ANDRE H. FERNELON MBA CPA

**** ******** **. # **, ******** New York 11213

Telephone: (718) 919- 0396 E-Mail: aculbv@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile 347-***-****

PERSONAL SUMMARY

Highly organized, reliable, meticulous and diligent professional with extensive hands on experience.

Strong team player efficiently meets all financial deadlines without compromising accuracy.

EDUCATION:

Professional Status CPA (New York & New Jersey) Notary Public

City University of New York B.Sc Accounting

Long Island University MBA Finance

SKILLS:

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Quickbooks, MAS 90, ATX, Turbo Tax)

EXPERIENCE:

Vernon J Key & Associates - Certified Public Accountants – Queens, NY

Auditor Jan 2010 - Dec 2010 (Part Time Basis)

Accountable for reviewing and verifying records, ensured compliance with policies, procedures and standards

Coordinated with the audit manager on audit scope and findings

Responsible for ad-hoc project work and on-going compliance testing

Tracked analysis and payment approval of the firm’s account payable

Performed a full spectrum of accounting functions including audit testing for numerous accounts

Identified and corrected significant accounting errors.

Tripi Engraving & Printing Co. - the Parent Company comprising a 5 member group – Brooklyn, NY

Capitol Engraving Co. - An independent subsidiary of the parent

Port Printing Co. - An independent subsidiary of the parent

S & S Office Supply Consultants & Palagraphx Stationers, LLC – Brooklyn, New York

Two (2) affiliated independent subsidiaries.

Controller February 1996 – Present

Coordinate month-end closing activities, including account analyses, financial statement preparation and review, analyze P&L variances for assigned departments and provide material variance explanations.

Prepared financial analysis of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules.

Delivered a 20% expense reduction through analytical studies of business performance.

Analyzed intercompany account balances for completeness and took corrective action where necessary

Responsible for fiscal records and the preparation of financial reports involving fixed asset accounting

Collaborate with management on surplus matters including investment logistics, payroll and tax obligations

Liaised with corporate officers and external auditors with regards to financial intercompany matters

Review expense reports, accruals and journal entries for completeness.

Assumed responsibility for resolving payroll related accounts and tax disputes with federal and local agencies

Command Woodworking Corporation – Bronx, New York

Accountant Nov 1992 - December 1995

Commended by business auditors for developing and implementing new, efficient accounting system.

Filed union reports and quarterly tax schedules, performed account reconciliation and analysis.

Handled and prepared the cash receipts and cash disbursements, trial balance and general ledger journals

Instituted a cost reduction program reducing overall expenses by approximately 10%

Introduced firms credit granting and collection procedures resulting in a 10% increase in cash flow.

Assisted with documentation of key controls saving time and reducing labor cost by 15% in a fiscal year.

Halcyon Beach Hotel – Caribbean

Assistant Accountant February 1986 – December 1988

Involved in all accounting functions through the general ledger

Assisted controller in preparation and review of monthly financial statements

Prepared schedules to facilitate year-end audit

Prepared monthly bank reconciliation, Journal Entries and accruals

Supervised and analyzed all aspects of inventory and controls

Prepared monthly closing entries and annual inventory adjustments for storerooms

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