Ambitious professional with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in financial reporting and budgeting, with strong communication and organisational abilities. Committed to driving financial success and providing strategic insights to enhance business performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant in Financial Management Office
United States Agency for International Development
Almaty, Kazakhstan
10.2023 - 04.2025
Conducted regular reviews and assessments of accounts to deliver insights on historical and projected pipeline trends, while considering time and budget constraints of funding sources
Performed budget projections by analyzing cost control activities, cost estimates, planned staffing levels, and procurement actions
Provided support for the budget by preparing justifications and documentation for projected expenses, categorized by object class and fund account
Calculated and prepared payroll document, communicated with HR
Made analysis and reconciliation of payroll through all internal systems
Monitored and managed the execution of annual budgets
Prepared regular updates on budget allowances to reconcile allocated funds with approved budgets, while tracking actual obligations and expenditures
Developed obligation plans based on approved budgets and available funding, reviewed quarterly recurring expense requirements considering disbursement trends
Analyzed obligations and expenditures to ensure alignment with budget line items and prepares periodic budget-versus-actual reports. Communicated budgetary constraints to Financial Management and Mission management, assessing the need for additional resources
Performed cash reconciliation process on all project activities, ensuring the cash balance with U.S Treasury and U.S Disbursing Offices (USDO) records. Accurately prepared and distributed accounting documents monthly. Reviewed and analyzed posted financial transactions via accounting documents, inter-agency payment and collection (IPAC) reports in Phoenix. Reconciled the amounts posted with the amounts reported by appropriation, funding code and obligation, identified non-posted amounts and discrepancies and initiates corrective actions when needed. Followed-up and took action on outstanding reconciliation items and advances until these are cleared and/or liquidated
Accountant in Financial Management Office
USAID/Central Asia
Almaty, Kazakhstan
07.2021 - 10.2023
Utilized the primary automated accounting system to manage and report on all program and operational activities across four USAID Missions (USAID/CA, USAID/Kyrgyz Republic, USAID/Tajikistan, and USAID/Uzbekistan). Responsibilities include maintaining and monitoring budget allowance ledgers, program and operating expense records, accrued expenditure tracking, and overseeing disbursement and advance controls
Conducted pre-audits, validated, and processed financial transactions from diverse documents, including contracts, grants, purchase orders, lease agreements, travel authorizations, allowance forms, and various obligating documents
Ensured the integrity of accounting records within the assigned portfolio by accurately incorporating and accounting for all elements, including budget, acquisitions, accounts payable, bills for collection, and accrual subsystems. Maintained the accuracy and completeness of Phoenix financial records, and prepared adjustment/correction documents (e.g., Journal Vouchers, SF1097) as needed to ensure appropriation accounts remain balanced and reconciled
Responsible for conducting an on-going, comprehensive analysis of the Mission’s disbursements with US Government Bangkok and Charleston Disbursing Offices (USDO). Reviewed, analyzed and posted in the primary automated accounting system the financial transactions via Federal Financial Report and inter-agency payment. Reconciled the amounts posted with the amounts reported by appropriation, funding code, and obligation. Identified non-posted amounts and discrepancies and initiates corrective actions when needed
Accountant in Office of Financial Management
USAID
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
04.2023 - 05.2023
Implemented Haiti's Master Funding document for forward funding local staff salary. This involved the reconciliation of staff contract budgets and obligations made
Provided relevant recommendations to strengthen the accounting operations
Assisted in the 'clean-up' for de-obligations of program funds
Trained and coached newly hired Accountant
Participated in the selection process of Senior Financial Management Specialist as a Technical Evaluation Committee member
Participated in the accruals process
Provided full range of accounting support
Voucher Examiner/Alternate Cashier
U.S. Consulate General
Almaty, Kazakhstan
05.2020 - 07.2021
Managed the accurate and timely processing of invoices. Validated and resolved billing problems
Responsible for preparing accounts payable vouchers with supporting documents
Responsible for monthly reconciliations of U.S Government Citibank credit cards under the Consulate purchase card program. Reconciled daily transactions of US Government purchase and travel cards by auditing supportive documentation (agreements, purchase orders, receiving reports and invoices)
