Davidson Yujaye Zuquee
Monrovia, Liberia,Liberia
Summary
Finance professional with strong analytical skills and proven ability to drive financial efficiency. Skilled in financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning, especially on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at adapting to changing needs, fostering reliable partnerships, and supporting organizational goals through precise financial management and strategic oversight.
Knowledgeable in program finance for 10 years with a proven track record in financial management. Adept at optimizing financial operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and budget forecasting, effectively utilizing analytical and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Country Finance Controller
Plan International Liberia
02.2020 - Current
- Established efficient payroll processes that ensured timely payment of salaries while maintaining compliance with all relevant labor laws.
- Oversaw preparation of annual budgets, providing accurate financial guidance for key business decisions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve overall business performance through strategic financial analysis and recommendations.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining and automating data processing tasks.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential areas of concern in company operations, providing actionable insights for risk mitigation efforts.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable processes for improved efficiency, resulting in reduced outstanding debts and increased cash flow availability.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Managed a team of finance professionals, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Conducted regular financial performance reviews with senior management, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with banks, investors, and other financial partners to ensure optimal financing options.
- Ensured timely submission of tax filings by maintaining up-to-date knowledge about tax regulations and working closely with external auditors.
- Enhanced cash flow management with proactive forecasting and budgeting strategies.
- Led process for improved initiatives within the finance department which resulted in increased productivity levels among staff members.
- Mentored junior colleagues within the finance team, contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Implemented robust internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 160 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports, and income statements.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing banks and accounts reconciliations of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns and income.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision of financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Reviewed contracts financially impacting the company and its leadership on the impact contracts would have on company operations.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Reduced month-end closing time by implementing efficient reconciliation processes and procedures.
Finance Specialist for the Ukraine Crisis Response
Plan International Liberia
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared and submitted responses to requests and requirements of auditors, regulators, and donors for all projects in the response.
- Provided accurate financial forecasts for management, aiding in strategic decision-making for all projects.
- Formulated financial data and analysis to support risk management and made recommendations to management.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy, implementing new software tools and efficient data management systems.
- Mentored junior team members in best practices related to financial analysis, modeling techniques, and professional development.
- Identified and addressed control matters, maintained sound processes, and compiled data for testing projections.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Prepared and submitted responses to requests and requirements of auditors, regulators, and donors.
- Provided accurate financial forecasts for management, aiding in strategic decision-making.
- Identified process issues and made recommendations for improvement or correction.
- Developed comprehensive budgets for multiple departments to maintain fiscal responsibility throughout the organization.
Country Finance Coordinator
Plan International Liberia
10.2015 - 01.2020
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, ensuring prompt payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent record-keeping and thorough documentation practices.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration by working closely with other departments on financial matters.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate complex projects, successfully meeting deadlines without compromising quality.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures, reducing time spent on manual tasks while increasing accuracy levels in financial statements.
- Gathered and collected all financial information for business and verified accuracy in system.
- Participated in annual audits preparation, facilitating a smooth process with minimal discrepancies identified by auditors.
- Met weekly with department managers to discuss financial information according to current needs.
- Mitigated potential risks through ongoing monitoring of both internal and external financial factors.
- Ensured timely invoicing and payment processing, contributing to improved cash flow.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular review, assessment, and implementation of updated policies.
- Enhanced budget management for various projects through detailed tracking and forecasting.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities by performing thorough expense analysis and implementing efficient practices.
- Supported the development of financial strategies with comprehensive research and data-driven insights.
- Created and verified invoices.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
- Audited and approved over $10,000,000 worth of monthly account statements.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable transactions.
Grants Project Accountant
Plan International Liberia
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Assist in the preparation of the annual grant project budgets, monitor the impact of operation plans upon existing grants, analyze and advise supervisor/Senior management concerning appropriate actions to be taken
- Review partner and Plan financial documents, check for donor compliance as it relates to donor requirements/processes, and establish any deviations with appropriate actions.
- Reviews Grant budget entries in PPM and keeps records of budget modifications on file
- Monitor actual grant expenditures against approved line items on a monthly basis; alert management on any irregularities and make recommendations concerning the re-negotiation or approved grant line items with donor/National Organization where appropriate
- Assist in the dissemination of information to team members and partners every month on every grant
- Monitors payment transactions to project implementation partners and ensured timely liquidation of their advances
- Undertakes other accounting functions such as review advances liquidations, preparation of reports, tax data, and filing of documents
- Ensures compliance with local regulatory and tax legislation
- Provides assistance during audits for accurate, timely, and organized audit activities
- Attend meetings/seminars on Project grants and relevant information and active participation is given/made
- Prepares Cash Forecast on a monthly basis
- Prepares Bank reconciliation of Project bank accounts and reviews Partners' bank and cash reconciliations
- Prepares monthly report on Target Bank Balance
Finance and Administrative Assistant
Sightsavers International
12.2012 - 09.2014
- Organized company events to enhance team cohesion, coordinating logistics and catering for over 50 participants.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.
- Developed filing system for historical documents, preserving important company records and improving access to information.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
- Negotiated with vendors to reduce office supply costs, leveraging bulk purchase agreements.
