William Kollie OYE

• Documented various payroll tax activities.
• Completed the registration of business accounts for newly established CVS locations throughout the United States.
• Investigate payroll-related tax issues, and remit for corrections.
• Performed an unemployment audit as requested by the states.
• Respond to state audits in a timely manner and provide documentation that is needed for the audit.
• Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and reporting requirements concerning withholding, unemployment insurance contributions.
• Collaborated with internal departments such as Human Resources, Accounting and Finance on various projects related to payroll taxes.
• Created training materials for staff members responsible for managing the organization's payroll taxation needs.
• Maintained records of all payroll taxes paid to government agencies on a monthly basis.
• Researched changes in payroll taxes regulations and implemented necessary updates.
• Conducted regular audits of existing processes related to payroll taxation functions.

• Provided advice on operational processes, business development initiatives, organizational changes and other areas of improvement.
• Reviewed existing policies and procedures to suggest necessary improvements.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.
• Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.
• Evaluated existing systems and processes against industry best practices to enhance efficiency.
• Developed comprehensive project plans to be shared with stakeholders.
• Analyzed data from completed projects in order to identify areas for improvement.

In my role as Director of Project and Public Financial Management Reform Coordinator, I oversaw the daily administrative operations of the Reform Coordination Unit (RCU) in the Republic of Liberia. My responsibilities included managing a team of 57 staff members, overseeing administrative, human resources, and financial management within the unit, and handling all projects financed by donors for both the World Bank and the Government of Liberia. Specifically, I:

Oversaw the daily administration of the Reform Coordination Unit (RCU), the Financial Management Training Program, and the Project Management Unit within the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning of the Republic of Liberia.

● Oversaw the recruitment of project personnel, provided training, maintained staff levels, and managed the financial management systems for the government of Liberia.

● Managed projects funded by the World Bank, AFDB, SiDA, and the EU, including the Integrated Public Financial Management Reform Project, and the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS).

● I participated in donor coordination meetings in Liberia, as well as in-country dialogue platforms between the Government of Liberia and its donors.

● As a Contract Manager, I was responsible for preparing contracts, overseeing the execution of all Donor-Financed Projects (DfP), and monitoring the contract life cycle.

• Instructed courses related to accounting, such as Accounting Fundamentals, Cost Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Advanced Accounting, and Accounting Information Systems.
• I delivered lectures, conducted demonstrations, and facilitated group activities to enrich the learning experience.
• Created and executed lesson plans that taught students the fundamentals of accounting.
• Offered feedback on student assignments, including essays, research papers, and lab reports.
• Accurately maintained records of student attendance, assessments, and progress reports.
• Evaluated student comprehension of course material by administering tests and quizzes to assess progress.

• Held the position of Head of the Country Office in Liberia, Africa, overseeing the accounting, IT, marketing, and change management teams.
• I spearheaded the implementation of the Government Resource Planning system, encompassing the financial, human resources, and performance budgeting modules.
• Implemented the Integrated Financial Management Systems of the Government of Liberia, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and South Sudan.
• Developed and executed project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Maintained relationships with key stakeholders throughout the duration of projects.
• Established processes for successful cross-functional communication between teams.
• Coordinated with inter-ministries to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely completion of deliverables to stakeholders.

• Instructed courses related to accounting, such as Accounting Fundamentals, Cost Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Advanced Accounting, and Accounting Information Systems.
• I delivered lectures, conducted demonstrations, and facilitated group activities to enrich the learning experience.
• Created and executed lesson plans that taught students the fundamentals of accounting.
• Offered feedback on student assignments, including essays, research papers, and lab reports.
• Accurately maintained records of student attendance, assessments, and progress reports.
• Evaluated student comprehension of course material by administering tests and quizzes to assess progress.

• Recruited by FreeBalance, a Canadian company, I was assigned to work in Liberia.
• Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
• Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
• Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
• Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
• Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
• Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
• Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.

• Run monthly customer invoices using CHRIMS, and correct discrepancies.
• Emailed customers invoices and made follow-ups to collect outstanding receivables.
• Performed month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
• Evaluated existing processes for effectiveness and recommended improvements as needed.
• Created detailed reports summarizing revenue activity during specific periods.
• Provided guidance on complex accounting issues related to revenue recognition.
• Assisted with the implementation of a new ERP system to ensure accurate data entry.
• Managed customer relationships by responding promptly to inquiries regarding invoices or payments.
• Ensured compliance with company policies, GAAP, and other applicable regulations.

• Managed Active Directory accounts including creating new users, resetting passwords, managing group memberships.
• Resolved printer, scanner related problems by troubleshooting hardware, software issues.
• Maintained accurate inventory records of all installed equipment.
• Provided technical support to end-users on a variety of issues.
• Repaired damaged PCs by replacing hard drives or other defective parts as needed.

• Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
• Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
• Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
• Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
• Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.

• Conducted audits of information systems to identify weaknesses in security controls.
• Collaborated closely with other team members to develop effective audit plans.
• Analyzed financial data and prepared reports outlining findings and recommendations.
• Assisted in preparing audit plans based on established objectives and standards.
• Conducted audits on internal controls and developed reports on findings.

• Reconciled bank statements to ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
• Prepared monthly and quarterly financial statements for review by senior management.
• Assisted with year-end audit processes, including preparing schedules as requested by auditors.
• Reviewed financial documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.