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SONIA ARIF

SONIA ARIF

Middle River,MD

Summary

Experienced Finance and Human Resource manager and language specialist with a background in business management. I seek a role as a Financial and Budget Analyst because of my strong background in financial analysis and budgeting and ability to analyze and interpret financial data to make strategic decisions effectively. As a successful case Manager, I have demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills and have been able to build rapport with other professionals. I have been able to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail. I have advocated for employee and ensured that their needs and concerns were heard and addressed. I have always been compassionate, employee-centered, supportive, collaborative, culturally sensitive, analytical, and a problem solver. These qualities have allowed me to provide the highest level of care to all employees and positively impact their lives. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with a diverse range of people. Proven track record of successfully helping refugees and financial and budget analysis. Skilled in preparing and recording journal entries for assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Smart professional with a thorough understanding of various languages to fluently interpret and translate. Conveys intended messages accurately and reliably. Well-versed in interpretation and translation tools and services. A dedicated individual successfully facilitates communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds. Brings awealth of knowledge and experience to organizations requiring interpretation and translation services. Committed to providing quality service and results. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Language Specialist & Case Manager

International Rescue Committee
12.2016 - Current
  • Interpreted and translated conversations and oral instructions between English and (Arabic or Kurdish) languages
  • Reviewed and translated documents, forms, and technical materials in both languages
  • Managed and provided consecutive and first-person interpretation over the phone while complying with established interpreter ethics and maintaining data confidentiality as applicable
  • Interacted with and interpreted for clients from diverse socio-cultural and economic backgrounds across all departments
  • Assisted refugees working as case Managers to open cases in various situations
  • Assisted Immigration Department for all Immigration Refugee cases with a lawyer
  • Acted as an interpreter for conference calls, culture orientation, schools, health departments, and college applications in all departments
  • Possess experience as a medical interpreter for community patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), their family members, and hospital staff.
  • Occasionally assisted international patients in interpreting medical terms from LEP to English and vice versa.
  • Translated foreign language materials related to medical terms from physicians to patients and from patients to physicians.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Chief Accountant

Precision Healthcare Resources Inc
08.2020 - 11.2022
  • Analyzed, recorded, reconciled, and followed up on accounts receivable, accounts payable, and credit card charges
  • Reconciled bank and credit card statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
  • Purchased, documented, and maintained the disbursement of supplies and inventory
  • Processed payroll, including data entry of employee information and hours worked into the corporate payroll system and reconciliation
  • Maintained the general ledger
  • Substantiated financial transactions through internal auditing of documents
  • Prepared monthly and year-end financial reports
  • Prepared weekly allowance manual checks for individuals and weekly expenses
  • Monitored collection of room and board, pharmacy copay, cable bill, and advances from individuals with precision, either through manual check or electronic bank transfer
  • Monitored the Social Security Administration (SSA) for information on individuals, both manually and through their website
  • Monitored individuals' bills and made payments based on funds available.

Project Finance Manager

Qandil Swedish Humanitarian Aid Organization
08.2014 - 04.2016
  • Audited more than 10 local organizations/NGOs
  • Explain project plan with details to all local organizations
  • Metting and training with all NGOs
  • Demonstrating excellent verbal, written communication skills, building rapport and trust with all NGO's, Qandil headquarters and UNFPA
  • Utilizing available resources and connections to provide comprehensive services to NGOs
  • Working closely with UNFPA to ensure them that Refugees receive coordinated services
  • Identifying and addressing challenges that Refugees face through creative and effective problem-solving strategies
  • Serving as an advocate for all local organizations and ensuring that their needs and concerns are heard and addressed
  • Managing multiple cases and responsibilities simultaneously, while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail
  • Adjusting to changing circumstances Organization's needs, while remaining flexible and solution oriented
  • Prepared monthly financial statements, reports, and records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information
  • Was responsible for maintaining the general ledger
  • Handled fixed asset processing and reporting
  • Reviewed bank statements researched and reconciled discrepancies
  • Audited and verified documents and followed internal controls
  • Completed data backups
  • Prepared financial reports and examined financial statements.

