Isatou Bah Fadera
Banjul,North Bank Region
Overview
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20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Accountant
Agency for the Development of Women and Children
Banjul
01.2013 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
- Managed financial accounts, reconciling bank statements and monitoring cash flow to maintain accurate records.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
- Conducted thorough investigations into financial records and suspected malfeasance.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Coordinated month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Generated financial statements documenting revenue, expenses and liabilities.
- Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards.
- Oversaw payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate salary payments to all employees.
- Analysed financial data to produce monthly reports, providing insights into organisation performance for stakeholders.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual reviews, facilitating a transparent and efficient audit process.
- Maintained updated chart of accounts following correct procedures and including current, accurate details.
- Reported on operating income, expenses against budgets and forecasted trends.
- Developed and maintained internal control systems to prevent errors and fraud in financial transactions.
- Established and maintained relationships with banking institutions, optimising financial operations and services.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in financial records, maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Compiled financial information, figures and forecasts for budgetary decision-making.
- Advised management on financial planning and risk management, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Led budget forecasting activities, collaborating with department heads to align financial strategies with organisational goals.
- Implemented robust financial controls and procedures to mitigate risks and enhance the accuracy of project accounting.
- Participated in contract negotiations, ensuring that financial clauses were favourable and risks were minimised.
- Managed financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Analysed project expenditures against budgets, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
- Prepared detailed financial reports for stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and insights for informed decision-making.
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements, contributing to the overall profitability of projects.
- Coordinated month-end and year-end close processes for projects, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Collaborated with project managers to monitor project progress and financial performance, facilitating adjustments as necessary.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors, securing favourable terms to drive cost savings for projects.
- Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to discuss financial forecasts, addressing concerns and aligning on strategies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and legislation, ensuring compliance across all project activities.
- Audited project invoices for accuracy, resolving discrepancies and ensuring timely payments to suppliers and contractors.
- Monitored cash flow closely, implementing strategies to optimise liquidity and fund project activities effectively.
- Conducted regular financial audits on projects to maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Administrative Assistant
Agency for the Development of Women and Children
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Handled incoming calls and emails, providing prompt responses or directing queries to appropriate departments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer information, direct callers and take messages.
- Handled photocopying documents, updating files and faxing communications for staff.
- Maintained comprehensive filing systems, both digital and paper-based, for easy retrieval of documents.
- Monitored office supplies inventory, placing orders to avoid shortages and maintain operational flow.
- Responded to incoming requests for information or forwarded to appropriate individual.
- Managed confidential information with discretion, upholding data protection standards.
- Supported office operations by taking on ad-hoc clerical duties.
- Received, routed and distributed incoming mail and parcels.
- Secured data by following confidentiality procedures.
- Processed expense claims and invoices, ensuring accurate financial records and timely payments.
- Provided support to human resources, assisting with recruitment processes and maintaining employee records.
- Organised fair access to office facilities, resources and supplies.
- Prepared and edited correspondence, reports, and presentations to support executive communication.
- Communicated ideas clearly across multiple channels to assist staff.
- Compiled and submitted reports detailing departmental performances and identifying areas for improvement.
- Implemented filing system upgrades, transitioning to electronic document management to enhance accessibility and reduce waste.
- Delivered staff inductions and training sessions on administrative procedures, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including flights and accommodation, for executives attending international conferences.
- Organised company events, from venue selection to on-the-day coordination, enhancing team morale.
- Championed adherence to company policies with meticulous attention to detail.
Data Entry Clerk
Alkharafi & Son
10.2006 - 12.2007
- Created and maintained spreadsheets using Excel.
- Scanned documentation and entered into database to maintain accurate records.
- Transferred data from paper formats into database systems to keep digital formats.
- Performed data updates on information in company system.
- Entered data accurately into database systems, maintaining high levels of precision and attention to detail.
- Compared source documents to verify accuracy of data.
- Organised files, faxed reports and scanned documents into document management system.
- Identified errors in data entry and related issues, reporting to supervisors for resolution.
- Compiled and documented statistical information for weekly reports.
- Maintained an organised digital filing system, enabling easy access to information.
- Assisted with answering phone calls and emails and delivering mail to support administrative staff.
- Examined data to detect and rectify deficiencies or errors.
- Established excellent working relationships with management and administrative staff.
- Performed regular backup operations to save data and avoid loss.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Adapted to new data entry software quickly, becoming proficient in multiple platforms to meet diverse project needs.
- Managed high volumes of data entry work within tight deadlines, demonstrating excellent time management skills.
- Responded to enquiries related to data records, providing timely and accurate information.
- Entered and updated customer information in database systems with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Performed regular backups of digital records, minimising the risk of data loss.
- Utilised various software programmes including Microsoft Excel and Access to input, manage, and organise data efficiently.
- Followed strict confidentiality measures to avoid information breaches and data loss.
- Generated and maintained detailed reports on data entry activities, outcomes, and error rates for management review.
- Completed data cleaning tasks for research projects.
- Managed confidential employee records, entering and updating details in the HR management system.
- Streamlined data collection methods, reducing time spent on manual data entry while improving data accuracy.
- Coordinated with IT department to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues affecting data entry tasks.
Education
Financial Accounting
Jollof Tutors
Banjul01-2020
Certificate of Higher Education - Gender Development studies
Management Development Institute
Banjul01-2012
Certificate of Higher Education -
Gambia Telecom and Multimedia Istitute
Banjul01-2011
Bachelor of Business Administration - Financail Accounting
University of the Gambia
BanjulSkills
- Data entry
- Financial reporting
- Data management
- Budget forecasting
- Account reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Interests
- watching football ( i am football administrator)
- Volunteering
- Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Recognised by National Authorizing Sub contracting officer (NAOSU) as the most outstanding project accountant during the implementation of the Non State Actos (NSA) project in the Gambia
Timeline
Project Accountant
Agency for the Development of Women and Children
01.2013 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Agency for the Development of Women and Children
01.2008 - 12.2012
Data Entry Clerk
Alkharafi & Son
10.2006 - 12.2007
Financial Accounting
Jollof Tutors
Certificate of Higher Education - Gender Development studies
Management Development Institute
Certificate of Higher Education -
Gambia Telecom and Multimedia Istitute
Bachelor of Business Administration - Financail Accounting
University of the Gambia