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Emmanuel Abu Bureh
Monrovia
Summary
With over twelve years of experience in fundamental accounting knowledge, I have served as an Accountant, showcasing strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in the execution of my duties and all assignments. I am a member of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA), ID: 189421, Delaware Chapter. Demonstrates success record in: Supervisory role in banks Charts of accounts setup Transitioned from Solomon to Bank Manager Software Experienced in yearend close and audits Accounting and other financial related activities
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Maintain and process all types of obligations and commitments of funds, ensuring compliance with USAID and USG regulations.
- Provide expert advice on ICASS related matters, review and verify the annual ICASS budget.
- Conduct continuous reviews of outstanding advances and unexpended obligated balances.
- Prepare journal vouchers to amend obligation and commitment documents.
- Oversee the clearance process for daily transaction documents.
- Perform reconciliation of accounting records to U.S. Disbursing Office accounts.
- Formulate, develop, prepare, monitor, and track all Program Funded Operational Costs (PFOC).
- Analyze accounting data and prepare reports showing trends or deviations from approved budgets.
Accountant
U.S. Embassy Monrovia
04.2015 - 01.2023
- Maintain, review, and balance allotment accounting records for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Agency.
- Analyze expenditures against established obligations.
- Prepare Status of funds report for various departments.
- Process vendor codes in Regional Financial Management System (RFMS).
- Ensure accuracy of vendor payments.
Financial Assistant (Accountant)
U.S. Embassy Monrovia
11.2012 - 04.2015
- Analyze and process Journal Vouchers.
- Prepare Status of funds report for various departments.
- Process vendor codes in Regional Financial Management System (RFMS).
- Ensure accuracy of vendor payments.
Senior Executive Trainee (Accountant)
Global Bank Liberia Limited
02.2010 - 11.2012
- Manage the budgetary process to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
- Monitor the accuracy of daily trial balances.
- Ensure proper coding of income and expenses.
Staff Analyst II (Accountant)
International Bank Liberia Limited
07.2009 - 02.2010
- Prepare monthly and quarterly Balance Sheet reports.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly Income Statements reports.
- Reconcile various Nostro Accounts.
Staff Analyst I (Accountant)
International Bank Liberia Limited
01.2009 - 06.2009
- Posting of general ledger tickets into accounting software.
- Prepare Schedules for various general ledger accounts.
Intern Student (Accountant)
International Bank Liberia Limited
04.2006 - 01.2009
- Processing of Government of Liberia Civil Servant checks.
- Posting and editing of general journal transactions.
Education
MBA - Finance
Cuttington University Graduate School
BBA - Accounting
Stella Maris Polytechnic
AA - Accounting
Stella Maris Polytechnic
Skills
- Solomon
- Bank Manager
- Temenos 24
- Regional Financial Management System (RFMS)
- E2 Solutions
- Consolidated Overseas Accountability Support Toolbox (COAST)
- Ariba
- Phoenix
- Phoenix Viewer
- Performance Based Budgeting
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/22/85
Languages
English, Fluent in written and oral
Awards
- On the Spot Award, Exceptional Dedication and Professionalism, USAID
- On the Spot Award, Willingness to take an additional task, USAID
- Eagle Award, Outstanding Program Management and Technical Assistance, USAID
- Eagle Award, Exemplary performance and leadership of the Financial Management Team, U.S. Embassy Liberia
- Eagle Award, Excellent performance and support to the procurement team during the FY 2017 year end procurement, U.S. Embassy Liberia
- Group Eagle Award, Recognition of superior U.S. Embassy team performance and management of the HHS Secretary Price visit to Liberia, 05/2017
- Franklin Award, Outstanding support to the visit of INL Assistant Secretary Tobin Bradley and the handover of the $20 million Liberia Secure Radio Network project, 05/2022, U.S. Embassy Liberia
- Extra Mile Award, Exceptional efforts in managing an extensive financial project to reverse charges for CDC Liberia
- Meritorious Honor Award, Invaluable contribution to the democratic process during Liberia's 2023 Elections, U.S. Embassy Liberia
- Meritorious Honor Award, Expedient processing of an emergency travel request, U.S. Embassy Liberia
- Mission Honor Award, Excellent Initiative and Effective Dedicated Services, U.S. Embassy Liberia
- Mission Honor Award, Outstanding service to International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section (INL)
- Mission Time Award, Teamwork and Exceptional Customer Service, U.S. Mission Liberia
- Mission Time Award, Successful Execution of Funding during end of FY13, U.S. Mission Liberia
- Cash Performance Award, Extraordinary customer service and exceptional support, U.S. Embassy Liberia
- Cash Performance Award, Extraordinary role when closing the FY 2016 accounting books in September 2016, U.S. Embassy Liberia
- Cash Performance Award, Extraordinary customer service during staffing gap, U.S. Embassy Liberia
- Cash Performance Award, Extraordinary dedication and customer service during year end closing, U.S. Embassy Liberia
- Group Cash Performance Award, Extraordinary dedication and customer service during year end closing, U.S. Embassy Liberia
- Certificate of Appreciation, Contributions to the U.S. Embassy's observation of Liberia's 2020 Special Senatorial Election and Constitutional Referendum, U.S. Mission Liberia
- Certificate of Appreciation, Participation in the U.S. Embassy's observation of Liberia's 2017 voter registration
- Certificate of Appreciation, Meaningful and Dedicated Service, International Bank Liberia Limited
- Certificate of Appreciation, Outstanding Performance, Accounts Dept., International Bank Liberia Limited
- Certificate of Honor, Most Dedicated Staff of the year 2011, Global Bank Liberia Limited
License Skills Training Membership Recognition
Over twelve years of experience in fundamental accounting knowledge., Accountant, Supervisory role in banks, Charts of accounts setup, Transitioned from Solomon to Bank Manager Software, Experienced in yearend close and audits, Association of Government Accountants (AGA), 189421, Delaware Chapter
Timeline
Accountant
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
01.2023 - 08.2025
Accountant
U.S. Embassy Monrovia
04.2015 - 01.2023
Financial Assistant (Accountant)
U.S. Embassy Monrovia
11.2012 - 04.2015
Senior Executive Trainee (Accountant)
Global Bank Liberia Limited
02.2010 - 11.2012
Staff Analyst II (Accountant)
International Bank Liberia Limited
07.2009 - 02.2010
Staff Analyst I (Accountant)
International Bank Liberia Limited
01.2009 - 06.2009
Intern Student (Accountant)
International Bank Liberia Limited
04.2006 - 01.2009
AA - Accounting
Stella Maris Polytechnic
BBA - Accounting
Stella Maris Polytechnic
MBA - Finance
Cuttington University Graduate School