WILLIAM K. OYE

In my position as a consultant or a Senior Accountant, I performed several accounting roles. Specifically, I:

• Worked with financial team to convert financial department software to SAP Oracle Financial.
• Coordinated with other departments on various accounting activities such as month-end close process and budget preparation.
• .Provided support to internal and external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
• Communicated with senior management on status of capital appropriations budget.
• Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
• Supported budget administration with detailed expense analyses and report reviews.
• Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
• Developed staff expense and reimbursement tracker to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
• Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory
• Devised, implemented, and enforced effective accounting systems.
• Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

As Director of Project & Public Financial Management Reform Coordinator, I was responsible for managing the day-to-day administrative functions of the Reform Coordination Unit (RCU) of the Republic of Liberia. I managed 57 staff, and supervised the administrative, Human Resources and Financial Management of the unit and managed all Donor Financed Projects for the World Bank\Government of Liberia. Specifically, I:

• Managed the day-to-day administration of the Reform Coordination Unit (RCU), the Financial Management Training Program, and the Project Management Unit of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Republic of Liberia.
• Managed the World Bank, AFDB, SiDA, and EU Funded Projects (Integrated Public Financial Management Reform Project, and Integrated Financial Management Information System – IFMIS).
• Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
• Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
• Managed accounting section staff members and workload.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish donor goals.
• Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with the government and all donors.
• Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
• Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the World Bank standards.
• Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
• Implemented systems for tracking progress on key initiatives or projects.
• Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
• Conducted regular meetings with senior staff at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and other ministries to review progress on strategic initiatives.

Taught several accounting courses including Accounting Fundamentals, Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Accountings, Accounting Theory, Accounting Systems and Control and Managerial Accounting. Specifically, I:

• Developed and adjusted course syllabus according to curriculum and university guidelines.
• Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
• Instructed accounting courses to undergraduate students. Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
• Distributed and posted course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression at beginning of semester.
• Maintained schedule of office hours to assist students and offer educational support.
• Served on committees within the department related to policy changes or program updates.
• Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
• Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
• Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
• Facilitated group discussions, encouraging students to address class concepts to increase understanding.
• Engaged in professional development activities such as attending workshops or seminars focused on teaching excellence.
• Created and implemented course agenda, lesson plans and activities to meet course objectives.
• Participated in departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies and professional development opportunities.
• Prepared, administered and graded exams and assignments to evaluate student progress.
• Created course materials and developed online and in-class discussion topics, lectures and presentations.
• Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.

Taught several accounting courses including Accounting Fundamentals, Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Accountings, Accounting Theory, Accounting Systems and Control and Managerial Accounting. Specifically, I:

• Developed and adjusted course syllabus according to curriculum and university guidelines.
• Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
• Instructed accounting courses to undergraduate students. Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
• Distributed and posted course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression at beginning of semester.
• Maintained schedule of office hours to assist students and offer educational support.
• Served on committees within the department related to policy changes or program updates.
• Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
• Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
• Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
• Facilitated group discussions, encouraging students to address class concepts to increase understanding.
• Engaged in professional development activities such as attending workshops or seminars focused on teaching excellence.
• Created and implemented course agenda, lesson plans and activities to meet course objectives.
• Participated in departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies and professional development opportunities.
• Prepared, administered and graded exams and assignments to evaluate student progress.
• Created course materials and developed online and in-class discussion topics, lectures and presentations.
• Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.

As a Country Project Manager/Head of Country Office for FreeBalance Liberia, I supervised programs, projects and managed the day-to-day operations of the Country Office. I supervised a team of experts including Functional Specialists, Professional Support Specialists, PFM Advisors, Procurement Staff, Information Technology Specialists and Administrative Support staff. I led the implementation of the Government of Liberia’s financial management systems and Human Resources Management Systems. Specifically, I:

• Managed the day-to-day administration of the Liberia Country Office.
• Developed country programs in keeping with the company strategic plan,
• Developed project proposal, project plan, schedule, work plan and led the installation and configuration of systems. Provided monthly reports to the Government of Liberia and Freebalance.
• Managed project scope, schedule and ensure projects are implemented within scope and on time.
• Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule including specifications, change orders, invoices.
• Maintained records of all documents related to each project.
• Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
• Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the government and donors.
• Created project status presentations for delivery to donors and to the Government of Liberia.
• Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
• Negotiated with project stakeholders to get project funding, in order to carry out more reform activities.
• Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
• Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
• Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
• Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
• Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
• Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
• Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
• Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.

• Generated invoices and submit to customers monthly.
• Prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Performed reconciliation of account payables and do month end closing.
• Performed adjusting entries, run aging reports and followed up with delinquent customers.
• Followed up with customer on revenue collection and update customer records.
• Determined monthly revenue forecast and performed monthly revenue analysis and calculation.
• Managed daily closing, reporting and reconciliation functions. Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
• Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
• Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
• Supported budget administration with detailed expense analyses and report reviews.
• Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
• Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
• Worked with financial team to convert financial department software to Dynamic accounting package.
• Assisted in developing budgeting processes and forecasting future revenue and expenses.
• Identified opportunities for cost savings through analysis of current business practices.
• Prepared monthly financial reports for management review.