KABBA KOROMA
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Finance Manager
Sierra Leone Foundation New Democracy (Slfnd)
Freetown, Sierra Leone
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
Program Manager
Sense Tech Innovation Hub
Freetown, Sierra Leone
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Managing network of innovation hubs, seeking, evaluating, and advancing creation of strategic partnerships, coordinating activities and resource sharing of different innovation hubs, vetting operation proposals and programs of hubs, collecting and analyzing innovation hubs data, preparing periodical reports
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations
- Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance
- Designed and developed programs and projects for dissemination to personnel
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects
Finance Manager
Ayiko Sierra Leone (SL) Ltd
Freetown, Sierra Leone
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, preparing invoices, monitoring petty cash, preparing financial statements and reports, establishing and maintaining accounting procedures, reconciling accounts, interacting with auditors, supervising financial data handling
- Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across departments
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions
Lecturer
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
Freetown, Sierra Leone
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Lecturing various modules, administering student enrollment and attrition, participating in Board of Examination proceedings, producing result transcripts, developing capacity within program of study, providing support and advice to students
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework
Admin/Finance Manager/ Business Coach
UNIMAK - ALTIS –MBA EU Project
Makeni, Northern Provence, Sierra Leone
10.2013 - 09.2017
- Maintaining financial records, preparing cash projections, coordinating and supervising project accounts, providing administrative and financial support, collecting and analyzing financial reports, ensuring compliance with EU policies and legal requirements, assisting with business plan development
- Identified workers with specific skill sets to recommend for promotions or raises, increasing internal hiring 80%
- Trained and mentored 10 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles
- Used QuickBooks to design training for HR employees and increase company retention and productivity rates 85%
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
Lecturer
University of Makeni (UNIMAK)
Makeni, Northern Provence, Sierra Leone
10.2013 - 09.2017
- Lecturing various modules, developing capacity within program of study, providing support and advice to students, supervising students on dissertation writing and defense
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to address unique needs of each learner, ensuring academic success for all students
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning
Regional Project Coordinator
4M-Solutions
Freetown, Sierra Leone
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Leading and coordinating project team, liaising with project manager and co-coordinator, engaging District Health Management Teams, implementing action plans, preparing project proposals, monitoring project progress, creating and maintaining project documentation
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish pro
- Championed change management initiatives within organization to support successful adoption of new processes or systems related to regional projects
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution
- Developed comprehensive project plans outlining clear objectives, milestones, timelines, and resource requirements
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems
Financial Technical Consultant
Cordaid Sierra Leone
Freetown, Sierra Leone
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Providing financial technical support and capacity building, conducting financial audits, implementing financial goals, providing support in business plan development and marketing
- Performed internal system acceptance to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements
- Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime
- Developed diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps
- Developed custom software applications tailored to client needs, resulting in increased user satisfaction and improved business operations
- Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions
- Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions
- Organized system operating procedures to strengthen controls
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Volunteer Finance Administrator
British Kodaly Academy (BKA)
London, UK
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Assisting with financial administration, maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies
- Prepared bi-weekly payroll for 50 employees and maintained all associated files
- Complied with established internal controls and policies
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping
Finance Manager
Ecozone Group (SL) Ltd
Freetown, Sierra Leone
04.2010 - 05.2011
- Recording financial transactions, monitoring petty cash, preparing cash flow statements, reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements and reports, preparing invoices, preparing budgets, preparing tax computations and returns
