ISAH HAMISU
Gusau
Summary
Dedicated and highly organized professional with a comprehensive background in Finance/Logistics and general office administration. Possessing strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to confidentiality, I excel in overseeing financial and Logistical/ HR systems, ensuring strict compliance with established protocols. Skilled in managing cash operations, facilitating procurement processes, and conducting accurate financial reporting. Adept at coordinating recruitment, training, and audits, fostering effective team collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance/Administrative & Logistics Officer
Finpact Development Foundation
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: SI-FINDEF PROJECT
- Oversee maintenance of financial and administrative systems for FINDEF offices, ensuring strict compliance with FINDEF financial SOPs
- Provide Logistical Support to the base
- Prepare and monitor project budgets, tracking expenditures against approved budgets, and providing regular financial reports to the project management and donors
- Oversee the processing of payments, including payroll, vendor payments, and reimbursements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to financial policies
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including receipts, invoices, bank statements, and other supporting documentation, in compliance with organizational and donor audit requirements
- Coordinate procurement processes, including the solicitation of bids, vendor selection, and contract management, ensuring transparency and value for money
- Manage the project’s administrative functions, including office management, recordkeeping, and coordination of meetings and events
- Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations related to finance, taxation, and labor, and liaise with relevant government authorities as needed
- Support the project team with financial analysis and forecasting, providing insights to guide decision-making and ensure the efficient use of project resources
- Conduct regular audits and internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial transactions and to identify and address any discrepancies or risks
- Provide training and support to project staff on financial and administrative procedures, ensuring that all team members understand and comply with organizational policies
- Any other duties assigned by the Line Manager
- SI-FINDEF PROJECT
Finance/Logistics & Admin Assistant
Finpact Development Foundation
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: WFP Project
- Coordinate and manage logistics operations including shipping, receiving, and storage of goods
- Develop and implement logistics policies, procedures, and strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Effectively managed inventory, ensuring 98% accuracy in stock level tracking
- Planned and coordinated the transportation of goods, meeting 100% of project participants' demands on time
- Conduct regular audits of inventory and implement corrective actions as necessary
- Manage procurement activities and liaise with suppliers to negotiate prices and terms of supply contracts
- Provide administrative support to the management team, including preparing reports, managing correspondence, and maintaining records
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulations, achieving a 100% compliance rate during internal audits
- WFP Project
Complaints and Feedback Mechanism Assistant
Finpact Development Foundation
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: WFP Project
- Assisted the Protection Officer in working with program staff and beneficiaries to develop structure and methods for managing the complaints and feedback in the field as well as maintaining the integrity of information received
- Managed CFM database by ensuring proper documentation and segregation of CFM data including complaints received, investigated and responded to as well as providing detailed summaries of complaints issues to feedback to the program team during monthly and quarterly meetings/reports
- With support from the Protection Officer ensured the collection of quality complain and feedback across the project locations
- Assisted in programme updates for management and internal information sharing
- Assisted in handling, documenting, confidentiality and security of all informational related to feedback and complaints from beneficiaries
- Supported Complaints and Feedback Mechanism, including communicating responses to complainants; liaise with programmes to ensure prompt follow-up on feedback and complaints received
- Worked with field teams to collect information on potential case studies and success stories
- WFP Project
Finance/Logistics & Administrative Assistant
Tracka Initiative
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Entered financial data into databases/data entry
- Logistics for goods and services delivery
- Produced financial reports and cost analysis reports
- Auditing financial statements and financial information
- Overseeing client accounts/individual accounts
- Using computerized accounting systems
- Reconciled bank statements and data entries
- Budget preparation
- Created purchase invoices
- Coordinated and managed logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution of goods
- Liaised with suppliers to negotiate prices and terms of supply contracts
- Collaborated with the finance team, Finance Managers, and the accounting department
- Managed participant payments and office cash disbursements, updating and uploading cash transactions onto the cost point system, and reconciling cash and book balances daily
Finance/Logistics & Administrative Assistant
IQRAA Foundation
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: National NGO
- Support document filing processes to enhance organizational efficiency and accessibility of records
- Collaborate with Finance Officer to develop and refine reports, aiding informed decision-making for management
- Verify accuracy and completeness of supporting documents before financial transactions, ensuring adherence to protocols
- Assist in tracking and clearing advances promptly, contributing to effective cash flow management
- Maintain efficient filing systems for updated, complete, and secure record management
- Manage petty cash and cash box daily, conduct regular cash counts, and foster positive relationships with program staff to support IQRAA Foundation’s objectives effectively
- National NGO
Support Staff
IQRAA Foundation
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with the Program Team to facilitate seamless execution of program activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives
- Provided comprehensive assistance to the Finance/Admin Officer, contributing to the efficient management of financial and administrative tasks within the department
- Offered dedicated support to all team members across the organization, fostering a cohesive and productive work environment
- Demonstrated proactive involvement in coordinating program initiatives, enhancing team synergy and optimizing resource utilization
- Uphold a commitment to excellence in all aspects of program support, delivering timely and effective assistance to facilitate project success and organizational growth
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
National Open University of Nigeria
Nigeria04.2025
NCE - English & Islamic Studies
College of Education
Maru, Zamfara State, Nigeria01.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point and Excel)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical
- Flexible in multi-tasking
- Highly driven
- Quickly adaptive
- Ability to work in high-pressure situations
- Team management
- Proactive
- Result-oriented
- Homere
- SAGA
- QuickBooks
- Supply chain management
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Transportation planning
- Logistics coordination
- Distribution management
- Materials handling
- Cost reduction strategies
- Documentation management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/16/92
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigerian
Hobbies and Interests
- Research
- Internet Surfing
- Reading
Professional Certifications And Training
- Workshop on Public Speaking, UNICEF
- Workshop on Report Writing, Problem Solving & Time Management, FINPACT Consulting
- Localization and Supply Chain Cohort, Prime Gold
- Workshop on self-branding and public speaking, Ideas Global Academy
- Workshop on Emphatic Communication, UNICEF
- Workshop on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), IQRAA Foundation
Affiliations
- Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances, priorities, and deadlines
- Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to work, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
- Teamwork: A strong team player with experience in collaborating with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients
Accomplishments
- Best staff of the year, 2019, IQRAA Foundation
Languages
Hausa
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance/Administrative & Logistics Officer
Finpact Development Foundation
04.2024 - 03.2025
Finance/Logistics & Admin Assistant
Finpact Development Foundation
04.2022 - 03.2024
Complaints and Feedback Mechanism Assistant
Finpact Development Foundation
03.2021 - 03.2022
Finance/Logistics & Administrative Assistant
Tracka Initiative
01.2020 - 02.2021
Finance/Logistics & Administrative Assistant
IQRAA Foundation
01.2019 - 12.2019
Support Staff
IQRAA Foundation
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
National Open University of Nigeria
NCE - English & Islamic Studies
College of Education
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