Samiullah Khogiani

· Responsible for the day-to-day operations and activities pertaining to cash management, general ledger maintenance and integration, recording and tracking of fixed assets, grant accounting and reporting activities, financial reporting and analysis

· Follow financial policies and procedures including federal, state, and local directives and statutes.

· Help produce all internal and external financial reporting, including the monthly, quarterly, and year end reports and closings.

· Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of all subsidiary ledger, accounting module and manual transactions into the general ledger

· Prepare and assist with annual HUD Operating Subsidy submissions and reconciliations

· Interface with staff throughout the Agency, independent auditing firms, and other governmental agencies including Federal, state and local.

· Review financial data to check for posting and reporting errors

Maintain the industry software for general ledger reporting. Analyzes general ledger accounts and financial reports for accuracy. Assists with the timely year-end reporting and entry of the Financial Data Schedule (FDS) into the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS).

· Maintain the fixed assets register both in Yardi, and in Excel, and process depreciation on a monthly basis

Responsible for analyzing Tax Credit properties' financial statements for accuracy.

· Assist with New Market Tax Credits reports

· Coordinate Tax Credit properties audit with the external auditors, assist in providing the documents, schedule and review tax returns on annual

· Work with third party management company to review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports

· Conduct an annual budget review and assess budget performance against actuals on a quarterly basis. Offer operational recommendations based on the analysis of quarterly financial statements.

· Ensure the property is in with the compliance with the closing documents (Loan documents, Limited partnership agreement ...etc.)

Assist with the annual financial statement audit, and other audits as needed.

· Performs other duties as assigned

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with company regulations and standards.

Assist in the development of budgets and financial forecasts, and monitor actual performance against the budget.

Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the accuracy of financial records.

Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.

Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

Proceed with timely and accurate employee payroll, and ensure the accuracy of payroll taxes.

Prepared monthly bank reconciliation statements, ensuring accuracy, and identifying any discrepancies.

• Prepare data and schedules for audit requests during interim and year-end audit cycles, supporting both external and internal audits.
• Ensure grant award profiles and financial milestones are properly maintained and updated in the accounting system.
• Manage and update accounting software, ensuring all financial records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Enter, verify, and manage financial data entries efficiently and accurately.
• Assist staff with understanding financial processes, and provide training where necessary.

Streamlined financial management processes, resulting in reduced procurement cycle time and a decrease in inventory holding costs.

• Conducted a thorough examination and review of vouchers and approved expenditures, ensuring compliance with the table of authority, and reducing financial discrepancies.
• Assisted in the preparation and implementation of budgets, work plans, and financial reporting tools, resulting in improved accuracy.
• Proceed with employee payroll on a monthly basis, and ensure the accuracy of payroll. Monitored and tracked progress against agreed activities for sub-grantees, identifying areas of improvement, and implementing corrective actions that led to an increase in project efficiency.
• Compiled and analyzed financial data for donor reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Implemented a streamlined data collection process, resulting in a reduction in time spent on gathering financial information for donor reporting.

Developed a comprehensive monthly finance and procurement plan aligned with the provincial governor's office priorities, resulting in improved financial management and resource allocation.

• Prepared detailed monthly financial reports of expenditure and capital assets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Established regular communication channels with key staff within the provincial government to ensure effective coordination and collaboration.
• Monitored bank and cash accounts on a daily basis, ensuring accurate record-keeping and reconciliation.
• Conducted regular audits and reconciliations of petty cash transactions, ensuring accuracy and accountability with compliance and financial regulation.

Support GL reconciliations of accounts, including performing analysis of balances and transactions.

• Monitor and follow up on employee and contractor advances.
• Assist the Payroll Manager at peak periods for timesheet corrections and review.
• Recommend changes to A/P systems and processes aimed at their continuous improvement.
• Input, review, or approve bank wire templates, or ACH information from vendors.
• Reclass A/P entries as requested by the Finance and PMU teams for the billing cycle.
• Create A/P voucher and payments in Costpoint to record funds transfers.
• Create or request payments in the A/P approval system for the executive, finance, and accounting teams.
• Enter or submit tax and other types of payments online that are not processed through A/P already.
• Post cash A/P vouchers and cash disbursements as needed.
• Initiate ACH/wires into banks to release for banks' further processing.
• Ensured accuracy and compliance with company policies.