Khadija Mursal Faiz
Alexandria
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with over 6 years of experience in non-profit accounting. Skilled in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance. Passionate about leveraging accounting expertise to support energy efficiency initiatives and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Support Consultant (Part Time)
UN WOMEN
11.2024 - Current
- Track all procurement requests once the acquisition strategy has been determined, from start to end
- Assist in obtaining the documentation or communicating with the requirement owners to gather it
- Preparation of procurement documentation
- Create acquisition packets for contracting agencies and submit them for purchase
- Once the procurement is complete, file documentation and complete adequate notes
- Receive all purchase requests from the system requirement owners use for the entire directorate
Accountant
University Club Washington DC
10.2024 - Current
- Process accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions accurately and efficiently
- Manage vendor payments, ensuring invoices and reimbursements are properly coded, approved and processed on time
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for audits and internal reviews
- Prepare and distribute monthly invoices to funders and partners, and oversee payment collection, ensuring timely follow-ups
- Deposit checks and ensure timely processing, while assisting with bank reconciliation
- Support general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Assist with bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closing processes
Procurement Associate
UN WOMEN
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Analyzed market trends and supplier information to inform procurement decisions, achieving 10% cost savings
- Developed and implemented sustainable procurement strategies, aligning with UN Women's gender equality and human rights mandate
- Managed inventory levels, reducing stockouts and overstocking by 25%
- Coordinated logistics and shipping, achieving 98% on-time delivery
- Conducted risk assessments and mitigate potential risks in procurement processes
- Maintained accurate and auditable records, passing 100% of audits
- Maintained sound relationships with partners in the field to ensure teams are adequately supported and programs are achieving their goals
- Organized over 20 training courses for the operations/projects staff on Procurement
- Negotiated prices, terms and other contractual issues with supplier
- Evaluated supplier performance and developed new sources of supply as required
- Maintained filling of purchase order and associated documentation
- Ensured timely conversion of purchase requisitions to purchase order
Finance Officer
DAI/SHAHAR – USAID
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Assisted the Kabul and Regional Technical Teams in coordinating administration, finance, procurement, and operations activities
- Worked with staff in the field to ensure program implementation for regional cooperation was in line with the organization’s regulations, resulting in successful execution of 10+ training programs for government officials
- Tracked sub-ledger balances, including receivable accounts for individual staff ensuring that outstanding Operations, Project and/or Travel advances are settled before issuing new advances
- Reviewed financial documentation received from the various units of the project including those from the regional and municipal offices and posting of the transactions in the Field Accounting System (FAS)
- Coordinated administrative and logistical support for all capacity building activities
- Reviewed procurement requests, purchase record and payment requests in TAMIS
- Monitored the cash flow for Kabul Office, Regional Offices and Municipal Offices
- Prepare the funds for Operations and Program activities in Kabul and coordinate with the Area & Municipal Finance/Admin the requirements from each region to submit periodic wire transfers requests to DAI Home Office
- Exported report from Field Accounting System (FAS) all posted expenditures to DAI/Bethesda through the ORACLE system
- Prepared bank reconciliations of SHAHAR bank accounts monthly
- Supported timely closing and consolidation of monthly and year-end books and records for DAI
Accounts Officer
BRAC
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Manage monthly close process for 5 international subsidiaries, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and elimination entries for a $500M organization
- Oversee intercompany billing cycle, generating and reconciling over 200 invoices monthly
- Conduct foreign currency translations and resolve FX-related issues across multiple currencies
- Support external audits by preparing comprehensive work papers and financial analyses
- Implement process improvements resulting in 20% reduction in month-end close time
- Performed account reconciliations and prepared journal entries for monthly close
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and management reports
- Supported annual external audit processes, ensuring unqualified audit opinions
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Specialization in Finance
Mashal University
01.2015
Skills
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Sage Intact
- Microsoft Excel
- GAAP
- Non-profit accounting principles
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Communication
- Environmental sustainability
- Energy efficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Momentum-based systems
- Teamwork and collaboration
Residency
Permanent Resident, USA
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Full Professional
Timeline
Procurement Support Consultant (Part Time)
UN WOMEN
11.2024 - Current
Accountant
University Club Washington DC
10.2024 - Current
Procurement Associate
UN WOMEN
02.2021 - 07.2024
Finance Officer
DAI/SHAHAR – USAID
09.2017 - 02.2020
Accounts Officer
BRAC
05.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Specialization in Finance
Mashal University
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