Wai Wai Soe

Experience

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  Enfants du Monde Droits de l’Homme (EMDH)

  Aug 2007 - Oct 2009

  Account/Admin Assistant

  Assisted finance coordinator in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements, budget performance, and interim grant financial reporting.Prepared and analyzed the monthly budget/forecast to actual variance reports per program and department.Managed the processing of cash receipts, recording of revenue and receivable and work closely with the country team.Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions. Monitored and reviewed accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.Performed general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employer’s benefit costs, accruals and prepaid expenses.Forecasted cash flows on weekly basis and coordinated with various departments, accounting personnel accordingly to ensure cash needs are met Show less

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  Enfants du Monde Droits de l’Homme (EMDH)

  Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

  Country Administrator

  Prepared and submitted six monthly financial reports to donor in collaboration with the Head of Mission and HQ.Ensured a monthly treasury forecast to HQ and updated of the monitoring tools in compliance with EMDH guidelines (ledger, bank reconciliation, etc.)Checked the vouchers/cash book sent from the field offices and managed the VSI payment of perdiem and transportation cost.Assisted the head of mission on the recruitment process (job announcement, pre selection of the applicants, etc).Delivered expert guidance to colleagues with regards to various donors and provided job orientation and technical training to new finance staffs.Oversaw budgeting, accounting, compliance, internal controls, cost allocation, audit, human resource and administration. Show less

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  ActionAid

  Jul 2010 - Dec 2012

  Coordinated/participated AAM Financial procedures in compliance with AA Myanmar and AAI Financial Policies and Procedures and also with donor requirements at local and partner level.Participated and Supported Finance Manager in internal or external audit, social audit and community review processes. Took the lead role to ensure the reports generated by the accounting system (SUN) are in line with the requirements of the donors and other stake holders.Updated management on the current financial condition of the organization by providing monthly financial projection, six months rolling forecast and annual operating plan budget.Prepared in timely and accurate management/financial/statutory accounts and reports monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annually to all relevant stake holders. Supervised income and expenditures of ActionAid Myanmar and report to Finance Manager in a timely manner.Oversaw budget vs actual utilizations by project – wise and organizing with Donor and Partners to settle surplus and shortage.Consulted and assisted Finance Manager / Head of Finance in the preparation of budgets of their own department and partner organizations.Worked closely with staff involved in the project at local, national, international and partner level.Identified capacity development needs of finance staffs of the project at the local and partner level and took corrective measures to build their capacity. Show less Designed and implemented an effective system of internal control, including key general accounting process controls and financial planning, budgeting and analysis.Prepared the donor contract information and partner contract information as and when necessary and keep on monitoring for fund transfers and fund receipts.Checked payment vouchers, receipt vouchers and advance settlement vouchers as per generally accepted accounting principles and accounting standards as well as financial guidelines by donor.Managed the weekly, monthly and Quarterly Mass Costing run in SUN.Produced and facilitated timely and accurate management/financial/statutory accounts and reports monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annually to all relevant stake holders.Ensured financial accountability and carried out financial transactions in compliance with the policies and standard of the respective projectFollowed up cash management and forecasting, recording, documentation and monthly financial reporting and inventory list.Built, managed and led accounting and finance functions for six offices in delta and dry zone. Show less

  • Finance Coordinator

    Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Finance Officer

    Jul 2010 - Jul 2012
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  Australian Embassy

  Jan 2013 - now

  Senior Finance Officer

  Monitor and manage Myanmar Program budget, preparing financial reports and estimates of program expenditure and financial performance for the Counsellor and activity managers.Monitor Aid Works data quality and compliance issues across Myanmar program and provide technical assistance.Manage program finances and maintain financial records, including monthly monitoring of transactions and processing payments.Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, preparing forms for payment, and managing payment of A-Based staff entitlements.Monitor compliance of the Myanmar Program with AusAID financial and management guidelines and provide reporting on certificate of compliance.Provide guidance to staffs on AusAID financial and resource management guidelines and systems.Liaise with regional and corporate support functions to improve knowledge and practices in the post on corporate financial practices and systems.Act as a focal point for corporate reporting related to financial and asset management. Show less