DAVID POWERS CPA

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EXPERIENCE

David Powers CPA (self-employed), Brooklyn, NY

Owner/Certified Public Accountant, January 2014 – P resent

Offered accounting and outsourced CFO services to small and medium sized businesses

Prepared individual and small business tax returns and provided tax planning advice to a variety of clients

Maint ained a variety of certifications including Quickbooks Pro Advisor

Worked on forensic accounting projects and provided litigation support to attorneys

Sylebra Capital Management, Hong Kong

Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, July 2011 – August 2013

Responsible for all non-investment aspects relating to the l aunch of a global, Asia focused Long Short TMT E quity Fund

Work closely with counsel on PPM/Offering Documents, Advisory Agreements and Management Agreements

Manage all compliance requirements with SFC (Type 9 License) and SEC (Exempt Reporting Advisor)

Design and manage all processes to monitor short disclosure reporting in various markets, t rade flows, allocations, settlements, NAV

reconciliations and investor subscriptions/redemptions as well as design all reporting systems utilized for daily and monthly reporting

Implement Portfolio Management System, with two PBs, two FAs, ISDA counterparties and integrate with EMS

Responsible for all interactions with Fund Administrators, Prime Brokers, Investors, Auditors, Managed Accounts and other counterparties

Manage execution trader and oversee daily P&L reporting, sourcing of stock borrows and trade break reconciliation

Turiya C apital, Hong Kong

Head of Finance, October 2009 – December 2010

Took lead on all Finance and Accounting related matters for a successful launch of a global, Asia focused Long Short Equity Fund

Actively involved in the selection, implementation and day to day use of all systems including EMS, PMS and GL.

Work closely with counsel on PPM/Offering Documents, Advisory Agreements, Management Agreements, Participation Agreements

Actively involved in selecting service providers including Prime Brokers, Fund Administrator, Auditor and Tax advisors

Keep accounting records for four corporate entities and manage cash and accounts payable

Detailed understanding of operations including settlement, corporate actions and daily reconciliations with prime brokers

Extensive participation in investor due diligence meetings

DKR Oasis (Hong Kong) LLC, Hong Kong

Director, Global Taxation, October, 2007 – October, 2009

Work closely with General Counsel and CFO to implement processes in order to run the organization in a more efficient manner

Independently manage all US and foreign tax matters for funds, corporate offices and principals of the organization

Manage all aspects of SPVs in the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Cyprus and Cayman Islands

Liaise with outside accountants, tax preparers, legal counsel and counterparties worldwide

Manage transfer pricing and revenue allocation among corporate offices in US, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore and Israel

Participate in various committees relating to deal review and new jurisdiction approval

Supervise corporate accountants to ensure proper production of financial statements, cash management, record keeping and cost control

PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, New York, NY

Tax Senior Associate - Investment Management, January, 2004 – October, 2007

Maintain client relationships with high profile hedge funds and private equity firms

Supervise associates and independently research and solve complex tax problems

Review partnership agreements, incorporation documents, debt instruments and fee agreements to determine legal structure of investment

platforms

Experience with hybrid instruments and the tax implications of notional principal contracts, futures, forwards and other derivatives

Prepare and review federal and state partnership tax returns including analysis related to foreign reporting and state apportionment

Extensive knowledge relating to complex treaty structures including but not limited to PFIC and CFC rules

EDUCATION

Pace University, New York, NY

Masters of Science, Taxation, May, 2006

GPA: 3.5/4.0

Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ

Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude, Accounting, January, 2004

GPA: HONORS: Deans List (all semesters)

3.9/4.0

Member, Lambda Sigma Tau (Academic Honor Society)

Member, Beta Gamma Sigma (National Business Honor Society)

LICENSES

Certified Public Accountant (New York)

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (New York)

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