Irena Asante-Boadi
Houston, Texas. 77077.
Contact: 832-***-****
E-Mail:****************@*****.***.
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an entry level accounting /finance where communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills will enhance company visibility and profitability.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Self-motivated, a problem solver with strong analytical skills.
• Enthusiastic leader and cooperative team player with excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel (pivot tables, v look ups, Macros, charts, graphs), and PowerPoint, Access. Oracle, SAP
EDUCATION
• Texas Southern University,
B.B.A in Investment Banking and Energy Finance Houston, Texas Aug 2007 – Dec2011 . GPA: 3.58/4.0
1 of 7 students in the Investment Banking and Energy Finance Program, with emphasis on derivatives, oil and gas industry and valuation models. Completed several projects on obtaining long and short Futures, Forward and Options contracts.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Atlantic Auto
Billing & Transaction Rep Sugarland, Texas Jan 2012- Present
• Processing enrollment or billing transactions, auditing bills to ensure accuracy.
• Operating processes to ensure timely mailing of invoices, acting as a point of escalation for issues with customer accounts, and facilitating reporting,
• Reconciliation and data collection for third party vendors or other systems and processes.
• Validate billing accuracy for standard and complex products in daily bill audit process focusing on attention to detail and quality.
• Employ analytical skills in correcting customer issues resulting from failed transactions in SAP, billing or invoicing errors and exceptions, and issues such as incorrect price calculation for customers
• Review daily SAP exception reports and resolve system generated errors in a timely manner
Lifttouch healthcare Services
Staff Accountant – Houston, Texas Jan 2011-Dec 2011
• Under general supervision, responsible for routine tasks, established projects and routine problem solving .
• Reconciliations of general ledger accounts
• Verified, invoices and processed insurance policies, endorsements and/or claims.
• Processed and revised draft insurance proposals; proofreading documents for accuracy and completeness.
• .Researched and resolved any issues identified as a result of the month-end process
• .Analyzed data and identified any problems or opportunities as a result of the analysis Daily invoicing of customers
Budget Office, Texas Southern University
Student Assistant Houston, Texas January 2010- Dec 2010
• Received incoming calls regarding Budget transfer, Supplementary Salaries and Personal Action Forms.
• Filled Personal Action Forms, Budget Transfers and Supplementary Salaries into appropriate file cabinets.
• Worked closely with the office administrator in enforcement of project deadlines and schedules.
• .Understood and utilized appropriate analytical methodologies, tools and systems to enhance analysis.
• Performed work related errands as requested such as going to the post office and bank etc
• Ensured proper documentation of standard procedures.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
• Finance Boot Camp.( Understanding Financial Statements by Lyn M. Fraser, Aileen Ormiston).
• Advanced Topics in Investments(Fundamentals of Derivatives Markets by Robert L. Mcdonald)
• Real World Financial Training.
• Understanding Global Energy Markets.
• Wall Street Prep program.
• Completed a project on financial Analysis of a company and Capital Asset Budgeting.
HONORS/AWARDS
• Recipient of General University Scholarship – 2007 – 2011.
• Recipient of Jesse H Jones School of Business Gold Award-2009 to 2011.
• Dean’s list-2008-2011.
ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
• Member of National Association for Black Accountants.-2009
• Member of Urban Financial Services-2009
• Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars - 2008
• International Student Organisation – Texas Southern University – 2006