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Vaniko
Financial Accountant
Middle
Georgia
Professional Summary
Vaniko is a financial accountant with over 5 years of experience, including 3 years in an international organization in Georgia and 2 years part-time with a US-based company. They have strong expertise in US GAAP and IFRS, are proficient in QuickBooks, and are experienced in preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations, and supporting tax processes in both Georgia and the US. Their background includes work across micro-finance, NGO, and nonprofit environments. While their hands-on use of AI tools has been limited so far, they are highly motivated to adopt new technologies and optimize workflows as needed. He prefers to work for Duabi Portfolio.
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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT — Sep 2024 – Mar 2025
• Create and manage project and donor-aligned budgets; provide leadership with clear, accurate financial information for decision-making.
• Prepare regular donor financial reports, ensuring compliance with donor rules; collaborate with program teams to align financial reports with project outcomes.
• Process timely vendor and partner payments; calculate and remit monthly salaries, taxes, and pension payments.
• Reconcile bank statements to ensure record accuracy and monitor cash flow for operational needs.
• Communicate with vendors to collect required documentation and ensure all financial activities comply with tax laws and internal policies.
• Handle daily bookkeeping, tax filing, and record maintenance to keep finances organized and accurate.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT — Feb 2024 – Present
• Oversaw all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and donor requirements, maintaining accurate records for audits and grant reporting.
• Managed grant accounting processes from proposal budgeting to expenditure tracking, ensuring proper utilization of funds and timely reporting.
• Conducted in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable insights to senior management.
• Mentored and supervised junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and support organizational goals.
• Implemented financial controls and procedures to safeguard assets and minimize risks.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER — Nov 2023 – Present
• Oversee financial operations and manage accounting tasks within a dynamic, mission-oriented setting.
• Responsible for budget management, precise financial reporting, and adherence to regulatory compliance standards.
• Actively contribute to strategic financial planning and alignment with the organization's mission.
• Focus on optimizing financial processes to support the NGO's objectives and initiatives.
• Uphold financial integrity, navigate complex financial challenges, and foster a values-based financial culture.
SENIOR ACCOUNT PAYABLE OFFICER — Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
• Aggregated financial data, compiled documents, and finalized financial records; oversaw General Ledger operations.
• Directed bookkeeping and documentation pertaining to expenses; monitored, analyzed, and approved financial expense lines.
• Made corrections and necessary adjustments to entries.
• Managed monthly allocation for gasoline and vehicle maintenance; conducted monthly reconciliation of bank and account statements; produced and evaluated internal project financial reports within prescribed deadlines.
• Facilitated partners' capacity building; reported to the Regional Office; collaborated on internal and external audit procedures.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT | Zip Holdings LTD — Jun 2022 – Dec 2022
• Supervised financial operations ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepared detailed financial reports for internal and regulatory purposes.
• Assisted in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation.
• Ensured adherence to financial regulations and standards.
• Analyzed financial data to identify trends and optimize financial performance.
• Addressed discrepancies and implemented corrective actions as needed.
ACCOUNTANT | JSC MFO Swiss Capital — Jun 2022 – Dec 2022
• Compiled financial data, finalized paperwork, and completed financial documentation.
• Supervised accounting responsibilities and managed expenditure records.
• Assessed, endorsed, and adjusted invoices as necessary.
• Corresponded daily with service providers to verify balances, agreements, and invoices.
• Monitored the status of fixed assets and their daily depreciation.
• Created customized monthly reports for senior management.
