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Soumaila Bouraima

Killeen,TX

Summary

Highly knowledgeable Finance Technician with background in financial analysis, accounting, and budgeting. Strengths include strong mathematical skills, proficiency in financial software, and ability to interpret complex financial statements. Demonstrated success in streamlining financial operations and improving internal controls in previous roles. Committed to maintaining accuracy and integrity in all work.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Technician

US Army
Ft Cavazos, TX
03.2020 - 03.2024
  • As a Financial Management Technician, I managed resources and financial operations as part of the Army's Finance and Comptroller Corps. I used my expertise in math to provide financial advice and recommendations for units looking to purchase services and supplies for their missions. I was also in charge of military pay, overseeing services with commercial vendors, auditing, accounting, banking operations, and more.
  • Performed data entry into accounting software programs to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Reviewed internal controls to ensure the accuracy of financial information reported on tax returns.
  • Assisted in budgeting activities including forecasting revenues and expenditures.
  • Conducted research on discrepancies between actual results and planned budgets or forecasts.
  • Reviewed customer accounts and identified any potential issues or discrepancies requiring further investigation.
  • Assisted managers with additional duties during employee absences.
  • Greeted customers, answered account questions and resolved complaints.
  • Established key relationships with peers throughout company to improve workflows and reduce communication bottlenecks.

Welder

United Steel
Hartford, CT
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.

Dunkin

Issaquah School District
Windsor Locks, CT
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology, Cyber Security, Data

Westcliff University
Irvine, CA
03-2028

Basic Leader Course (BLC) - Organizational Leadership

Fort Cavazos NCO Academy
Fort Cavazos NCO Academy
01-2023

Financial Management Technician Course - Accounting And Finance

US Army School, For Jackson SC
Columbia, SC
08-2020

Advanced Welding Certificate - Welding

Asnuntuck Community College
Enfield, CT
05-2019

High School Diploma -

Windsor Locks High School
Windsor Locks, CT
06-2018

Skills

  • Investment Analysis
  • Credit analysis
  • Invoice Processing
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounting Principles
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Payroll Processing
  • Financial Planning
  • Debt management
  • Expense Tracking
  • Accounts Payable
  • Payroll
  • Coding
  • Cost accounting
  • Yearly reporting
  • Monthly Reporting
  • Audit tracking
  • Deadline awareness
  • Credit management
  • Cost Control
  • Data extraction
  • Data Entry
  • Financial Reporting
  • Welding
  • Leading

Accomplishments

  • Army Commendation Medal
  • Army Achievement Medal
  • Highest ACFT Score
  • BLC Best Dress
  • Army Expert Rifle Badge

Certification

  • Advanced Welding Certificate
  • Humvee/ LMTV license

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Professional
Housa
Professional
Zarma
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Love playing and watching soccer
  • Stay active
  • Travel
  • Stay fit, stay motivate

Military

  • Current serving in the National Guard
  • Completed four years of Active Duty service as a Financial Management Technician from 2020 to 2024

Timeline

Finance Technician

US Army
03.2020 - 03.2024

Welder

United Steel
06.2019 - 01.2020

Dunkin

Issaquah School District
06.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology, Cyber Security, Data

Westcliff University

Basic Leader Course (BLC) - Organizational Leadership

Fort Cavazos NCO Academy

Financial Management Technician Course - Accounting And Finance

US Army School, For Jackson SC

Advanced Welding Certificate - Welding

Asnuntuck Community College

High School Diploma -

Windsor Locks High School

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