
U.S. Embassy, Tegucigalpa
01.2005 - 09.2008
Switchboard Receptionist
U.S. Embassy, Tegucigalpa
02.2003 - 12.2004
Associate Degree in Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Centro Experimental Universitario De La UPNFM
02.1995 - 11.1998