Human Resources Manager & Director for LC and Transfer Department

Erbil Bank Investment & Financing
01.2011 - 07.2014
  • Served as a Human Resources Manager, managing employees and providing training on the ICBS banking system, communication with customers, and techniques for attracting customers to the bank
  • Served as the Director of the Department of Banking Facilities, LC, International Transfer, overseeing short-term loans, overdraft accounts, and letters of internal security
  • Monitored employee overtime leave and sent monthly reports to the head office.
  • Managed the international department, handling international money transfers and communication with banks worldwide, including monitoring currency exchange rates and stock exchange information
  • Assisted with accounts receivable for over 500 individual accounts and companies
  • Received payments, posted transactions, and monitored accounts for past-due issues
  • Assessed interest charges and transmitted related invoices
  • Reconciled accounts monthly and ensured records were accurate.
  • Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.

Education

Baccalaureate Examination Certificate – Accounting - Accounting And Business Management

WES (World Education Services) Evaluation
USA

Bachelor of Accounting by information technology -

Cihan University/Sulaymaniyah
Sulaymaneah - IRAQ
04.2016

Diploma in Business Administration -

Bakhtiari Institute
Iraq
06.2004

Associate in arts business administration -

Strayer University
Online

Bachelor of Science Applied in Human Resource Management online -

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

    • Cross-cultural communication
    • Content Development
    • Financial Management
    • Business Administration
    • Performance Management
      • Strategic Planning
      • Team Leadership
      • Budget Control
      • Staff Training and Development
      • Business Planning

Certification

  • Completed QuickBooks Training and DDA Training. Through Precision Healthcare Resources Inc.
  • Obtained certificates from the National CPR Foundation (NCPRF) for Bloodborne Pathogens and CPR/AED/First Aid/Mental Health.
  • Certified and Completed a 40-hour Medical Interpreter Training program. Through Liberty Languages Services.
  • Completed 8-hour Medical and Community Training with Ad Astra and Certified Medical interpreters for all Hospitals in the United State.
  • Completed 8-hour Community Interpreter Training. Through the International Rescue Committee in 2017.
  • Completed an Associate of Business Administration course with a focus on department and sales communication for 1 month.
  • Refugee Resettlement Training: This program provides caseworkers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively resettle refugees, including understanding the refugee experience, cultural orientation, and accessing resources. Through International Rescue Committee.
  • Immigration Law and Policy Training: This program provides caseworkers with knowledge of immigration laws and policies, including refugee and asylum procedures, and how to assist refugees in accessing legal services. Through International Rescue Committee.
  • Cultural Orientation Training: This program provides caseworkers with knowledge of cultural orientation principles and techniques to help refugees adjust to their new environment. Through International Rescue Committee.
  • Cross-Cultural Communication Training: This training program focuses on developing effective communication skills with refugees from different cultural backgrounds. Through International Rescue Committee.

Languages

English
Professional Working
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Kurdish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Chief Accountant

Precision Healthcare Resources Inc
08.2020 - 11.2022

Language Specialist & Case Manager

International Rescue Committee
12.2016 - Current

Project Finance Manager

Qandil Swedish Humanitarian Aid Organization
08.2014 - 04.2016

Human Resources Manager & Director for LC and Transfer Department

Erbil Bank Investment & Financing
01.2011 - 07.2014

Baccalaureate Examination Certificate – Accounting - Accounting And Business Management

WES (World Education Services) Evaluation

Bachelor of Accounting by information technology -

Cihan University/Sulaymaniyah

Diploma in Business Administration -

Bakhtiari Institute

Associate in arts business administration -

Strayer University

Bachelor of Science Applied in Human Resource Management online -

Grand Canyon University
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