NOROLAIN P.
Senior Government Finance Officer
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About
Norolain L. P. is a seasoned Government Finance Officer with over 8 years of experience in managing, disbursing, and liquidating government grants and program funds, primarily within the Department of Education - Division of Lanao del Norte. Based in Bacolod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, Norolain has developed expertise in fund accounting, restricted grant tracking, and ensuring compliance with COA audit standards, making her skills directly applicable to US Nonprofit GAAP accounting. As an Administrative Assistant II serving as a Disbursing Officer, she manages daily disbursements similar to handling multiple nonprofit clients in QuickBooks Online, processes disbursement vouchers, handles bank reconciliation, monitors cash flows, and prepares monthly financial statements. Her role extends to performing budget vs actual analysis for various grants and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and compliance. Norolain holds a Master in Public Administration with a major in Organizational Management and is a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, showcasing her capacity for both governmental and nonprofit financial sectors.
Why hire me
I have 8 years as Disbursing Officer at DepEd handling millions in government grants with ZERO COA disallowance - this is US nonprofit fund accounting. I track restricted grants by school/project (like your class tracking), reconcile bank daily, prepare audit-ready reports. MPA Graduate (Organizational Management), CSC Professional 81.15, Diploma in Governmental Management. QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor in progress. Work style: detail-oriented, honest with funds, deadline-driven monthly close. I organize receipts in Google Drive and deliver clean books. Available 8PM-11PM PHT (8AM-11AM EST) for 15-30 hrs/week, can ramp to full-time. I want to make the world a better place through accurate, ethical financial management. Long-term, loyal, fast learner.
Experience
Administrative Assistant II - Disbursing Officer
Department of Education - Division of Lanao del Norte · 2017 — PresentOversaw daily disbursement and fund tracking across multiple schools and programs, similar to managing multiple nonprofit clients in QuickBooks Online. Processed Disbursement Vouchers, Cash Advances, ADA, and Liquidation Reports ensuring adherence to COA regulations, maintaining a record of zero disallowance. Conducted bank reconciliation, cash flow monitoring, and comparison analysis of budget versus actual expenses for MOOE and special program grants. Maintained precise tracking for restricted grants, analogous to US nonprofit fund management. Compiled monthly financial statements, grant reports, and organized audit-ready documentation using Google Drive. Coordinated with accounting staff, budget officers, and school administrators throughout the monthly close and reporting cycle.Community Empowerment Facilitator
Department of Social Welfare and Development - CARAGA · 2014 — 2016Implemented community development programs while monitoring fund utilization and compliance for grant reporting in 4Ps communities. Led training sessions focused on financial literacy and documentation for beneficiaries.Community Facilitator (Volunteer)
Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc. · 2014 — PresentEngaged in volunteer roles involving nonprofit operations and community organizing, recognized with a Certificate of Recognition for Compassion and Volunteerism.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Master in Public Administration (Major: Organizational Management)Mindanao State University Main Campus / Maigo Extension · 2023 — 2026
- Certificate in Governmental ManagementMindanao State University · 2023 — 2026
- Bachelor of Science in Community DevelopmentMindanao State University - Main Campus · 2006 — 2013
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