Mohammad Shafi Samimy
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Multi-lingual Business & Accounting professional who completed undergraduate studies in business administration and pursuing a Dual Master of Business Administration & Accountancy at the Mercer University of Atlanta. Proficient in (Business Analysis, Accounting, Auditing, Finance, and Administration), extensive experience in accounting, financial analysis, auditing, risk management, budget analysis, and financial and administrative management with government and International non-governmental organizations, reputable companies, academics, and diplomatic environments and various United Nations Agencies. Adept at establishing audit objectives, analyzing business procedures, documenting operating processes, preparing variance analysis, highlighting problems, suggesting improvements, and implementing corrective actions. Possess a strong accounting background and thorough corporate finance, information systems, and operations knowledge. Seeking a challenging position in which professional qualifications, skills, and experiences will contribute towards attaining the organization’s goals. Client-focused Business Manager offering diverse experience in customer service, business management and project coordination. Quickly builds relationships with both new clients and business audiences. Quick-learning with excellent multi-tasking skills and mastery of new technology. Commended for innovation and creative problem-solving to address business challenges. Experienced Business Manager skillful in monitoring and managing daily business operations with focus on continuous improvement. Transforms underperforming operations into successful enterprises using resourcefulness and high-level business acumen. Decisive and analytical with 19-year history of successful industry performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager
R. James Properties Inc
02.2023 - Current
- Inherited 374 units in poor condition, 187 eviction proceedings, and revenue stream that covered less than fifth of its rent receivables
- After investigating and identifying main causes of mismanagement and revenue loss, first month’s revenue was $170,000.00; after implementing more standardized system, it rose to $245,000.00 in three months
- Established business department to assist property managers and leasing consultants in developing marketing strategy to quickly and efficiently fill vacant units
- Establish link between corporate office, NGOs, and housing authorities that help pay rent for residents under evictions
- Following up with relevant legal institution and company's legal counsel will ensure smooth dispossessory and eviction
- Created standardized rent collection and budgeting system and monthly financial report following rules, procedures, and standards
- Supervised and trained leasing consultants to provide excellent service to all clients and consumers and to deal with customers' suppliers and contractors in timely, courteous, and expert manner
- Avoid fines by collaborating with city, CDC, HUD, and other government agencies.
Operations Manager
Fly Line Trucking LLC
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Report daily, weekly, monthly, and annual management reports
- Analyze statistical data and reports to identify areas for continuous improvement
- Manage monthly/annual department operating budget, control expenses effectively, and provide explanations of budget variances to management
- Oversees all incoming and outgoing trucking activities
- Oversees day-to-day activities of Equipment Service team
- Responsible for fleet maintenance and ensuring all truck checks are completed per regulations
- Responsible for safety of employees supervised, protection of machinery or other property of sales center, and prevention of widespread breakdown in overall operations.
Office/Accounting Manager
Japanese Engines Atlanta, Inc
10.2017 - 06.2021
- Ensure effectiveness of office management and prepare monthly financial statement by fifth of month
- Confirm timely and accurate financial reporting and critical compliance with procedures defined by various regulatory bodies
- Analysis and reconciliation of accounting reports and tracking warranty payments receivable, parts and service accounts receivable, and amounts due from factory, all on timely basis
- Set up effective internal control system to handle money flow and diligently investigate potential problem areas
- Providing members of management with reports on effective leadership and analyzing gross profit analysis, cash management reporting, budget preparation and tracking, and inventory management.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 5 employees
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing
Corporate Auditor
Altisource Solutions Inc
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Performing on-site vendor audit of multiple clients and vendors such as Attorney Firms, Appraisal Management, Mortgage
- Companies, and other Financial Institutions and ensuring it is planned, conducted, and completed in independent, timely, and professional manner
- Identify risk and audit issues, propose relevant, cost-effective recommendations, and demonstrate understanding of business
- Prepare work papers and reports in compliance with departmental procedures and industry standards
- Ensured all work papers were presented consistently and adequate documentation supported work
- Reviews IT, operational, and business risks, functions, and activities and evaluates client relations to determine and recommend proposed audits' nature, scope, direction, and thrust
- Designs audit procedures to execute annual audit plan, assess controls, and meet audit objectives
- Understand vendor compliance with all federal, state, and local Ordinances and regulatory requirements, Regulations, Client requirements, licensing requirements, investor requirements, client guidelines, contractual terms, and insurance requirements
- Develop processes and checklists to audit vendors on these requirements.
Finance Risk Specialist
InGo Money Inc
07.2014 - 09.2015
- I performed reviews of financial and accounting documents, industry developments, and other resources
- Research current events and anticipate their possible effect on economy and financial services industry
- Study government legislation and advise company on compliance
- Use quantitative analysis, statistical models, and valuation tools and techniques
- Present ideas via reports and presentations and recommend improvements based on findings.
Auditor – Office of Inspector
U.S. Agency for International Development
12.2012 - 06.2014
- (USAID)
- Evaluated, selected planning, and conducted audits for USAID programs and management activities
- Supports investigation team of Office of Inspector General in planning and conducting various types of investigation
- Determine whether applicable laws, regulations, and program requirements are observed
- Document and evaluate whether resources were adequately utilized, accounting control systems were adequate, and financial reports were accurate and timely
- To provide sense of financial audit oversight required for USAID Afghanistan, its fiscal year 2013 budget was $1.6 billion, most extensive USAID program worldwide
- In short period, independently developed plan of action to identify if essential internal controls over assets were in place
- Have developed prominent finding and associated recommendations to improve USAID’s internal controls over assets and received letter of appreciation from OIG Office Director.
