Linda Kongoley
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Dependable Financial Aid analyst with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Aid Analyst
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL
07.2020 - Current
- Analyzing and assessing the financial viability of students and families to determine eligibility for financial aid programs, providing expert advice and guidance on available opportunities and application processes
- Liaising with consulting communication organizations to set up campaigns that are designed to encourage students to appeal for financial aid and maintain satisfactory academic requirements
- Reviewing and evaluating financial aid applications, exercising professional judgment to determine adjustments and ensure compliance with eligibility requirements
- Conducting workshops and/or presentations to students, parents, and/or other interested parties on financial aid policy and procedural issues
- Reviewing for accuracy and providing signature approval/disapproval of loan applications, promissory notes, and other financial documentation
- Review and assess eligibility of applications for financial aid, exercise professional judgment to determine any necessary adjustments.
Graduate Assistant
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Scheduled and maintained office hours to provide direct contact with students or clarify course material or course content
- Participated as a student board representative in disciplinary board hearings to determine responsibility of student conduct violations and determine appropriate sanctions
- Performed clerical duties such as organizing files, developing spreadsheets, scanning documents, maintaining front desk in neat and organized fashion
- Supported other divisions within the student affairs department with inquiries that related to any student issues and complaints.
Accounts Receivables Intern
Yash Commodities Limited
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Updated and maintained account records of more than ten retail outlets and also generated invoices for the retailers using the SAP system on a timely basis to secure payments which brought in more revenue growth
- Analyzed sales reports from retailers using excel and generated reports for any discrepancies in items, price, quantities and also for the increase and decrease in sales which the managers used to be able to produce better incentives to increase sales growth rate
- Collaborated and communicated with team representatives from retail outlets to ensure timely submission of sales reports
Finance Intern
Kenya Power
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Supported the Finance Division team to create improved compensation solutions, consequently increasing customer loyalty and retention
- Assisted the Finance Department with executing intricate payment processes for contractors through the SAP system as well as writing and keying in their checks
- Assisted the accounts Payables team specifically with the preparation of Payment and General Journal Vouchers and also with reviewing and updating the checks circulation register
- Interacted with customers by assisting with any concerns that were raised with regards to their accounts.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University
Huntsville, AL05-2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Strathmore University
06-2017
Institute of Advanced Technology
Skills
- Data Entry
- SAP
- Microsoft Suite
- Data Analysis
- Financial Accounting
- Compliance Analysis
- Account Reconciliation
- Evidence-Based Decision Making
- Professional Judgement
Timeline
Financial Aid Analyst
Alabama A&M University
07.2020 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Alabama A&M University
03.2020 - 05.2023
Accounts Receivables Intern
Yash Commodities Limited
03.2019 - 12.2019
Finance Intern
Kenya Power
01.2018 - 03.2018
Master of Business Administration -
Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Strathmore University
Institute of Advanced Technology