Sharifa Rahman

• Successfully provided NetSuite picturebooks for Reporting and revised budget import in TenderBoard
• Ensured timely completion of month-end closing procedures for accurate financial statements, using tracker to manage timeline and reallocation of work among team, if required
• Managed $20m cash flow effectively through vigilant monitoring of incoming revenue streams and outgoing payments schedules.
• Mentored junior finance staff members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development, and also positive work culture.
• Oversee invoice processing to facilitate timely payments in appropriate bi-monthly GIRO runs and oversee $1m Donation Administration
• Verification of the audit schedules including $84m investment reports
• Oversee the maintenance of $4.8m Fixed Asset Registers, including WIP
• Monitor $6m FSC and programme-related Grants received as per agreements
• Oversee collation of documents and timely closure of Debit Card (DC) and Petty Cash transactions
• Oversee Efficient Voucher Management and explored potential customisations for the Vouchermatic System.
• Handle Budget Consolidation of $33m expenditure during the Annual Exercise
• Oversee External Audits and Audit Certifications, including interim Audits

Promoted to Assistant Accountant in April 2022, I’ve undertaken diverse responsibilities beyond standard accounting functions. My achievements include:

• Successfully completing projects, including IRAS API Integration of Salesforce, Interim Dividend Payouts, financial analysis for business improvement, Fixed Asset Module implementation in Netsuite, Childcare operations discontinuation, and Bank data migration
• Assisting in managing Group accounts, overseeing regular reviews, and leading yearly Statutory Audits
• Assisting in drafting comprehensive 65-page Financial Statements with detailed notes
• Collaborating with the Senior Director to forecast and plan next FY budgets for 5 designated funds
• Successfully managing the financials of the dormant subsidiary, 7Oaks Pte Ltd
• Growing and overseeing a $23 million investment portfolio, advising the Investment committee on strategic cashflow plans
• Efficiently reviewing and verifying 400-500 monthly invoices and check requests, ensuring compliance
• Creating monthly audit schedules for 87 main GLs, including Fixed Assets
• Expertly preparing and filling of GST returns, with complex input tax computations quarterly
• Collaborating with stakeholders like STRIPE to promote digitalization among NPOs
• Resolving financial and accounting challenges faced by the team.

Promoted to Senior Executive in April 2016, I undertook a multifaceted role encompassing diverse responsibilities: Rigorously reviewed and verified 800-900 monthly invoices and check requests, ensuring compliance before approvals

• Conducted monthly bank reconciliations for over 1000 transactions in multiple banks, ensuring financial accuracy
• Assisted the manager to conduct internal audits, specifically overseeing petty cash and vouchers audits for 17 centres
• Administered the utilization of the Care & Share Matching Grant of $1.8m
• Served as the primary liaison for funders, insurance brokers, and banks
• Efficiently executed accurate and timely data entry for approximately 8,000 donations annually, totaling $1.2 million, along with the submission of tax-deductible receipts
• Reviewed management reports and performed financial analysis, temporarily covering duties as an Accountant from June to September 2018
• Successfully completed projects, including the management of donation-in-kind items (Masks, Covid ART kits) for resource allocation in all Social Services
• Led and provided financial inputs and data during system migration for donor management and knowledge management
• Assisted the manager in managing compliance requirements and financial inputs during the system migration of accounting software.

Promoted to Executive in April 2014, I assumed a dynamic role that extended beyond conventional duties, including:

• Creating monthly audit schedules for 72 main GLs, including Fixed Assets
• Rigorous review and verification of 600-800 monthly invoices and check requests, securing approvals for goods and services.
• Skillful administration of programme grants totaling $3.3m
• Management and reconciliation of a donor database encompassing over 1000 entries, handling more than 5000 donation data entries annually.
• Valuable assistance to the Finance Manager in conducting internal audits across 15 centers, contributing to enhanced financial controls.
• Rotational responsibility for minute-taking in team meetings, Board Advisory meetings, and Head Office meetings, showcasing effective communication and organizational skills.

Promoted to Assistant Executive in November 2012, my role extended beyond its title :

• Preparation of monthly audit schedules and management reports for a portfolio of over 10 funds, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Expertly conducted monthly bank reconciliations, managing an average of 1000 transactions (peaking during major fundraising at around 3000 transactions).
• Efficiently oversaw Accounts Payable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Prepared comprehensive grant utilisation and claims reports for submission to MSF, NCSS, and other governmental bodies.
• Generated monthly fundraising reports for review by the Finance Manager and CEO, providing key insights
• Managed petty cash for over 20 staff members from various departments, ensuring accountability and adherence to financial protocols

Promoted to Assistant Executive in November 2012, my role extended beyond its title:

• Preparation of monthly audit schedules and management reports for a portfolio of over 10 funds, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Expertly conducted monthly bank reconciliations, managing an average of 1000 transactions (peaking during major fundraising at around 3000 transactions)
• Efficiently oversaw Accounts Payable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing
• Prepared comprehensive grant utilisation and claims reports for submission to MSF, NCSS, and other governmental bodies
• Generated monthly fundraising reports for review by the Finance Manager and CEO, providing key insights
• Managed petty cash for over 20 staff members from various departments, ensuring accountability and adherence to financial protocols.