Managed the accurate and timely processing of monthly utility payments and telecommunication payments
Responsible for education allowance process, collection of all required information for annual survey and submission, processing education and transportation invoices in compliance with law regulations
Monitored and identified to the chain of command late documents (unresolved issues) including but not limited to receiving reports, charge card payments, invoices, and contract modifications
Informed vendors on payment status as required to meet disbursement deadlines
Responsible for VAT(value-added tax) refund processing
Trade Operations and Documentation Unit Officer
JSC Citibank Kazakhstan
Almaty, Kazakhstan
03.2015 - 03.2020
Responsible for customer interaction, documentation issuance, review and system setups
Focused on timely and accurate delivery of all account opening functions, as well as delivering superior customer service and resolution of customer issues
Performed day to day management of the account opening and maintenance processing, including daily management of in-process, pending, and service related activities, ensuring account opening requirements are clearly defined to support all scenarios of account opening and maintenance requirements, to include delivery of very high quality service to customers and internal partners. Responsible for various types of project management in the account services space, and managing cross-functional relationships with all teams
Determined new work procedures, analyzed complex and variable issues with significant departmental impact
Ensured consistent delivery of high quality service to customers through meeting or exceeding customer expectation guided by service level agreements and efficiency/accuracy standards
Verification and authorization of data entered in the systems
Trade Operations and Documentation Unit Officer
JSC Citibank Kazakhstan
Almaty, Kazakhstan
11.2013 - 09.2014
Responsible for customer account opening process
Checked account opening related documents, client documentation required prior to opening bank accounts, Specimen Signatures Cards, other bank service agreements, etc
FATCA Process implementation
Tax Report notification
Timely execution of all checks in ADU on daily basis (such as signature verification, MIFT controls)
Responsible for processing of tax authorities requests such as direct debit instructions/blocking instructions, court requests
Controlled and executed monthly reports on empowering documents expiration
Responsible to open/close/maintain all customers’ accounts
Observed Compliance, Money Laundering, Know your customer, and other Regulations as laid down in the Branch Operations Procedures and Policies
Receptionist
JSC Citibank Kazakhstan
Almaty, Kazakhstan
08.2012 - 11.2013
Receiving telephone calls and visitors at the reception office
Defining the needs of callers and visitors
Redirecting requests appropriately to employees of the bank
Registration of incoming documents
Consultation of visitors within its competence
Organization escort the visitor to the desired unit or to the person in the bank
Internship in Citiservice Unit
JSC Citibank Kazakhstan
Almaty
01.2012 - 04.2012
Education
Master - Economics and Business
International Academy of Business
Almaty
09.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor - Finance
International Academy of Business
Almaty
09.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
Results-Oriented mindset
Payroll processing
Budget development
Bank reconciliations
Customer Service
Data analysis
Account reconciliation
Excel proficiency
Certification
Certificate on 'General Accounting II', 05/01/23
Certificate on 'General Accounting I', 06/01/22
Certificate on 'Appropriation Law at USAID', 04/01/22
Certificate on 'Basics of the balance sheet, organization of accounting'
Certificate of completing English language course in Tamos Education. Level – Upper-Intermediate.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Russian
Fluent
Kazakh
Native
Personal Information
Date of birth: 04/25/90
Custom
Skiing
Dancing
Fitness
Reading
Photography
Timeline
Senior Accountant in Financial Management Office
United States Agency for International Development
10.2023 - 04.2025
Accountant in Office of Financial Management
USAID
04.2023 - 05.2023
Accountant in Financial Management Office
USAID/Central Asia
07.2021 - 10.2023
Voucher Examiner/Alternate Cashier
U.S. Consulate General
05.2020 - 07.2021
Trade Operations and Documentation Unit Officer
JSC Citibank Kazakhstan
03.2015 - 03.2020
Trade Operations and Documentation Unit Officer
JSC Citibank Kazakhstan
11.2013 - 09.2014
Master - Economics and Business
International Academy of Business
09.2012 - 06.2013
Receptionist
JSC Citibank Kazakhstan
08.2012 - 11.2013
Internship in Citiservice Unit
JSC Citibank Kazakhstan
01.2012 - 04.2012
Bachelor - Finance
International Academy of Business
09.2008 - 06.2012
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