- Conducted research for project proposals, compiling information that supported winning bids.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
Accountant
Access Bank Liberia
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: The Microfinance Bank
- Prepared depreciation expenditure schedule for all bank assets and managed the fixed assets ledger
- Prepared monthly consumption of stationeries and supplies for all branches
- Do bank reconciliation every day in the banking software (the accounting and banking software) and reconcile any difference
- Prepare requisition and voucher along with checks for various and as well as petty cash vouchers
- Analyze every transaction and post in the accounting modules
- Verify supporting documents for payments and account payable ledger
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
- Prepared everyday dashboard on activities
Regional Accountant (Lofa County)
Local Enterprise Assistance Program (LEAP)
02.2012 - 05.2012
- Company Overview: Microfinance
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and yearly budgets for the region
- Do bank reconciliation every month for each account
- Prepare requisition and voucher along with checks for various and as well as petty cash vouchers
- Analyze all transactions 100% before posting to QuickBooks
- Verify all supporting documents for approved payment requests (using approved budgets, ledger account codes) referring to LEAP accounting manuals and internal control policies
- Interact with vendors, confirming payment information and scheduling meetings for payments when necessary
- Make monthly and quarterly reports to LEAP Management
- Prepare monthly payroll
- Disbursed savings for clients upon request
- Microfinance
Internal Audit Assistant
Local Enterprise Assistance Program (LEAP)
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Assisted in the identification of potential risk areas through comprehensive risk assessments.
- Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive company information, upholding ethical standards at all times as an Internal Audit Assistant.
- Contributed to a positive working environment by fostering open communication among team members and promoting collaboration throughout the department.
- Improved transparency and communication between departments by creating detailed audit reports for senior management review.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across various departments, facilitating productive information sharing during audits.
- Enhanced overall audit efficiency by streamlining internal processes and adopting best practices.
- Conducted thorough reviews of financial statements, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
- Collaborated with team members to complete audits within established timeframes, ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit presentations for senior management, ensuring key findings were communicated clearly and concisely.
- Supported the implementation of more effective audit procedures, leading to improved internal controls.
Credit Officer
Harbel Supermarket Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Help to determine the calculated price for each commodity
- Issue Sales and Credit receipts to customers
- Check the account of each client for qualification of credit
- Issue credit request form for processing
- Make monthly inventory count to determine inventory on hand
- Keep proper records on day to day activities within the supermarket
Education
Master of Business Administration-MBA -
University of The People
Pasadena, CA01-2021
Diploma - Data Cleansing
Dakar, Senegal Regional Office
Dakar, Senegal01-2019
BBA Degree - Accounting & Management
University of Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia01-2011
Certificate of Accounting Technician -
Civil Service Agency
Monrovia, Liberia01-2009
No Degree - ACCA
ACCA STUDENT
12.2026
Diploma - Computer Science
Humanity First Institute of Computer Studies
Monrovia, Liberia01-2007
Diploma - WAEC Certificate
Harbel Multilateral High School
Harbel, Liberia01-2002
Skills
- Accounting Software Proficiency
- Payroll Management
- Cash Flow Management
- ERP Systems Expertise
- Audit Coordination
- Internal Controls
- Intercompany Transactions
- Tax Compliance
- Cost accounting
- Fixed Assets Management
- Accounts reconciliation
- Project finance
- Financial Policies Development
References
- Theodora Collins, People & Cultural Manager,
Plan International (Liberia), Monrovia, Liberia
Theodora.Collins@plan-international.org
+231770-009-068
- Serge-Martin Schumann, Country Finance Manager
Plan International (South Sudan)
Serge-Martin.Schumann@plan-international.org
- Alfred K. Dennis, Finance and Human Resources
OYA Microfinance Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia
Alfred.dennis@Oyamicrocredit.com,
+231-778-899-480
Personal Information
- Employment: Country Finance Controller
- Place of Birth: Grand Bassa County
- Date of Birth: 03/23/78
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Liberian
Timeline
Finance Specialist for the Ukraine Crisis Response
Plan International Liberia
12.2022 - 03.2023
Country Finance Controller
Plan International Liberia
02.2020 - Current
Country Finance Coordinator
Plan International Liberia
10.2015 - 01.2020
Grants Project Accountant
Plan International Liberia
09.2014 - 10.2015
Finance and Administrative Assistant
Sightsavers International
12.2012 - 09.2014
Accountant
Access Bank Liberia
06.2012 - 12.2012
Regional Accountant (Lofa County)
Local Enterprise Assistance Program (LEAP)
02.2012 - 05.2012
Internal Audit Assistant
Local Enterprise Assistance Program (LEAP)
01.2008 - 01.2012
Credit Officer
Harbel Supermarket Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2004
Master of Business Administration-MBA -
University of The People
Diploma - Data Cleansing
Dakar, Senegal Regional Office
BBA Degree - Accounting & Management
University of Liberia
Certificate of Accounting Technician -
Civil Service Agency
No Degree - ACCA
ACCA STUDENT
Diploma - Computer Science
Humanity First Institute of Computer Studies
Diploma - WAEC Certificate
Harbel Multilateral High School
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