Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
Additional Information - Visa Status
Core Skills
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Sulafa Idris

Washington ,DC

Summary

Detail-oriented administrative and finance professional with hands-on experience supporting financial operations, data management, and office administration in nonprofit and testing environments. Skilled in recordkeeping, document organization, grants and funds tracking, and budget monitoring, with strong attention to accuracy and confidentiality. Proficient in QuickBooks, Excel, and cash handling, with a record of improving financial accuracy and ensuring compliance. Bilingual in English and Arabic, recognized for efficiency, teamwork, and facilitating smooth financial operations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Temporary Assistant Administrator

Inlingua Washington DC
Washington, DC
12.2025 - 04.2026

• Supported the planning and execution of weekly IELTS examinations, ensuring compliance with IELTS and UKVI regulations

• Assisted with candidate registration, verification, and check-in, providing professional and clear guidance to test takers
• Prepared and organized secure test materials, seating plans, and examiner documentation
• Maintained accurate, confidential records of candidate files and examination materials
• Coordinated with Test Center Administrator, examiners, and staff to ensure smooth test-day operations

  • Delivered high-quality customer support by handling test taker inquiries via phone and email

Freelance Proctor and Reader

uExams
Washington, United States
10.2024 - 10.2025
  • Provided reading assistance for test-takers with approved accommodations, ensuring clarity, fairness, and confidentiality
  • Assisted test takers with instructions, seating arrangements, and testing equipment as needed
  • Proctored exams by distributing, opening, and collecting test materials in compliance with testing center procedures.
  • Ensured exams ran smoothly by coordinating with test center staff and maintaining accurate session records

OGC Administrative Assistant

American Redcross
Washington, United States
02.2025 - 09.2025
  • Supported daily administrative functions by managing document processing and data entry in the Trusts and Estates database ensuring accuracy and proper categorization of client records
  • Opened, date-stamped, scanned, and uploaded legal and financial documents into the case management system
  • Sorted and distributed incoming mail and checks to the correct accounts and staff members
  • Managed database entries for checks and bank statements, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with procedures

Finance and Administrative Assistant

Addition for Disasters Assistance and Development
Khartoum, Sudan
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Reconciled bank statements and managed daily cash handling and balancing with 100% accuracy
  • Created Excel spreadsheets for tracking budget expenses and income, managed and reconciled 6 bank accounts accurately regarding grants from UNHCR, WFP and CAFOD
  • Reviewed all payments ensuring all supporting documents are complete and issued the check accordingly
  • Executed vendor payments and issued checks, ensuring smooth and compliant financial operations
  • Managed grants-related financial documentation and assisted in preparing financial reports for donor-funded projects and prepared the finance office for auditors
  • Provided administrative support to the finance department, maintained strict filing order and organization, improving document tracking and retrieval time
  • Ordered and maintained office inventory, ensuring timely restocking of supplies and smooth daily operations
  • Maintained communication with finance departments across field offices to ensure consistency and transparency in fund usage
  • Conducted cash projections and coordinated fund disbursements to field sites based on the approved grant budget

Temporary Finance Assistant

CARE International
Khartoum, Sudan
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Processed payments and vendor invoices and reconciled project accounts on a daily basis to ensure accuracy and compliance with CARE and donor regulations
  • Prepared budget-tracking spreadsheets and monthly financial summaries for ongoing projects
  • Provided administrative and financial support to the accounting department, maintaining organized filing systems and ensuring accurate documentation for audits and reviews
  • Processed accounts payable and Receivable, reconciling project accounts daily to ensure accurate and timely payments
  • Assisted in procurement and payment processing, reviewing supporting documents, preparing checks, and ensuring compliance with financial policies
  • Handled daily correspondence, scanning, and printing for the Finance department to support workflow efficiency
  • Maintained detailed transaction records and financial summaries for UNHCR and WFP grants
  • Demonstrated excellent attention to detail, organization, and confidentiality in handling financial and administrative information
  • Issued checks and prepared necessary bank letters, ensuring compliance with financial protocols
  • Maintained communication with finance teams across all field offices, providing regular cash projections and ensuring timely financial planning

Finance Assistant (Volunteer)

Addition for Disasters Assistance and Development
11.2020 - 02.2021

• Supported the planning and execution of weekly IELTS examinations, ensuring compliance with IELTS and UKVI regulations
• Assisted with candidate registration, verification, and check-in, providing professional and clear guidance to test takers
• Prepared and organized secure test materials, seating plans, and examiner documentation
• Maintained accurate, confidential records of candidate files and examination materials
• Coordinated with Test Center Administrator, examiners, and staff to ensure smooth test-day operations

  • Delivered high-quality customer support by handling test taker inquiries via phone and email

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Financial and Banking Studies

Sudan International University
11.2016

High School Diploma -

Sudanese International Academy -Unity High School
06.2012

Skills

  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Budget tracking
  • Transaction recording & accuracy
  • Payment processing
  • Grants and funds
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable
  • Recordkeeping
  • Cash handling
  • Data entry
  • Document processing
  • Records management
  • Clerical support
  • Mail handling
  • Quickbooks
  • Microsoft office suite
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Confidentiality and compliance
  • Communication and teamwork

Certification

  • Effective Communication Skills
  • E-Accounting (including Advanced Excel)
  • Bank Risk Management
  • Trading Gold and Foreign Exchange Markets

Additional Information - Visa Status

No Visa Sponsorship required, Fully Authorized to work

Core Skills

Bank Reconciliation, Budget tracking, Transaction recording & accuracy, Payment processing, Grants and funds, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Recordkeeping, Cash handling, Data entry, Document processing, Records management, Clerical support, Mail handling, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, Attention to detail and accuracy, Confidentiality and compliance, Communication and teamwork

Timeline

Temporary Assistant Administrator

Inlingua Washington DC
12.2025 - 04.2026

OGC Administrative Assistant

American Redcross
02.2025 - 09.2025

Freelance Proctor and Reader

uExams
10.2024 - 10.2025

Temporary Finance Assistant

CARE International
12.2021 - 01.2022

Finance and Administrative Assistant

Addition for Disasters Assistance and Development
03.2021 - 10.2022

Finance Assistant (Volunteer)

Addition for Disasters Assistance and Development
11.2020 - 02.2021

Bachelor's Degree - Financial and Banking Studies

Sudan International University

High School Diploma -

Sudanese International Academy -Unity High School
Sulafa Idris