Nana Georgette Nahas
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven accounting professional with a strong background in Accounting and Finance, data manipulation, and strategic planning. Skilled in Sun System, Microsoft Excel, and database management, with a proven ability to enhance processes and drive profitability. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client and organizational objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Assistant
Toyota Northwest
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted detailed financial analyses and prepared reports to support decision-making
- Worked with clients to resolve discrepancies, ensuring accuracy in financial records
- Assisted in budgeting and forecasting, enhancing strategic planning processes
- Utilized Microsoft Excel to manage and analyze large data sets effectively
- Assisted in compiling and analyzing pricing data to support business decisions
- Gained exposure to SAP systems and contributed to cost and margin analysis
- Supported the preparation of RFP responses by normalizing and validating data sets
Accounting Clerk
Smithfield Food
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Processing invoices, expense reports, and payments
- Managing data entry, reconciliation, and reporting in financial systems
- Assisting in audits and compliance checks
- Communicating with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies
- Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
Finance Coordinator
World Vision International
03.2014 - 09.2022
- Provides finance support to the Finance Manager to ensure efficient and effective financial management of Area Programs, for improved ministry quality and ensuring the finance function has systems and skills to support the operations of all Programmes in a timely, technologically-sound, professional and cost-effective manner in achievement of overall organizational objectives
- Monitor spending in projects to prevent over-expenditure, avoid disallowable cost and ensure awards are fully expended
- To support successful closure of projects and ensure retention of key project documents and vouchers
- Facilitate and support external and internal audits by providing required documents
- Coordinate for timely implementation of audit recommendations for APs
- Collaborate with Support Offices (SOs) to facilitate timely commitment of funds on Partnership Budget and Actuals System (PBAS) Monitoring and reporting
- Submissions of financial reports in the Field Financial Reports (FFR) database and Support Offices
- Coordinate the reconciliation of all AP financial reports to the general ledger
- Ensure that all committed budgets are captured in SunSystems6 reflecting the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIPs) and according to the World Vision chart of accounts
- Review financial reports received from the Area Program Finance Officers for completeness and accuracy
- Use the Encumbrance financial report to proactively monitor project spending considering pending requisitions and purchase orders in Provision
- Collaborate and facilitate smooth month-end and year-end financial closure as per World Vision International Sierra Leone policies and guidelines
- Ensure quarterly FFR meetings are held at each Area program/Cluster office and present on the financial performance of each Area Program
- Build capacity of finance and programme staff in grants financial management and sponsorship standards
- Timely communication of any changes in financial reporting process or chart of accounts for grants staff
- Introduce tools, templates and systems that help to simplify and make the work of programs and grants teams faster and more efficient, for example encourage use of Power BI (PBI) as possible
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Accounting - Accounting
Institute of Public Administration And Management
Freetown01.2012
Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Sun6
- Pro vision
- Horizon
- Pricing and margin analysis
- Request for Pricing (RFP) management
- Database management
- Data normalization
- Strong analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective communication
- Negotiation
- Leadership
- Mentorship capabilities
Languages
English
Limited Working
Certification
- Microsoft Excel Certification
- Financial Analysis and Reporting Training
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed training in Basic Investigation Techniques.
- Successfully completed Gateway to Grant (G2G).
- Financial Management and Procurement training for EU INTPA Project.
Hobbies and Interests
Enthusiastic about leveraging accounting expertise to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency.
Work Eligibility
Eligible to work in Canada; open to remote, hybrid, or on-site opportunities.
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
Toyota Northwest
06.2024 - 01.2025
Accounting Clerk
Smithfield Food
01.2023 - 04.2024
Finance Coordinator
World Vision International
03.2014 - 09.2022
Bachelor Of Applied Accounting - Accounting
Institute of Public Administration And Management
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