1. ABDUL SAKO
sakoabdul@gmail.com
702 Hudson Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912
(240)-595-9746
Education:
Bachelor of Science,Accounting May 2014
RobertH. SmithSchool of Business CPA Eligible (Inpreparation)
Universityof Maryland,College Park
Associate of Arts, Business May 2012
MontgomeryCollege
Work Experience:
National Endowmentfor Democracy (NED) June 2014- Present
Auditor
 Ensure compliance of internal control financials with GAAP.
 Run research on grantee history to estimates audit objectives and scope.
 Conduct onsite interviews and reviews during audit internationally and locally
 Participate in team effort for excellent collaboration during external or internal audit
 Possess more thanone yearof specializedexperience inconductingauditfromplanning
to report at GS 09 Level.
 Participate in entrance and exit conferences during onsite foreign trips.
 Travel overseas to conduct internal control audit of grantees.
 Monitoredgranteesperformancesat the end of project for compliance with applicable
laws and our mission statement.
 Conduct audits testing in accordance with GAAS and GAGAS.
 Performondailybasisdetailedanalysisof financial statementlineitems and accounting
transactions.
 Participate in audit findings and preparing draft and final audit reports using GIFTS.
 Prepare monthly audit report and draft suggestions based on findings.
 Earned practical experience in the use of electronic spreadsheets to record, organize,
and analyze financial data.
 Create audit work paper summaries and findings on recurring basis.
 Draft audit final report based on findings and proceed with corrective actions.
 Organize and edit grantees' documents and translate them from French to English.
 Translate documents into French and design procedures and suggestions to grantees
overseasinorderto helpthemmanagingtheirresourcesandactivitiesmore efficiently.
 Manage senior auditor portfolio during foreign trips.
 Participate in elaboration of new policy and discuss audit plans material problems.
 Perform risk assessment using risk matrix chart and conditions to determine the
auditee's financial strength in accordance with GAGAS.
 Acquire sound understanding of data gathering and techniques analyzing data or
information.
 Analyze auditee's records in order to verify that balance sheet is in accordance with A-
122 &133.
 Perform variance analysis in case of eventual questioned costs or discrepancies.
 Discuss audit findings with senior manager on weekly basis.
 Generate audit worksheets and invoice reviews and update database using GIFTS.

2. ManagementSystem International (MSI) July 2013-May 2014
Accounting Intern
 Prepared monthly expense reports and journal entries for employees locally and
overseas.
 Elaborated shadow budgets, statement of cash flow and managed cash accurately.
 Reviewed invoices against grantees financial report and supporting evidences.
 Prepared audit reports after testing for occurrence and completeness.
 Performed testing for completeness on projects to detect eventual discrepancies.
 Helped the finance team with payroll accounting on monthly basis using Deltek.
 Reconciled both accounts payables and receivables with the general ledger.
 Participated inpreparingthe monthlyfinancial statement withseniorfinancial manager.
 Maintained accounts summary and process payments in timely manner.
 Processed accounts receivables and monthly-end closing process.
 Providedsupporttoaccountspayablesteam with processing clients’ monthly invoices.
 Reconciled 80% of all the expense reports with the vouchers and original receipts.
 Prepared70% of the invoicesandmemosinthe accountpayable team using Cost point.
 Reviewed 50% of all final vouchers for accuracy before submitting them to clients.
 Comparedcustomername,date andamounton prelistingvoucherwithbackupreceipts.
 Prepared final report before submission and file related documents.
Universities at Shady Grove Dec 2012- May 2014
AccountingAssistant
 Prepared purchase order involving transactions up to $ 7000.
 Posted journal entries and recorded deposits on daily basis.
 Assisted the accounting staff in creating spreadsheet and generating financial reports.
 Analyze 90% of data reports and post them monthly in the journal ledger.
 Participated in processing and managing students’ scholarships.
 Helped preparing the shadow budget and planning expenses for each fiscal year.
 Supported the finance department with generating and managing internal data to.
 Counted inventories and ordered offices supplies based on department needs.
 Filed supportive documentations for scholarships and grants.
 Helped senior accountants in processing invoices and grants.
 Clearlydemonstratedmyoperational and financial management skills at a professional
level.
Activities
KPMG LeadershipSkillsDevelopmentProgram November 2013
Participant
 Gainedaptitudesthathelp improving critical decision making when solving problems.
 Enhanced my abilities to better manage and prioritize between projects.
 Developed the sense of anticipation in order to control my immediate environment.
 Obtained clear vision of exigencies in society and how to meet them in the future.
Takoma Park Summer Camp May-August 2012
Soccer Coach
 Trained kids between the age of 5 and 9 about the fundamental principles of soccer.
 Designed campactivities and practices weekly based on kids improvement and needs.
 Impacted social life of parents and kids through games and weekend practice sessions.

3. International Rescue Committee June -July 2008
Volunteer
 Utilizedstrongprofessionalism tofacilitatecommunicationbetween staff and refugees.
 Performed an outstanding customer service as a front desk receptionist.
Accounting and Business Association October 2012-May 2015
 Member.
 Participated to several meetings with audit and tax firms.
Skills:
Accomplishments in 2016:
 Conducted training session and provided tailored guidance to grantees in Nigeria
 Provided grantees in Lagos and Abuja with technical support on how to comply with
new uniform guidance.
 Visited grantees ‘offices to test their invoices and internal control in accordance with
applicable regulations.
 Prepared the portion of the audit report and submit it to management for approval.
Certifications: Fraud Detection Certified
Technology: Proficiency using GIFTS; Deltek; Advanced in Microsoft Suite, UMD software (Ares), KFS,
QuickBooks.
Languages: Possess the ability to speak English and French with the proven experience to translate.