KOFFI GUINHOUYA
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
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Financial Management Professional with 10+ years of experience leveraging resources to drive efficiency. U.S. Army Veteran with Secret security clearance. Skilled in budgeting, operations, and leadership guidance, including organizations of 3000+ people. Trusted advisor to executives. Excellent analytical and procedural development abilities. Thrives in fast-paced settings. Bachelor's degree in Finance and fluent in English and French. Detail-oriented Payroll Specialist successfully working with diverse teams. Seeking a new payroll role at a company that values meticulous quality and adaptability when collaborating across all personality types.
I consolidated the information into key areas - financial experience, military service, security clearance, leadership scale, executive advisory skills, operational abilities, educational background, languages, payroll specialty, attention to detail, and teamwork. This focuses on the most relevant qualities and achievements to emphasize for a management and payroll position.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Ruppert Landscape
Laytonsville, MD
06.2023 - Current
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems with ADP.
- Accurately processed data, validation, and transmission for weekly, semi-monthly, and sales payrolls.
- Reviewed, investigated and corrected errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.
- Processed and issued paychecks and earnings statements.
- Confirmed attendance, hours worked and pay rates to properly post information in appropriate records.
- Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
- Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
- Verified past employment of candidate hires.
- Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone, and in person.
- Developed and implemented procedures to ensure accurate entry of payroll data into the system.
- Created and maintained employee records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and tax withholding forms.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Prepared end-of-period payroll tax returns.
- Coordinated special programs and donation drives involving payroll deductions.
- Managed payroll and time and attendance systems.
- Performed manual calculations for retroactive pay adjustments or special payments as required.
- Collaborated with employees and supervisors to immediately resolve discrepancies in timesheets.
- Coordinated with Human Resources staff on employee leaves of absence or termination paperwork.
Payroll Clerk
United States Army
Fort Stewart, GA
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 3000+ employees using Web DMO & DJMS software
- Verified employee hours, deductions, and bonuses for accuracy
- Worked with the HR team to resolve employee payroll inquiries and issues
- Responded to employee payroll inquiries and resolved any issues promptly
- Maintained employee records and ensured compliance with Army, state, and federal regulations.
Sales Associate
Brasserie Du Benin
Lome, Togo
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Implemented marketing strategies in developing displays and organizing merchandise to enhance the visual appeal of specific merchandise and increase the engagement of more than 1K monthly customers
- Developed mutually supportive relationships with 4 management staff to ensure the cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness of the store while providing a comfortable environment optimizing the customers' experience
- Managed the inventory, tracking, and resupply of over $1M of supplies and inventory with zero deficiencies
- Answered customer queries and concerns and provided recommendations regarding sizing, accessories, and proper care for merchandise while maintaining a consistent 97% or better customer care rating.
Commercial Sales Manager
Go Africa
Lome, Togo
04.2014 - 10.2017
- Developed strategic initiatives and implemented procedural guidance to meet the executive intent of acceleration growth by 12% or more over a 6-month period
- Established a departmental mentorship program enhancing the knowledge, skills, and abilities of 22 sales employees resulting in the achievement of all sales goals
- Developed mutually supportive relationships with 10+ external vendors to negotiate comprehensive supply contracts decreasing inventory expenses by 11%
- Implemented upselling strategies and protocols for commercial sales increasing company profits by over 90% in less than a year.
Finance Analyst
United States Army
Fort Stewart, GA
- Developed multiple financial models, analytics, and automated reporting and forecasting tools to increase productivity by an average of 18% across 5 separate departments
- Provided weekly data driven reports allowing senior leaders the ability to make timely and informed financial decisions
- Analyzed actual performance against operational plans and provided detailed data-driven reports to executive leadership to assist in making timely and informed budgetary decisions
- Aided the operations, marketing, and sales departments in implementing cost saving strategies resulting in an average revenue increase of 15%
- Projected budgetary requirements and prepared annual budgets ensuring the accountability of all critical resourcing needs leading to a 100% operational readiness rating throughout the organization.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Economics
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
Adelphi, MD11-2023
BBA -
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MDBusiness Analytics Class (B.A.C) -
University of South Carolina
DOD FM CERT (Comptroller) /Under secretary of defense -
Associate of Science (A.S.) in Financial Services Marketing Operations -
ISSEC-KOUVAHEY (Lome, Togo)
Budget and Resource Management Course -
U.S. Army
Skills
- Payroll clerk
- Financial Planning
- Budget Execution
- Market Evaluations
- Debt Restructuring Refinancing
- Capital Analysis
- Process Management
- Effective Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Database Management
- Multi-State Payroll
- I-9 Documentation
- Microsoft Applications
- Payroll Policies and Procedures
- New Employee Processing
- Garnishment Processing
- Payroll Administration
- Payroll Software Proficiency
- Telephone and Email Etiquette
- Employee Relations
- Daily Payroll Activities
- Benefits Administration
- Record-Keeping
- Excellent Writing Skills
- ADP
Technical Competencies
Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) |Google Workplace, Microsoft Windows
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Ruppert Landscape
06.2023 - Current
Payroll Clerk
United States Army
06.2020 - 10.2022
Sales Associate
Brasserie Du Benin
01.2017 - 01.2020
Commercial Sales Manager
Go Africa
04.2014 - 10.2017
Finance Analyst
United States Army
Associate of Science - Business Economics
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
BBA -
University of Maryland Global Campus
Business Analytics Class (B.A.C) -
University of South Carolina
DOD FM CERT (Comptroller) /Under secretary of defense -
Associate of Science (A.S.) in Financial Services Marketing Operations -
ISSEC-KOUVAHEY (Lome, Togo)
Budget and Resource Management Course -
U.S. Army