Harenton Cashier Chea
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Finance and administration professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at financial planning, budgeting, and resource management. Proven ability to adapt to changing organizational needs and deliver impactful solutions. Known for reliability, strategic thinking, and effective communication.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Finance & Administration
Youth Alive Liberia / Global Fund Cycle 7 Grant
Monrovia, Liberia
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Developed financial reports to enhance budget accuracy and support decision-making processes for Global Fund HIV/TB grant
- Implemented administrative procedures to streamline operations and improve overall efficiency.
- Led team training sessions to increase knowledge of compliance regulations and financial management practices.
- Analyzed grant funding allocations to optimize resource distribution across programs and initiatives.
- Coordinated cross-departmental meetings to align strategic goals and promote collaboration on project execution.
- Managed procurement processes, ensuring timely acquisition of goods and services within budgetary constraints.
- Oversaw financial audits, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures for compliance assurance.
- Drove operational efficiency within the administration team through continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Finance & Admin Manager
Conservation International
Monrovia, Liberia
10.2020 - 02.2024
- Produced project budgets, management accounts and financial statements for audit. Led donor and bank relations management. Generated monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports. Led treasury and cash forecast management.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Streamlined administrative processes, enhancing operational efficiency across departments.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive filing systems for easy access to critical documentation.
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution while adhering to budget constraints.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in project management and administrative support tasks.
- Evaluated workflows, identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Head of Finance & Administration
Youth Alive Liberia
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Managed procurement processes, ensuring timely acquisition of goods and services within budgetary constraints.
- Enhanced reporting systems using software tools, improving data accessibility for stakeholders and management reviews.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Developed financial reports to enhance budget accuracy and support decision-making processes.
- Implemented administrative procedures to streamline operations and improve overall efficiency.
- Led team training sessions to increase knowledge of compliance regulations and financial management practices.
- Analyzed grant funding allocations to optimize resource distribution across programs and initiatives.
- Coordinated cross-departmental meetings to align strategic goals and promote collaboration on project execution.
Financial Management Specialist
Cardno Emerging Markets, Millennium Challenge Corporation
11.2017 - 11.2018
- As part of the Fiscal Agent team, managed as well as execute day-to-day financial management and accounting activities of the Program. Specific responsibilities include:
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets, plans, manuals, reports, and certifications; Monitor commitments, budgets, and plans on a day-to-day basis;
- Assisted in setting up automated budgeting, commitment, and accounting systems and monitor these systems on a daily basis;
- Assisted in the preparation and implementation of the chart of accounts, reporting templates, and internal controls mechanisms;
- Prepareed monthly, quarterly, and half-yearly financial reports.
Finance & Administration Subject Matter Expert
Development Alternatives Inc. USAID Liberia Accountability & Voice Initiatives (LAVI)
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Collaborated with LAVI Capacity Development team to design training and mentoring tools to guide LAVI’s local service providers in how to provide quality services to civil society organizations in finance and accounting.
- Developed in collaboration with SPs, any necessary training materials or tools to facilitate quality service delivery, in line with CSOs’ capacity development plans and LAVI’s objectives.
- Regularly followed up and monitor Service Providers’ performance and progress of their CSO clients in achieving capacity strengthening targets.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, identifying and implementing process optimizations.
Financial Manager
Academic Consortium Combating Ebola in Liberia (ACCEL)
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Ensured that the day-to-day accounting operations and financial management functions are performed in accordance with ACCEL and Donor policy and procedures.
- Ensured that internal controls are regularly reviewed/discussed with FC with timely update.
- Ensured staff training needs are timely identified and addressed through training workshops at both Country office and field level.
Country Accountant
Management Sciences for Health, USAID Health Strengthening System
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party, authorized and oversaw opening, closing, reporting and management of all MSH bank accounts in the country including signatories, reconciliations, number and type of accounts.
- Tracking, monitoring and submission for reports to Host Government and client/donor for all tax payments, exemptions or refunds.
- Coordinating local financial statement preparation with FISC and filing statutory reports to local regulators.
- Ensured that all staff have valid contracts and job descriptions, and that they understand them.
- Ensured that staff move from step to step up their grade as appropriate. Implement performance review and performance management for all staff.
Country Accountant
Internews, USAID Information saves Life Ebola Project
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Ensured that appropriate finance systems are maintained, and that all procedures and controls are implemented.
- Ensured that all transactions are properly accounted for.
- Managed bank accounts, and the transfer of money between head-office, country office and field offices.
- Monitored cash flow and ensure that sufficient funds are always available in the bank.
- Production of monthly project financial reports including bank reconciliations, cash journals, personal advance balance reports, and Grand summary sheets.
