Open To Work
Mariama Saffa
Freetown,W
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with a proven track record, excelling in compliance monitoring, and data integrity. Expert in quantitative analysis and performance tracking, I streamline processes to enhance operational efficiency. Strong communicator and collaborator, I leverage digital proficiency to support strategic decision-making and ensure accountability in financial reporting. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Fellow
We Are Purposeful
Freetown
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained meticulous digital record-keeping for all operational transactions, functioning as the sole on-site finance representative, and ensuring 100% data integrity and seamless communication with remote supervisors.
- Conducted detailed compliance monitoring and performance verification of grantee financial documents against established grant terms, ensuring rigorous adherence to budget and programmatic requirements.
- Streamlined resource tracking and expenditure documentation processes, emphasizing accountability, and efficient data aggregation for end-of-period financial status reports.
- Utilized enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (NetSuite) to manage and validate operational data flows, and payment approval processes.
- Https://wearepurposeful.org/
Finance Officer
ETG Management and ICT Consultancy Ltd
Freetown
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Designed and implemented a systematic data tracking tool for student payments, enabling diligent performance monitoring, and accurate reporting on revenue collection efficiency.
- Analyzed and aggregated complex daily data (income and expenditures) into comprehensive monthly performance reports, providing key evidence for strategic decision-making and operational evaluation.
- Ensured rigorous adherence to internal compliance policies and operational standards, successfully mitigating risks in data handling and process execution.
- Provided focused administrative support, demonstrating strong coordination and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
Finance and Administrative Volunteer
Global Youths and Children's Network SL
Freetown
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided timely financial advice and guidance to team members on various projects.
- Analyzed financial data, including monthly income and expenditures, to support organizational decision-making.
- Actively involved, I monitored and evaluated daily project and administrative activities.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - APPLIED ACCOUNTING
Institute of Public Administration and Management
Freetown, Sierra Leone01.2021
WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION - Freetown, Sierra Leone
Freetown Secondary School for Girls
Freetown, Sierra Leone01.2021
Certification
Microsoft Office Package | ETG Management and ICT Consultancy Ltd | 06-08, 2024
Skills
- Data quality assurance
- Compliance monitoring
- Performance tracking
- Quantitative analysis
- Time Management
- Problem solving
- Financial reporting
- Strategic decision making
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Team collaboration/ coordination
- Digital proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Scheduling/Communication
- QuickBooks & NetSuite
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/10/02
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Sierra Leonean
Hobbies and Interests
- Research
- Reading
- Writing
- Wildlife
- Cooking
Phone Numbers
(+232) 099557097, (+232) 079301491
Languages
Krio
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridRecommendations
- Hawa Olive Brima, Chief Operating Officer, We Are Purposeful, hawa.brima@wearepurposeful.org, (+232) 079876683, https://wearepurposeful.org/
- Raymond Koker, CEO, ETG Management and ICT Consultancy Ltd, raykoker@hotmail.com, (+232) 079666269, https://www.facebook.com/share/1BDyFk6tuT/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Affia Bertin, Finance Manager, We Are Purposeful, affia@wearepurposeful.org, (+232) 076961954, https://wearepurposeful.org/
Timeline
Finance Fellow
We Are Purposeful
02.2025 - 08.2025
Finance Officer
ETG Management and ICT Consultancy Ltd
06.2024 - 01.2025
Finance and Administrative Volunteer
Global Youths and Children's Network SL
03.2023 - 04.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - APPLIED ACCOUNTING
Institute of Public Administration and Management
WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION - Freetown, Sierra Leone
Freetown Secondary School for Girls