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Victor Omokonga

Worcester,Massachusetts

Summary

Results-oriented accountant with proven track record of success in keeping finances up-to-date and accurate. Dedicated to performing monthly journal entries, Complex reconciliation of the general ledger and monthly/ quarterly close process . Offering 13 years of functional experience in providing accounting, financial and administrative services working with the United Nations and International Non-governmental organizations. Looking for position of Senior Finance Associate OR Grant accountant.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Associate II

Harvard Medical School
Boston , MA
2020.01 - Current

•Prepares budget for department, unit, or school working with core or sponsored research funds typically relying on programmatic expertise to independently develop and oversee accounts, monitor balances and reconcile accounts; interpret and administer appropriate university and sponsored research fiscal policies;
•Reviews and produces financial data providing research and data analysis to present for use in planning and decision making;
• Prepares multiple complex and varied financial reports (including ad hoc reports) that require selection, preparation, and interpretation of data using complex data query tools;
• Serves as principal source of information on complex fiscal policies and procedures including federal funding rules, and advises faculty, students, or staff on existing options or alternatives effectively recommending courses of action on fiscal matters;
• Establishes and manages accounting record keeping systems, and procedures for tracking and reporting, including recommending remedial measures;
•Will oversee and may assist with processing all payments including vendors invoices, individual reimbursements, and other accounts payable and receivables, and researches discrepancies as required;
• May prepare various payroll documents including monthly, semi-monthly, and weekly casual payroll;
• Contributes to other unit goals as required

Finance Associate

Harvard Global Research & Support Services
Cambridge , MA
2019.06 - 2019.12
  • Participate in complex general ledger close outs for Harvard Global
  • Consolidation of Harvard Global entities, inter-company eliminations, foreign currency conversions
  • Oversees accounts payable , accounts receivable processes, working closely with our vendors and third parties
  • Performs accounting analysis ,related to reconciling outsourced foreign currency general ledger with the Harvard University Oracle General ledger
  • Reconciling bank accounts , performing monthly general ledger closings in support of Harvard Global clients and activities
  • Assist with month-end , yearly closing processes and reporting requirements
  • Prepare journal entries to record or adjust accounting transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Accounts Payable specialist

United Site Services
Westborough , MA
2018.09 - 2019.06
  • Matches 200 invoices per week to appropriate packing slips and purchase orders
  • Verified 200 invoices per week and routes for approval, if necessary
  • Handles vendor calls & emails
  • Provides timely responses to all Accounts Payable inquiries
  • Maintains a positive relationship with all vendors
  • Collects vendor W-9 form and enters vendor data into system
  • Prepares yearly 1099 reporting
  • Conducts vendor account reconciliations
  • Prepares month-end accruals & posts to the General Ledger
  • Reviews & processes employee expense reports
  • Initiates the check run
  • Prepares checks, mails to vendors and files documents into corresponding vendor files
  • Performs filing & file maintenance

Accounts Clerk

Brookfield Wire Company
Brookfield , MA
2018.08 - 2018.09
  • Responsible for the preparation , maintenance of all documents needed to fulfill customer orders
  • Entering order information to the Shop Management system and producing material labels
  • Preparing certificates of compliance, invoices, packing lists for completed orders, preparing bills of lading and arranging for freight pickup through common carriers
  • Entering, maintaining file copies of price and delivery quotations presented to customers
  • Performs accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
  • Maintaining file copies of relevant documents
  • Performs the administrative tasks needed to ensure that core business activities can
  • Continue uninterrupted, including:
  • Providing support to the general manager and production manager in securing or maintaining other supplies or services
  • Performs human resources support activities for this location under the direction of the general manager and corporate human resources department

Accounts Payable Specialist

SPENCER TECHNOLOGIES
Worcester , MA
2018.01 - 2018.07
  • Running of POSITIVE report for all issued checks and shared with the banks
  • Verification of temporary staff working hours and their hourly pay
  • Matched invoices to purchase orders and vouchers
  • Completed high volume data entry
  • Assisted with Accounts Payable and Receivables
  • Running of aging reports for Accounts payable and receivable

Administration/ Finance Assistant

UNITED NATIONS MIGRATION-IOM
Nairobi,Kenya
2009.09 - 2017.12
  • Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices
  • Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records
  • Implemented new efficiency processes to improve the speed of task completion
  • Coordinated budget information by assessing estimated income and expenses as well as historical budgets
  • Compiled budget documents and monitored costs to maintain control systems
  • Operated SAP to enter financial data and compile reports
  • Reviewed bank account statements to reconcile accounts by documenting correct financial information in general ledger
  • Used SAP to track all grant income and expenses for the organization
  • Compiled financial data including compliant ledger and journal records
  • Calculated and verified all figures for all accounting documents

Accountant

Family Health Options Kenya
Nairobi , Kenya
2006.01 - 2008.12
  • Supported department staff by performing wide range of clerical and administrative tasks
  • Delivered superior level of customer service to all clients for student tax preparation
  • Supported budget administration with detailed expense analyses and report reviews
  • Facilitated month-end close processes, invoicing, journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Aligned all financial activity with Generally Accepted Principles regulations and standards
  • Organized expense reports to track and report expenses on business-related trips
  • Posted accounts receivable payments made by cash, check or credit card payments
  • Reduced data input time by 20% and decreased errors by 10%
  • Analyzed expenses and revenues to project future trends
  • Compiled and analyzed financial reports with exceptional organization and precision
  • Coordinated and completed month-end closing processes within deadlines
  • Analyzed costs and revenues to project future trends
  • Reviewed financial statements to determine any discrepancies
  • Enhanced operational efficiencies, processing data analysis to further implement best financial practices for client retention
  • Authored staff expense and reimbursement tracker leveraging data validation to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy
  • Tracked all capital spending against approved capital requests
  • Maintained accurate accounts on cash, prepaid credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions
  • Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements
  • Performed daily accounting functions like tracking expenses, readying deposits and preparing payments
  • Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes
  • Processed bank reconciliations and financial reports to verify practice of proper due diligence

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting

United States International University
Nairobi,Kenya

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA
05.2022

Certified Public Accountant (KENYA) - Accounting

KCA University
Nairobi-Kenya
2005

Skills

  • Reporting and documentation
  • Invoice coding familiarity
  • SAP expertise
  • Account reconciliation specialist
  • Budget analysis
  • General ledger accounting expertise
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Financial management & reporting
  • Oracle Financial Reporting
  • Closing process

Timeline

Financial Associate II

Harvard Medical School
2020.01 - Current

Finance Associate

Harvard Global Research & Support Services
2019.06 - 2019.12

Accounts Payable specialist

United Site Services
2018.09 - 2019.06

Accounts Clerk

Brookfield Wire Company
2018.08 - 2018.09

Accounts Payable Specialist

SPENCER TECHNOLOGIES
2018.01 - 2018.07

Administration/ Finance Assistant

UNITED NATIONS MIGRATION-IOM
2009.09 - 2017.12

Accountant

Family Health Options Kenya
2006.01 - 2008.12

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting

United States International University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Worcester State University

Certified Public Accountant (KENYA) - Accounting

KCA University
Victor Omokonga