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Barna Rahman

Barna Rahman

Phoenix

Summary

Results-driven finance professional with extensive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning. Demonstrated success in enhancing financial performance and achieving goals through collaborative teamwork. Skilled at adapting to evolving requirements, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and utilizing strong analytical abilities to solve complex problems. Recognized for integrity, reliability, and dedication to organizational success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Specialist

International Rescue Committee, IRC
03.2023 - 03.2025
  • Review accounting transactions to ensure proper coding and record transactions within IRC’s accounting software.
  • Prepare, review, and approve journal entries/invoice journals in Integra (Microsoft Dynamics 365), including void and/or reclassification transactions and invoice journals.
  • Assist in preparing monthly financial reports.
  • Developed comprehensive budgets for multiple departments to maintain fiscal responsibility throughout the organization.
  • Prepare monthly staff Time and Effort reports for staff and supervisors signature. Collect their signatures and upload it to Box folder. Provide supporting documents to HQ.
  • Assist with monthly bank reconciliation.
  • Prepare and submit deposit and customer payment journals.
  • Effectively communicate financial topics and facilitate discussions with non-finance staff.
  • Assist in month-end/year-end closing tasks:
  • Assist with setting up new projects and uploading budgets in Integra; Ensure that budgets are accurately reflected in Power Bi.
  • Develops new budgets and revises existing budgets including the budget narrative.
  • Ensure the latest budget details are registered in the system

Afghan Placement and Assistant Case Manager

International Rescue Committee IRC
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Coordinate timely pre- and post-arrival services to ensure each client has living essentials such as housing, food, medical care, and access to transportation, and is oriented to their new environment.
  • Conduct intake services with clients to assess needs. Develop self-sufficiency plans and timelines in partnership with each client. Provide individualized support through direct services, referrals, and advocacy.
  • Assess and monitor client progress to support their attainment of established goals, address challenges, and to ensure that available resources are utilized.

Eligibility Interviewer

Department of Economic Security
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Exhibit skill and diplomacy in working with clients facing challenging and personal situations.
  • Collect and gather information to conduct interviews to make eligibility determinations for medical, food, and financial assistance.
  • Complete the application process, while entering data on a computer and accessing multiple screens Verify client information by interacting with internal and external customers, and federal, state, and local entities.
  • Adhere to agency standards in a high-volume call center, measured by metrics and standards related to service levels, accuracy, and timeliness.
  • Commit to ongoing learning of program policies and procedures and the ability to apply accordingly.

Commercial Banker

M&T Bank
09.2018 - 12.2021
  • Devised targeted solutions for small business customers, including deposit, lending and investment services.
  • Completed accounting documents, helped maximize financial efficiency, and effectively established business budget while increasing customer retention.
  • Led a team of junior bankers in handling day-to-day operations such as loan processing, account management, and customer service inquiries.

Manager

Tim Hortons
01.2013 - 11.2018
  • Managed four different stores in highly active locations.
  • Analyzed product costs, variances and risks to drive business decisions.
  • Created and maintained schedules for 200 employees, and supply orders and management.
  • Conducts visits to assigned restaurants to perform in-restaurant evaluations which include the review of financial and profit indicators to identify and target key areas for improvement.
  • Provides comprehensive coaching to drive improved and sustainable business results.
  • Works with Restaurant Managers to develop strategies and action plans by sharing demonstrated best practices, sales building tactics, and focusing.

Sales Manager

State Farm Insurance
10.2011 - 01.2013
  • Partnered with sales representatives during customer consultations to strengthen agency and customer relations.
  • Forecasted product sales and achieved quarterly and annual sales objectives.
  • Developed productive working relationships with car dealers, loan processors and other business partners in community.
  • Insured auto, health, life, rental and mortgages.
  • Provided ongoing training and mentorship for junior sales staff, fostering professional development and career growth.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY
05.2018

Skills

  • Microsoft Office including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Executive Management
  • Financial analyst
  • Financial planning
  • Risk management
  • Financial Consulting
  • Expense and revenue analysis
  • Multilingual in English, Persian/Dari, Turkish and Uzbek
  • Invoice processing
  • Cash flow management

Timeline

Finance Specialist

International Rescue Committee, IRC
03.2023 - 03.2025

Afghan Placement and Assistant Case Manager

International Rescue Committee IRC
07.2022 - 03.2023

Eligibility Interviewer

Department of Economic Security
10.2021 - 07.2022

Commercial Banker

M&T Bank
09.2018 - 12.2021

Manager

Tim Hortons
01.2013 - 11.2018

Sales Manager

State Farm Insurance
10.2011 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

Buffalo State University

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