RAFAT SALAH ALSHAER

Ensured 100% compliance with U.S. government and donor regulations for all accounting and financial systems, mitigating audit risks.

Prepared and managed monthly expenditure reports and cash flow projections, facilitating accurate budgeting and forecasting for project operations.

Monitored and reconciled project-related expenses, executing timely financial transactions and reporting on partner and vendor payment obligations.

Conducted regular inventory management, tracking and reporting movement of all non-expendable property in accordance with USAID procurement regulations.

Streamlined financial closings (monthly, quarterly, annual) and verified invoices, reconciling accounts to maintain fiscal integrity.

Managed core office financial functions including financial reporting, bookkeeping, projections, payroll, and petty cash, ensuring operational accuracy.

Maintained and updated accounting and financial systems in strict accordance with U.S. government and donor regulations, achieving full compliance.

Prepared comprehensive monthly expenditure reports and cash flow projections, supporting strategic financial planning and resource allocation.

Oversaw income tax, social security, and health/life insurance policies for all local staff, ensuring compliance with local laws and internal policies.

Utilized QuickBooks Online and Excel extensively to manage financial data, enhancing efficiency in reporting and reconciliation processes.

Verified invoices and ensured proper documentation for all payments, processing disbursement vouchers, checks, and bank transfers efficiently.

Managed and reconciled outstanding advances, pre-paid expenses, accruals, and balances to maintain accurate financial records.

Prepared monthly cash flow projections and fund transfer requests, ensuring liquidity and supporting operational needs.

Monitored cashbook balances, wrote checks, and executed wire transfers, maintaining precise control over daily financial transactions.

Utilized PeopleSoft (Oracle) software to manage financial records and support the settlement of bank balances, enhancing data integrity.

Managed local chargeback, settlement, and reversal transactions, resolving complex issues to minimize financial discrepancies.

Prepared journal entries and performed monthly bank reconciliations and settlements, ensuring accuracy of financial statements.

Supported merchants and customers, resolving complaints and maintaining high client satisfaction for card-related issues.

Processed bulk salary transfers for client accounts using manual entries and a specialized payment system, ensuring timely disbursements.

Developed and implemented training programs for new employees, improving departmental efficiency and knowledge transfer.