Zainab Joof
Banjul
Summary
A dedicated and detail-oriented Human Resource and Administrative professional with experience in HR management, legal administration, and finance. Skilled in recruitment, payroll processing, office administration, and financial reporting, with a strong background in supporting organizational efficiency. Adept at coordinating office operations, managing records, and ensuring compliance with financial and HR regulations. Passionate about professional development, leadership, and community engagement, with a proven track record of contributing to organizational success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Administrative Assistant
The Female Lawyer Association Gambia (FLAG)
02.2024 - Current
- Oversees daily office operations
- Manages communication, records, and document organization
- Coordinates meetings, appointments, and events
- Handles HR functions, including employee records and payroll management
- Maintains financial records, prepares reports, and assists in budgeting
- Supports procurement and service provider coordination
- Ensures compliance with tax regulations and assists in financial audits
- Conducts financial analysis and expense monitoring
- Supports the Coordinator and staff in secretariat operations
HR Assistant
SOS Children’s Village National Coordination Office
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared contracts and conducted interviews
- Monitored and evaluated employee performance
- Managed payroll processes and annual leave records
- Administered the HR system and online record management
Legal Clerical Support, Administrative Support, and Debt Recovery Support
Amie Bensouda & Co
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Followed up on court dates and managed counsel’s diaries
- Processed payments for execution and property advertisements
- Attended property attachments and auctions
- Scanned and filed legal documents
- Maintained records of daily activities
- Drafted demand letters and writ of fifa
Cashier
Kharenlowe Bureau de Change
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Handled foreign currency exchange
- Processed payments for transfers and remittances
- Maintained records of daily transactions
- Reconciled cash and accounts
HR and Part-Time Admin Officer
APS Islamic Microfinance
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported HR in the recruitment process
- Assisted in administrative duties, including drafting administrative documents and record management
- Managed online staff CVs and HR documents
- Handled procurement, distribution, and management of stationery supplies for branches
Education
BSc - Human Resource Management, Public Administration
University of The Gambia
01.2023
Access Program -
University of The Gambia
01.2019
West African Senior School Certificate -
St. Peter’s Senior Secondary School
01.2018
Gambia Basic Education Certificate -
St. Joseph’s Basic Cycle School
01.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Strong writing skills
- Public speaking
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/03/99
- Nationality: Gambian
- Gender: Female
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports
- Reading
- Socializing
Professional Development And Affiliations
- Beneficiary of a five-day SIYB training conducted by GCCI.
- Logistics Coordinator of the Hult Prize Program at the University of The Gambia.
- Information Ministry Member of the 18th Executive Council of the School of Business and Public Administration, University of The Gambia.
- Member of ECOMANSA (Economic and Management Science Association) Press Committee as a writer and presenter.
- Beneficiary of a training conducted by FLAG on Women’s Land Rights in The Gambia.
- Member of the Management Information System (MIS) Humanitarian Foundation, supporting the needy in The Gambia.
- Served as an Assistant Presiding Officer during the 2021 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections.
Reference
References
Alasana Gitteh
Lecturer, School of Business and Public Administration
University of The Gambia (MDI Campus)
Email: a.gitteh@utg.edu.gm
Tel: +220 700 4881
Anna Njie
President, Female Lawyers Association - Gambia (FLAG)
Email: president@flag.gm
Tel: +220 301 7574
Mariatou J. Newlands
Associate Legal Practitioner, Amie Bensouda & Co LP
Email: mnewlands1@gmail.com
Tel: +220 7840047
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Finance and Administrative Assistant
The Female Lawyer Association Gambia (FLAG)
02.2024 - Current
HR Assistant
SOS Children’s Village National Coordination Office
11.2023 - 02.2024
Legal Clerical Support, Administrative Support, and Debt Recovery Support
Amie Bensouda & Co
02.2023 - 07.2023
Cashier
Kharenlowe Bureau de Change
01.2022 - 12.2022
HR and Part-Time Admin Officer
APS Islamic Microfinance
01.2021 - 12.2021
Access Program -
University of The Gambia
West African Senior School Certificate -
St. Peter’s Senior Secondary School
Gambia Basic Education Certificate -
St. Joseph’s Basic Cycle School
BSc - Human Resource Management, Public Administration
University of The Gambia
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