Senior Accounts Payable Analyst
U.S. Agency for International Development
01.2010 - 11.2012
- Office of Financial Management, (USAID)
- Acted as compliance agent, ensuring Prompt Pay Act provisions were followed
- Ensuring vouchers and claims have proper documentation and contain appropriate authorizations and certifications for payment
- And payments are per contractual provisions and comply with laws and regulations
- Team player with in-depth understanding of Agency’s rules and regulations regarding disbarment of U.S
- Government funds
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills and was willing to help my OFM staff colleagues and other staff and offices within USAID/Afghanistan
- Received letters of appreciation from OFM Office Director and Deputy Director.
- Maintained database to monitor [Number] accounts payable for corporate customers and vendors
- Engaged in vendor negotiations, saving $[Amount] and bringing in [Number] new contracts
Consultant Internal Audit, Head, Internal Audit
American University of Afghanistan
07.2009 - 01.2010
- (AUAF)
- Assist, Services in developing and executing audit plan and leading day-to-day execution of internal audits
- Contribute to Internal Audit (IA) function by identifying risks associated with business objectives and evaluating controls to mitigate those risks to improve effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes
- Provide value-added advice and support to business partners on creating or modifying policies, procedures, processes, products, or services to maintain appropriate internal control and compliance
- Received Certificate of Commendation and letter of appreciation from program director.
Chief Internal Auditor
International City / County Management Association
03.2008 - 06.2009
- Develop and prepare internal audit strategy and annual plans for services allocated, having regarded appropriate measures of risk and developing internal audit, investigation, and fraud prevention policies
- Use initiative, sound judgment, and extensive experience to reach appropriate decisions by aims and objectives of
- Audit Service
- Provided personal mentoring and professional development training to program staff of over 100 professionals working in corporate and regional offices and received letter of appreciation from Chief of Party.
Financial Administrative Officer
Urban Development Group
04.2004 - 03.2008
- United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
- Finance: Full financial process compliance, financial records with UNDP Rules, Regulations, Policies, and Strategies
- Maintains financial records and monitoring systems to record & reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements, transactions, and reports
- Procurement: Monitors procurement process with UNDP Rules, Regulations, Policies, and Procedures
- Maintains inventory and submits updated report to UNDP asset department
- Administration: Full Compliance of administrative process with UNDP Rules, Regulations, Policies, and Procedures
- Because there were often last-minute deadlines, cooperative attitude and good cheer were significant, although primary duties were administration and finance
- Still, assumed some program development duties, supported program director in daily activities, and received letter of appreciation from Program Director.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Accountancy
Mercer University, Atlanta, GA, US
AtlantaProgress -
Mercer University (MU)
Atlanta, GAProgram Management and Evaluation (PM&E) - undefined
FSI/ - undefined
USAID University
2013
FSI - undefined
USAID University
2012
Financial Analysis Course -
Addis Ababa University
2010
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Graduate School of Management & Computer Sciences (GSMCS)
2004
Networking and Webpage - undefined
Design Forugh Computer Institute
2000
Software & Hardware Installation & Trouble - undefined
Shooting Forugh Computer Institute
2000
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Great Analytical and critical thinking
- Strong IT and technological skills
- Well-developed managerial and leadership skills
- Impressive investigative skills
- COMPUTER SKILLS:
- MS Office (Word, Excel
- PowerPoint, and Access)
- COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT SOFTWARES:
- TeamMate Audit Management System, QuickBooks, Phoenix
- Atlas, PeopleSoft, PROMs, FASS, and Edge
- Content Workflow
- Business Continuity Crisis Management
- Cross-Functional Communication
Accomplishments
- Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
- Regulatory Compliance
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- International Accounting Standards (IAS)
- The International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
Affiliations
Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Performance Award Accounts Payable Management Award Highly Successful efforts in the Financial Management Closing Award Pre-Awards Assessments. Award Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) Audit.
Timeline
Business Manager
R. James Properties Inc
02.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Fly Line Trucking LLC
07.2021 - 11.2022
Office/Accounting Manager
Japanese Engines Atlanta, Inc
10.2017 - 06.2021
Corporate Auditor
Altisource Solutions Inc
10.2015 - 09.2017
Finance Risk Specialist
InGo Money Inc
07.2014 - 09.2015
Auditor – Office of Inspector
U.S. Agency for International Development
12.2012 - 06.2014
Senior Accounts Payable Analyst
U.S. Agency for International Development
01.2010 - 11.2012
Consultant Internal Audit, Head, Internal Audit
American University of Afghanistan
07.2009 - 01.2010
Chief Internal Auditor
International City / County Management Association
03.2008 - 06.2009
Financial Administrative Officer
Urban Development Group
04.2004 - 03.2008
MBA - Business Administration And Accountancy
Mercer University, Atlanta, GA, US
Progress -
Mercer University (MU)
Program Management and Evaluation (PM&E) - undefined
FSI/ - undefined
USAID University
FSI - undefined
USAID University
Financial Analysis Course -
Addis Ababa University
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Graduate School of Management & Computer Sciences (GSMCS)
Networking and Webpage - undefined
Design Forugh Computer Institute
Software & Hardware Installation & Trouble - undefined
Shooting Forugh Computer Institute
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