Farhana Zaman
Victoria
Summary
Experienced finance and admin professional with a supervisory role and a demonstrated history of working in and with international development organizations and government officials spanning over 11+ years. Skilled in the field of food industry, sustainable aquaculture, humanitarian platform, improving real situations in prison and corruption prevention, and clean energy funded by renowned donors.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Accountant
Islands West Produce
10.2022 - Current
- Updated supplier account records with 99% accuracy, strengthening compliance with internal controls and reducing account errors.
- Processed 200+ payments monthly with zero missed deadlines, ensuring prompt and precise transactions.
- Performed rigorous due diligence on EFT setups and payment changes, resulting in a 25% drop in fraud-related incidents and payment errors.
- Resolved complex vendor and internal inquiries, expediting payment issue resolution and improving stakeholder satisfaction scores by 20%.
- Monitored aging reports and proactively followed up on overdue accounts, reducing outstanding invoices by 30% within six months.
- Contributed to year-end audit by preparing all assigned working papers ahead of schedule, supporting a smooth and successful audit outcome.
- Delivered high-quality administrative support for finance and operations teams, enhancing reporting accuracy and ongoing process improvements.
CAP 1 Associate
Walmart
11.2021 - Current
- Offered first-rate customer service; altered prices and signed merchandise;
- Worked on inventory & completed picks; labeled & arranged overstock inventory;
- Ensured appropriate equipment, materials, and tools were used to complete tasks;
- Printed, sorted, and completed modular, highlighted sections, and seasonal items.
Data Collection Associate (Remote)
R.A. Malatest & Associates
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Gathered information from a variety of respondents needed to enlighten research;
- Completed the first round of surveys on behalf of BC Public Health Service;
- Maintained and secured accurate information according to Malatest standards;
- Confirmed data entry, review, and validation of data & reported to the supervisor.
Project Finance and Admin Officer (Hybrid)
IDEA Project (Funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Processed invoices; Recorded transaction in Unit 4 system; did reconciliations;
- Prepared budget and internal financial report; performed periodic audits;
- Developed plan for office services i.e. housing, transporting, travel, staffing.
Finance and Admin Officer
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Entered transactions in Universal CODA and prepared a variety of reports;
- Monitored payable & receivable; managed petty cash & conducted bank activity;
- Supported in treasury; supervised a variety of admin & other finance-related tasks.
Accounts Assistant
GIZ Rule of Law Project (Funded by German Federal Ministry)
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Handled 12 partner NGOs; Did reconciliation; monitored receivables & payable;
- Entered transaction in WINPACCS; processed & paid bills in cheque/ transfer;
- Completed treasury, did internal audit, and responded to HQ audit query.
Project Finance and Admin Assistant
CCEB (A USAID-funded project, implemented by Deloitte)
02.2013 - 05.2016
- Checked a variety of invoices, prepared vouchers, took approval & released payment, scanned and stored posted vouchers in hard and soft form;
- Booked expenses in IMPREST, managed petty cash, & made supplier’s payments;
- Prepared VAT coupon and assisted reporting to USAID; Managed inventory;
- Provided administrative support services to the core team and overall project.
Education
Masters - Global Management
Royal Roads University
Victoria, BCEMBA - Finance
North South University
BBA - Finance
DIU
Skills
- Bachelor, master & executive master degree holder in Finance & MGT
- Proficient in using, SAGE, Unit 4 Business ERP, Citrix, CODA, WINPACCS
- Supervision skills and experienced managing multiple projects
- Recognized for providing dedicated and exceptional operational support
- 11 work experience in international development organization
- Excellent time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills
Accomplishments
- Trainer of OCS ERP System earning recognition and financial reward
- Promoted from Officer to Sr. level
- Admin & Finance Officer in 18 months
- Outstanding performer of the Red Cross 2017 and WorldFish 2021
- Completed contract management of 10 partners of WorldFish
- Completed the activity of GIZ HQ audit reporting for 5 months
Certification
- Fraud Detection Training, Red Cross
- 1 Year weekly training on OCS ERP, WF
- Budget Holder Training, Red Cross
- Training on Tally, Red Cross
- Red Cross First Aid Training
- Training on Excel and treasury, GIZ
- Inventory Management, Deloitte
- USAID Financial & Admin Management
- Volunteer, Canada Cultural Association '22
Timeline
Junior Accountant
Islands West Produce
10.2022 - Current
Data Collection Associate (Remote)
R.A. Malatest & Associates
02.2022 - 05.2022
CAP 1 Associate
Walmart
11.2021 - Current
Project Finance and Admin Officer (Hybrid)
IDEA Project (Funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)
02.2020 - 01.2022
Finance and Admin Officer
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
02.2018 - 01.2020
Accounts Assistant
GIZ Rule of Law Project (Funded by German Federal Ministry)
05.2016 - 02.2018
Project Finance and Admin Assistant
CCEB (A USAID-funded project, implemented by Deloitte)
02.2013 - 05.2016
EMBA - Finance
North South University
BBA - Finance
DIU
Masters - Global Management
Royal Roads University
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