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions
- Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations
Finance Officer
Family Services UK (FSUK)
London, UK
04.2008 - 03.2010
- Preparing annual budgets, tracking and monitoring expenses, coordinating project accounts, maintaining financial records, providing administrative and financial support, collecting and analyzing financial reports, ensuring compliance with EU policies and legal requirements, reconciling accounts
- Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions
- Developed comprehensive financial models to support strategic decision-making for company growth
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements
Education
MBA - Finance
University of Wales (UWIC)
London, UK02.2011
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) -
London School of Commerce
London, UK07.2010
Diploma in Management Information System (IMIS) -
Willams College
London, UK05.2009
Advance Diploma in Accounting/Finance -
Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)
Bournemouth, UK09.2008
BA in Accounting (Distinction) -
Ashwood University
Freetown, Sierra Leone12.2007
Diploma in International business communication -
Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)
Bournemouth, UK04.2000
G C E 'O' Level -
GIMSS
Freetown, Sierra Leone06.1996
Skills
- Human Resources Management
- Schedule Management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reliability
- MS Office
- Goal Setting
- Team Leadership
- Positive Attitude
- Multitasking Abilities
- Business Administration
- Shift Scheduling
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Budget Management
- Decision-Making
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Websites
Certification
- Attended software world Accounting and Finance seminar, 10/2005
- Level two awards in door supervision on conflict management and communication, 05/10/2006
- Attend Iris seminar covering practice management, limited company account, corporation Tax, partnerships, tax computation and tax return, 10/2006
- Obtaining training in Ms Excel, Sage Line 50, Sage Payroll, Quick book and Ms Word, 04/2008
- Completed training on customer service, 04/13/2010
- Attend company house seminar in relation to the joint online annual tax return policy with Her Majesty’s Revenue and Custom (HMRC), 03/10/2011
- Successfully completed the training workshop interview skills with Volunteer Centre Lewisham London, 06/22/2011 - 06/29/2011
- Certificate for successfully completed the training Introduction to Psychological Trauma with Family Services UK (FSUK), 05/09/2012 - 05/12/2012
References
- Hindolo Pokawa, CEO/Founder, Sierra Leone Foundation for New Democracy (SLFND), 2409 16th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55404, 6127020750, hindolo@slfnd.org
- Mahmoud Yankah, Managing Director, Sensi Tech Hub Innovation, +232-31-028-491, Mahmoudyankah@rocket.com
- Ms Veronica Kamara, Human Resource Director, University of Makeni (UNIMAK), +23279200049, veroalpha001@yahoo.com
Hobbies and Interests
Research on International issues, regularly visiting the project management and accountancy related web sites i.e. accounting web, taxation web and various other sites which are extremely useful.
Timeline
Project Finance Manager
Sierra Leone Foundation New Democracy (Slfnd)
06.2023 - 01.2024
Program Manager
Sense Tech Innovation Hub
04.2021 - 05.2023
Finance Manager
Ayiko Sierra Leone (SL) Ltd
10.2018 - 03.2021
Lecturer
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
08.2017 - 09.2018
Regional Project Coordinator
4M-Solutions
06.2016 - 07.2017
Financial Technical Consultant
Cordaid Sierra Leone
04.2015 - 11.2015
Admin/Finance Manager/ Business Coach
UNIMAK - ALTIS –MBA EU Project
10.2013 - 09.2017
Lecturer
University of Makeni (UNIMAK)
10.2013 - 09.2017
Volunteer Finance Administrator
British Kodaly Academy (BKA)
09.2010 - 08.2011
Finance Manager
Ecozone Group (SL) Ltd
04.2010 - 05.2011
Finance Officer
Family Services UK (FSUK)
04.2008 - 03.2010
MBA - Finance
University of Wales (UWIC)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) -
London School of Commerce
Diploma in Management Information System (IMIS) -
Willams College
Advance Diploma in Accounting/Finance -
Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)
BA in Accounting (Distinction) -
Ashwood University
Diploma in International business communication -
Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)
G C E 'O' Level -
GIMSS
- Attended software world Accounting and Finance seminar, 10/2005
- Level two awards in door supervision on conflict management and communication, 05/10/2006
- Attend Iris seminar covering practice management, limited company account, corporation Tax, partnerships, tax computation and tax return, 10/2006
- Obtaining training in Ms Excel, Sage Line 50, Sage Payroll, Quick book and Ms Word, 04/2008
- Completed training on customer service, 04/13/2010
- Attend company house seminar in relation to the joint online annual tax return policy with Her Majesty’s Revenue and Custom (HMRC), 03/10/2011
- Successfully completed the training workshop interview skills with Volunteer Centre Lewisham London, 06/22/2011 - 06/29/2011
- Certificate for successfully completed the training Introduction to Psychological Trauma with Family Services UK (FSUK), 05/09/2012 - 05/12/2012
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