- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
Patrick H. Merchant
Mount View,MN
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Audit Director
Internal Audit Agency of Liberia
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Conduct risk assessment, development audit workplan, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, Schedules and plans audits; provide recommendations to improve system, follow up implementation of audit recommendation
Comptroller
Internal Audit Agency of Liberia
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Developed budgets and forecasting in consultation with departments, sections and the Budget & Finance Committee
- Carried out financial activities in line with PFM Act and regulations as amended and restated
- Implemented finance and accounting policies and procedures of the Agency
- Ensured prompt and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes
- Prepared timely financial statements
- Over seeded accounting operations such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries
- Ensured compliance with statutory requirements
- Reviewed and recommend changes to existing accounting policies and procedures
- Prepared Allotment and expenditure reports
- Processed payment vouchers in IFMIS and free balance
- Evaluated computerized accounting systems and provide recommendations for performance improvements
- Developed training plan and provide training for staff
Financial Consultant
One media house/ Hot FM and TV
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Setup the financial accounting and internal control system for the entity including the UNICEF community radio project
- Introduced the use of accounting software system, trained finance staff on entering data, producing reports, reconciling accounts and filing
- Reviewed financial control system, and consolidated financial report for the entity and projects
Finance Coordinator
SOS Children Villages
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Provided the needed financial and operational support to program directors and Coordinators
- Provided supervisory role to all assigned program accountants, thereby achieving greater Operational, financial control and compliance
- Conducted analysis of revenue opportunities and expenditure reduction with program directors and accountants, this resulted in a 3 years plan that focus on cost reduction and increase in local and program efficiency
- Conducted monthly, quarterly and annual budget monitoring and performance with program directors and coordinators
- Provided the needed support and training to project accounts
- This resulted in the production of Complete, accurate and timely financial reports
- Ensured that all payment, advances, payables and receivables were verified and in compliance before processing
Assistant Administrator
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: Office of the embassy of Switzerland in Liberia
- Prepared financial reports, forecast, budget and supervised Voinjama and Nimba projects administrators and financial administrators
- Reviewed and approve partners’ implementation plan and budget
- Prepared partners’ implantation contracts and payment plan in SAP
- Reviewed partner’s liquidations and recommend to management further step
- Supported all Program coordinators in implementing the following projects: School Construction, the Vangoda swamp rice project, construction of roads and bridges and the sewing and provision for uniform for students in lofa, Nimba and Bong
- Provided training for partners finance team
- Ensured that invoices were paid on time
- Office of the embassy of Switzerland in Liberia
Accountant
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
03.2010 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Office of the embassy of Switzerland in Liberia
- Maintained, recorded, classified and summarized financial transaction and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
- Initiated and process journal entries in the general ledger using accounting software Navision, Vision+ and SAP
- Prepared financial reports, bank reconciliation, income tax, Nasscorp, payrolls and monthly salary sheet
- Verified documents for completeness and compliance with government, and SDC rules and regulations
- Verified contractors and vendor’s invoices and made payments against invoices and contract payment terms
- Office of the embassy of Switzerland in Liberia
Education
MBA - Accounting
Cuttington University
09-2015
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team staff members.
- Conducted risk assessment.
- Analyze risk and made recommendations
- Conduct audit base on work plan and risk assessment.
- Ensured audit recommendations were implemented.
Interests
Timeline
Internal Audit Director
Internal Audit Agency of Liberia
08.2023 - 01.2024
Comptroller
Internal Audit Agency of Liberia
03.2020 - 08.2023
Financial Consultant
One media house/ Hot FM and TV
11.2018 - 03.2020
Finance Coordinator
SOS Children Villages
09.2016 - 03.2018
Assistant Administrator
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
01.2014 - 07.2016
Accountant
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
03.2010 - 01.2014
MBA - Accounting
Cuttington University
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