- Supported preparation of grant budgets and monthly budget vs actual analysis. Statutory tax compliance for income taxes and support coordinating quarterly input VAT claims with USAID from the tax authority.
Emergency Finance Officer – Reporting
International Rescue Committee, USAID/WHO Ebola Treatment Unit
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Prepared months end close files for HQ, and submitted within established IRC timeframes.
- Prepared forms for payments of taxes and social security, as required.
- Reconciled liability and other accounts as required.
- Reconciled bank accounts. Timely reconciled advances, including review of receipts Posting and review of general ledger coding.
- Reviewed data captured by Accounts Assistants and posted into the general ledger.
- Reviewed the general ledger coding; ensuring correct classification of incomes and expenses.
Finance & Administration Manager
RESPECT International, Teachers Upgrading Project
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Country operations – legal, donor compliance, people management, financial management, and risk management. Finance and accounting. Human resource management. Procurement and purchasing. Property management and inventory.
- Ensure that all staff have valid contracts and job descriptions, and that they understand them.
- Ensured that staff move from step to step up their grade as appropriate.
- Implemented performance review and performance management for all staff.
- Maintained the leave register.
Senior Finance Officer
IBIS, Education for Change Program
04.2010 - 07.2013
- Country bank account management. Cash and advance management. Payment, documentation and accounting for all IBIS project in country invoices and disbursements.
- Statutory and tax reporting. Field accounting and reporting.
- Made sure that all financial transactions are carried out and recorded in accordance with standard financial procedures.
- Regularly reviewed the float, accounts records.
- Monitored cashflow and ensure that sufficient funds are always available in the head office.
Field Accountant
RESPECT Ghana, Learning Resource Center
11.2005 - 05.2008
- Made payments and receive funds in accordance with finance procedures:
- Managed the petty cash: Ensure that all accounts records are filed in an orderly manner.
- Produced bills for staff use of vehicles, photocopier and phone.
- Assisted in the production of the monthly accounts (specifically, produce the cashbooks and the analyzed cashbooks for the office).
- Maintained cashbooks and accounts records.
- Made payments, including preparing payment vouchers.
- Maintained float, loan and advances registers.
- Prepared monthly payroll and salary payments. Prepared month end cashbook.
- Produced personal bills for all personal use of phone, photocopier and vehicle.
Education
BBA - Accounting & Finance
University of Derby
England06-2023
Level 4 Diploma -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
England01.2021
Associate of Arts - Finance
Cambridge International College
England01.2016
Skills
- Accounts receivable
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounts payable
- Payroll management
- Cash flow forecasting
- Internal controls
- Month-end closings
- Bank reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 13 staff members including finance managers.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of HIV/TB grant for Key Populations.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Certified Financial Manager, Institute of Financial Consultants, USA
- Student membership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK
- Associate Membership, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, USA
- Student Membership, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, UK
Certification
- CFM - Certified Financial Manager
Timeline
Head of Finance & Administration
Youth Alive Liberia / Global Fund Cycle 7 Grant
03.2024 - 07.2025
Finance & Admin Manager
Conservation International
10.2020 - 02.2024
Head of Finance & Administration
Youth Alive Liberia
12.2018 - 09.2020
Financial Management Specialist
Cardno Emerging Markets, Millennium Challenge Corporation
11.2017 - 11.2018
Finance & Administration Subject Matter Expert
Development Alternatives Inc. USAID Liberia Accountability & Voice Initiatives (LAVI)
08.2017 - 11.2017
Financial Manager
Academic Consortium Combating Ebola in Liberia (ACCEL)
06.2016 - 07.2017
Country Accountant
Management Sciences for Health, USAID Health Strengthening System
06.2015 - 05.2016
Country Accountant
Internews, USAID Information saves Life Ebola Project
02.2015 - 06.2015
Emergency Finance Officer – Reporting
International Rescue Committee, USAID/WHO Ebola Treatment Unit
07.2014 - 02.2015
Finance & Administration Manager
RESPECT International, Teachers Upgrading Project
08.2013 - 01.2014
Senior Finance Officer
IBIS, Education for Change Program
04.2010 - 07.2013
Field Accountant
RESPECT Ghana, Learning Resource Center
11.2005 - 05.2008
BBA - Accounting & Finance
University of Derby
Level 4 Diploma -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Associate of Arts - Finance
Cambridge International College
Training
- Business Finance & Accounting, Cambridge International College, Jersey – United Kingdom
- Business Bookkeeping & Accounts, Cambridge International College, Jersey – United Kingdom
- Mgt & Admin: Theory & Practice, Cambridge International College, Jersey – United Kingdom
- Financial Management for NGOs, Monrovia, Liberia MANGO UK
- Financial Sustainability Essentials, Monrovia Liberia, MANGO UK
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