Sheyla Karman
Finance and Admin Assistant
The Hague
Summary
Organized and dedicated professional with an international experience in public accounting, financial reporting and office administration.
Proven track record of transferring professional skills to varying roles, streamlining processes and maintaining efficient office operations. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsible, punctual and productive professional with a self motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Embassy of Panama to the Kingdom of the Netherlands
01.2022 - Current
- Assistant to the Ambassador, monitoring work calendar and scheduling appointments, meetings and travel.
- Established streamlining of preparation of monthly financial expenditures report enabling expediency, efficiency and accuracy.
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
- Interaction with vendors, and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Offering office-wide software support troubleshooting issues and liaison with outside IT service provider.
- Creating and updating physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Execution of monthly expense payments ensuring compliance with stipulated guidelines for approval and recordkeeping processes.
- Preparation of accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages. Ensuring proper maintenance of financial records.
- Planning and organizing of diplomatic cultural events.
Office Manager
American Protestant Church of The Hague
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Assistant to Senior and Associate pastors and provided support to members of church leadership team.
- Initiated and implemented streamlined process for preparation of weekly church service bulletin and weekly communications emails.
- Implemented use of Mailchimp platform to build refined, updated, consistent and orderly communications image and flow.
- Established and documented workflow processes, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of office operations and within in various ministries teams.
- Maintained church services and ministry activities calendar.
- Oversaw use and rental of building facilities to outside groups, and individuals for meetings, and private events.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
Treasurer
American Women's Club of The Hague
06.2018 - 12.2019
- In volunteer role was member of Board of Directors responsible for operational and administrative decision making activities.
- Advised management regarding significant expenditures to keep operations in line with budget limitations.
- Implemented and documented use of Exact Online to enhance and streamline accounting processes for maximum efficiency.
- Drafted monthly financial reports to assist Board in operational planning, key decision making and support with decision-making needs.
- Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant execution of monthly expense payments, and accounting processes.
- Accurately projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews. Determined periodic cash flow needs and liquidation of investment assets.
Volunteer
Various organizations
01.2003 - 12.2016
- Volunteered at various non-profit organizations; American Women's Club of Brussels, International School of The Hague, and American Protestant Church of The Hague.
- Sought opportunities to apply transferable skills and experiences and make contributions to the community.
- Applied strong organizational and planning skills in planning of special events and conferences.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Applied accounting, budgeting, auditing, planning, supervisory, and management skills.
Financial Reporting Manager
Ocwen Financial Corporation
02.1998 - 04.2001
- Supervised financial reporting department of this publicly traded company engaged in acquiring and servicing of subprime mortgage loans.
- Drafted and filed SEC reports (Form 10K, 10Q) press releases, and annual financial statements. Ensured compliance, accurate and timely filing.
- Developed and implemented department policies and procedures.
- Researched and implemented industry, regulatory and USGAAP reporting practices and requirements.
- Supervised, coached and lead staff, issued performance reviews.
- Oversaw monthly financial consolidation.
- Worked collaboratively with other department heads, high-level company personnel and external auditors.
Auditor
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
06.1987 - 12.1997
- Progressive growth from staff to manager level.
- Audit of financial services clients, specialized in off-shore mutual funds.
- Planned, budgeted, coordinated, lead and supervised various audits concurrently.
- Prepared fee proposals, invoicing and performed collections.
- Tested internal controls, reviewed accounting and reporting treatment for compliance.
- Audited financial statements for compliance with USGAAP and industry practices.
- Coached and supervised staff and issued performance reviews.
- Lead and worked with multicultural and international staff and clients. Coordinated audits with various international PWC offices.
- Promoted to PWC Curaçao Office Manager responsible for audit and administrative operations and related operational financial results.
- Reported directly to PWC Partners and engaged with high-level client personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
C.W.Post College of Long Island University
Long Island, New York12.1987
Skills
- Accounting and Auditing
- Excellent Correspondence and Report Writing
- Proficient Verbal and Written Communication
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Procedural Streamlining
- Dependable, reliable and punctual
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly organized, tactful, autonomous, flexible, team spirit and discrete
- Microsoft Office 365
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Office management
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant, New York State
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Embassy of Panama to the Kingdom of the Netherlands
01.2022 - Current
Office Manager
American Protestant Church of The Hague
07.2019 - 12.2021
Treasurer
American Women's Club of The Hague
06.2018 - 12.2019
Volunteer
Various organizations
01.2003 - 12.2016
Financial Reporting Manager
Ocwen Financial Corporation
02.1998 - 04.2001
Auditor
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
06.1987 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
C.W.Post College of Long Island University
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant, New York State
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