Natalia Chinnery
St Thomas,VI
Summary
Analytical professional with proven success in recommending appropriate financial plans based on accurate data collection, financial monitoring and business strategizing. Expertise includes financial analysis and reporting, and contract management. Develops and maintains high standards of quality and issue resolution through effective financial planning. Adept at utilizing top-of-the-line communication skills to build and foster long-term relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Office of Disaster Recovery
03.2022 - Current
- Compiled monthly financial and compliance reports.
- Collaborated with senior leaders to determine. reporting needs and development for agency.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for payment and developed reports from accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Reviewed statements of work and pricing documents for compliance.
- Developed and maintained good working relationships with internal and external employees and customers respectively.
- Assessed project statuses and associated vendor payments to ensure project continuity and completion.
- Analyze financial and non-financial data to identify trends, risks, and/or indicators.
- Monthly review and analysis of actual costs and comparison to plan and ensure period of performances are met.
- Develop detailed sheets displaying vendor expenditures, outstanding vendor costs, payment prioritization.
- Review request for proposals.
- Played pivotal role in annual budget planning, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically.
- Facilitated accurate expense tracking through diligent maintenance of general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
Accountant/Assistant Manager of Operations
The Heritage Inn & Bananakeet Café
01.2016 - Current
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Supported tax preparation efforts, gathering necessary documents and information for accurate filing.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Formulated hotel and restaurant management Standard Operating Procedures manual.
- Processed payroll accurately and on-time, ensuring employee satisfaction and adherence to labor laws.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Contributed to annual budget development and quarterly forecasts to support continuous adherence.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Improved efficiency by maintaining accurate records and supporting documentation for financial transactions.
- Documented business expenses and sales.
Grants Specialist
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Manage and prepare all CDBG-DR local cost share applications and developed all HUD related payment requests.
- Review authority's emergency related expenses for compliance with federal regulations for reimbursement purposes.
- Improved financial management of grants through meticulous tracking and reporting systems.
- Develop detailed sheets displaying vendor expenditures, outstanding vendor costs, payment prioritization, FEMA cost share, and HUD cost share.
- Participate in solving findings for internal and federal audits.
- Developed successful grant proposals by collaborating with team members to gather necessary information and data.
- Managed diverse portfolio of grants, ensuring timely submission of applications and meeting all reporting deadlines.
Program Manager, Federal Grants
Virgin Islands Department Of Education
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Performed duties including budgeting, evaluating monthly financial reports, and conducting monitoring visits and technical assistance visits for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Programs to ensure productivity.
- Prepared all procurement documents for creation and extension of all 21st Century Community Learning Centers for US Virgin Islands.
- Created thorough monthly reports on current financial status and balances of 21st Century Program for fiscal and federal grants department.
- Managed and entered requisitions for vendor and program payments.
- Closely coordinated with Department of Education's legal department to research and create first Standard Operating Procedure manual for Virgin Islands Department of Education 21st Century program.
- Established milestones and objectives based on input from functional areas and stakeholders.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of The Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, VI05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Development Economics And International Development
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA12.2016
Skills
- Operational Plans Implementation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Continuous Process Improvements
- Risk and Operational Reporting Creation
- Project Management
- Grants Management
- Accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Operational Management
- Quickbooks
- Performance Analysis
- Problem-solving aptitude
Qualifications Summary
Multifaceted, performance-focused, and highly analytical professional with hands-on experience in implementation, monitoring, accounting, research and analysis, and remediation and reporting. Equipped with the ability to conceptualize and execute operational plans; develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures; and provide support to various operational activities. Articulate communicator with well-honed interpersonal aptitudes essential in interacting and collaborating with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Publisher), Stata, QuickBooks, SAP and Teams.
Professional Development
- Corporate Strategies
- Business Writing
- Technical Writing
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Office of Disaster Recovery
03.2022 - Current
Grants Specialist
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority
10.2019 - 03.2022
Program Manager, Federal Grants
Virgin Islands Department Of Education
10.2017 - 05.2019
Accountant/Assistant Manager of Operations
The Heritage Inn & Bananakeet Café
01.2016 - Current
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of The Virgin Islands
Bachelor of Arts - Development Economics And International Development
Spelman College
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