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Unisa Kargbo

Des Moines,IA

Summary

I have been an accounting and finance training facilitator and coach for three years, and I am a proactive team player with considerable experience in leadership and project management. I enjoy enhancing my knowledge (explorer mentality) and using that to make a difference wherever I work.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Preparer

VITA
2024.01 - 2024.04


  • Used of electronic filing software, to provide free tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers.
  • Analyzed tax-payers tax forms financial records to verify and determine accurate filing status.
  • Conducted a quality review on tax returns prepared to ensure every taxpayer receives top quality service and that tax returns are error free.

Learning Trainer

Amazon Fulfillment Center - DSM5
2022.01 - 2024.02

Successfully onboarded over 2600 New Hires and reduced labor turnover rate to 2.1% from site's target of 5% for 2022 to 2023.

  • Providing and executing a consistent, best-in-class new hire experience in a welcoming and supportive environment.
  • Working with site leadership and associates to constantly improve productivity across all departments.
  • Facilitating effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration among associates across disparate groups while competing tasks.
  • Analyze, Interpret, and Communicate Data Metrics to top management for decision-making.

Training Facilitator

Welt Hunger Hilfe (WHH) International-Sierra Leone
2017.06 - 2021.07
  • Successfully coordinated, trained, and coached over 16 projects of Small and Media Enterprises, with up to 3570 beneficiaries from these courses: Finance and Management, Account Payables, Account Receivables, Cash Flow Statement, and Bank Reconciliation Statement.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting Specialist

Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines, IA
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

University of Makeni (UniMak)
Makeni, Sierra Leone
03.2021

Skills

  • Trainer coaching
  • QuickBooks accounting
  • Advance Microsoft Application
  • Facilitation Techniques
  • Soft skills training

Awards

  • Dean's List - DMACC, since Summer 2022 - Spring 2024
  • Member - Phi Theta Kappa, 01/16/2023
  • “Bias for Action” Amazon Leadership Peccy recipient - DSM5, July 2022.
  • Young Africa Leadership Initiative (YALI) Annual Awards, 2017
  • Youth Ambassador - Africa Youth Leadership Summit, 2020
  • Student Leadership Award - UniMak Students Representative Council, 2019

Research

The Impact of Debt Financing on the Sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises. Case study: Mems Enterprise 2020, Makeni, Sierra Leone. Research interest: U.S. GAAP and IFRS Financial Disclosures and Reporting, Digital Accounting, IT and Auditing, The impact of Technology on Financial Reporting, Auditing and Assurance. 

Timeline

Tax Preparer

VITA
2024.01 - 2024.04

Learning Trainer

Amazon Fulfillment Center - DSM5
2022.01 - 2024.02

Training Facilitator

Welt Hunger Hilfe (WHH) International-Sierra Leone
2017.06 - 2021.07

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting Specialist

Des Moines Area Community College

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

University of Makeni (UniMak)
Unisa Kargbo