rahab babaja
@rahabbabaja
Young accountant with expertise in financial operations and management.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated accountant with a strong background in financial accounting and development practices. My experience spans various roles where I have honed my skills in financial operations, budgeting, and compliance. I am currently a Finance and Administrative Specialist with USAID, where I manage financial reporting and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to optimize financial performance through strong analytical and leadership skills. I have successfully managed banking activities, prepared financial reports, and coordinated audits, all while maintaining a focus on operational effectiveness. My previous roles have equipped me with the knowledge to train others in financial systems and ensure accurate financial documentation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance and Administrative Specialist
USAID/State2State Activity
Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Responsible for managing financial reporting, cash flow, payroll, and compliance with USAID standards. Prepares reports, manages banking activities, and ensures accurate financial transactions. Supports audits and maintains control systems to prevent financial misstatements.
Finance and Administration Officer
USAID/EWASH Project
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)
Managed office administration and operations support, including maintaining records, transportation systems, and financial tasks. Collaborated with finance managers on cash projections and supported financial controls.
Accountant/Trainer
CISLAC
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Trained civil society organizations on financial systems and budgeting. Maintained petty cash, processed invoices, and conducted financial analyses to ensure compliance and effective use of funds.
Facilitator
Women for Health
Jan 2012 - Mar 2014 (2 years 2 months)
Collected and collated field data for program monitoring and evaluation. Trained village health workers on data collection and prepared reports for program officers.
Credit Officer/Acting Branch Manager
Development Exchange Center
Apr 2006 - Mar 2013 (6 years 11 months)
Managed client mobilization and savings collections for loan disbursements. Conducted monthly supervision, bookkeeping, and prepared reports for area management.
Accounts Clerk
Federal Medical Center
Jan 2000 - Jan 2003 (3 years)
Prepared payment vouchers and staff salaries, documented daily payments, and ensured the security of financial records. Assisted in fund request preparations and maintained accurate financial documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
USAID/State2State Activity
Finance and Administration
2021 -
Currently working as a Finance and Administrative Specialist, preparing reports, managing administration processes, and ensuring compliance with USAID standards and regulations.
USAID/EWASH Project
Finance and Administration
2019 - 2021
Served as a Finance and Administration Officer, maintaining administrative systems, preparing monthly cash projections, and supporting the implementation of finance controls. Assisted outside auditors at year-end.
Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center
Accounting
2016 - 2017
Worked as an Accountant/Trainer, training civil society organizations on financial systems and budgeting. Maintained office petty cash, raised payment vouchers, and performed monthly bank and cash reconciliations.
Women for Health
Health Program Management
2012 - 2014
Facilitated the collection and collation of field data for routine program monitoring and evaluation. Conducted training for Village Health Workers on quality data collection and prepared monthly and quarterly reports.
Development Exchange Center
Finance
2006 - 2013
Served as a Credit Officer and Acting Branch Manager, conducting client mobilization, savings collections, and loan disbursements. Managed daily bookkeeping processes and prepared monthly reports for submission to the Area Manager.
Federal Medical Center
Accounting
2000 - 2003
Worked as an Accounts Clerk where I prepared payment vouchers, documented daily payments, and ensured the daily deposit of income to the bank. I also guided facility staff on fund request preparations and maintained the safety and security of hospital financial records.
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