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Ermira Desku

Ermira Desku

Pristina

Summary

With over 10 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, reporting and tax compliance, I bring expertise in managing financial records, reconciling data, and preparing comprehensive financial reports. Holding an MBA in Finance and a Certified Accountant credential, I have worked with organizations like USAID, Deloitte, and Crimson Finance Fund (non bank financial institution), developing a deep understanding of financial management and compliance. I am detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and passionate about delivering high-quality financial solutions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

ACCOUNTANT

USAID/Kosovo
Pristina, Kosovo
01.2019 - Current
  • Developing and monitoring International Cooperative Administrative Support Services/Alternate Service Provider (ICASS/ASP) and Program-Funded Operational Costs (PFOC) budgets.
  • Ensuring full compliance with all applicable financial management rules and regulations.
  • Recording all accounting transactions required to fully execute the PFOC, and ICASS/ASP budgets.
  • Reviewing and providing clearance for all funding documents, such as contracts, travel authorizations, purchase orders, leases, etc.
  • Providing funding availability for USAID procurement actions processed by USAID and by the Department of State, using their Integrated Logistics Management System.
  • Preparation of miscellaneous obligating documents to fund all related recurring costs, including payroll.
  • Conducting a period review of unliquidated PFOC-funded obligations and taking appropriate action to deobligate funds no longer required.
  • Reconciliation between the Mission's reported disbursements and those recorded by USDO Charleston, and the US Treasury.
  • Recording of inter-agency charges from the U.S. government agencies.
  • Preparation of periodic accounting reports, comparative expense reports, etc.

ACCOUNTANT

KosAdvisors L.L.C
Pristina, Kosovo
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Monthly bookkeeping and preparation of statutory financial statements.
  • Tax compliance services.
  • Payroll services.
  • Delivering and monitoring multiple client engagements.
  • Assistance in other professional duties, as required by management.
  • Advise clients in a range of different industries on tax matters.

BPS SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Deloitte Albania and Kosova
Pristina
09.2018 - 01.2019
  • Delivering and monitoring multiple client engagements;
  • Supervise, submit and deliver preparation of the followings: Monthly VAT return, Withholding Tax on Interest, Rent, Royalty, Personal Income Tax and Pension Contribution, CIT;
  • Payroll compliance services;
  • Review of monthly bookkeeping;
  • Preparation of statutory financial statements including: balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, statement of changes in equity, notes to financial statements, as well as annual corporate income tax (CIT) returns for the clients;
  • Write and review tax advice for the client;
  • Training and mentoring more junior staff;
  • Advise clients in a range of different industries on tax matters;
  • Assist Managers and Partners in business development efforts - drafting proposals etc

TAX CONSULTANT 2

Deloitte Albania and Kosova
Pristina
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Tax compliance services as below: Preparation of VAT Sales and Purchases Books and submission of monthly VAT return, Preparation and submission of Withholding Tax on Interest, Rent, Royalty, Preparation and submission of Personal Income Tax and Pension Contribution;
  • Payroll compliance services;
  • Monthly bookkeeping and preparation of statutory financial statements including: balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, statement of changes in equity, notes to financial statements, as well as annual corporate income tax (CIT) returns for the clients;
  • Ad-hoc tax advisory services for clients

BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTANT

Crimson Finance Fund
Pristina
05.2014 - 06.2017
  • Preparation of credit portfolio reports on daily and ad hoc bases for management and loan officers;
  • Preparation of financial reports in monthly, quarterly and yearly basis according to IFRS and CBK requirements for management and outside authorities;
  • Preparation and declaration of reports to TAK;
  • Preparation of payroll and other financial areas on interest;
  • Preparation of ad hoc reports as required by management;
  • Other duties as required by management;
  • Maintenance of books and records;
  • Reconciliation of petty cash and bank statements;
  • Reconciliation of data in loan software, amortization plans, books and records, financial statements and bank statements

CASHIER AND SALES ASSOCIATE

Eagles Beachwear and Swimwear
Myrtle Beach
06.2013 - 09.2013

*Retail seasonal experience

SALES ASSOCIATE

Bargain Beachwear
Myrtle Beach
07.2013 - 09.2013

*Retail seasonal experience

BANKING SERVICES OFFICER - INTERNSHIP

ProCredit Bank
Pristina
07.2012 - 10.2012

Education

MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST EXCEL 2016 -

Microsoft
02.2025

EXECUTIVE MBA - Finance

CITY College, International Faculty of The University of Sheffield
Thessaloniki, GREECE
06-2023

CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANT -

Society of Certified Accountants And Auditors
Pristina, Kosovo
12-2017

BACHELOR OF BANKS, FINANCES AND ACCOUNTING -

University of Pristina
Pristina, Kosovo
05.2014

CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC FINANCES -

PISU - Pristina International Summer University
Pristina, Kosovo
07.2012

CERTIFICATE IN "ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS AND TAXATION" -

AFAS - Association for Finance and Accounting Services
Pristina, Kosovo
06.2012

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Intuit QuickBooks specialist
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Full-cycle accounting
  • Budgeting assistance
  • Reporting
  • Budget analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Financial statement preparation

Languages

ALBANIAN, ENGLISH, C1

Driving Licence

B

Honours And Awards

  • Scholarship Distinguished Student in 2011 and 2012 - award by the University of Prishtina, given each year to most distinguished students during the academic year
  • The student of the year 2015 for 'Accountant Technician' level - by the Society of Certified Accountants and Auditors
  • The student of the year 2017 for 'Certified Accountant' level - by the Society of Certified Accountants and Auditors

Timeline

ACCOUNTANT

KosAdvisors L.L.C
08.2020 - 12.2021

ACCOUNTANT

USAID/Kosovo
01.2019 - Current

BPS SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Deloitte Albania and Kosova
09.2018 - 01.2019

TAX CONSULTANT 2

Deloitte Albania and Kosova
07.2017 - 08.2018

BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTANT

Crimson Finance Fund
05.2014 - 06.2017

SALES ASSOCIATE

Bargain Beachwear
07.2013 - 09.2013

CASHIER AND SALES ASSOCIATE

Eagles Beachwear and Swimwear
06.2013 - 09.2013

BANKING SERVICES OFFICER - INTERNSHIP

ProCredit Bank
07.2012 - 10.2012

MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST EXCEL 2016 -

Microsoft

EXECUTIVE MBA - Finance

CITY College, International Faculty of The University of Sheffield

CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANT -

Society of Certified Accountants And Auditors

BACHELOR OF BANKS, FINANCES AND ACCOUNTING -

University of Pristina

CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC FINANCES -

PISU - Pristina International Summer University

CERTIFICATE IN "ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS AND TAXATION" -

AFAS - Association for Finance and Accounting Services
Ermira Desku