Project Manager Management

KENYATTA J. ANDREWS, C.P.A.

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SUMMARY

Finance and Accounting professional with 10+ years of relevant industry

experience. Accustomed to working in both large and small team settings

and under intense conditions with stringent deadlines. Especially versed in

Senior Financial Analyst, Controllership, and Project Management positions

in Fortune 100 companies. Skill set includes: highly organized, detailed

oriented, self-starter, and creative problem-solver. Also has international

market experience due to working/living in the United Kingdom for an

extended period of time.

SKILLS and CERTIFICATIONS

. Licensed Certified Public Accountant

. Microsoft Office - Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access

. Excel Skills Include: pivots tables, vlookups, etc

. General Ledger Systems - TM1, Hyperion, and Essbase

. Financial Modeling skills and scenario testing

. Basel III capital adequacy and liquidity testing

EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN EXPRESS (2006 - 2012)

Finance Manager, American Express Technologies (AET) (2009 - 2012)

New York, NY

Provided decision support related to monthly management reporting including

identification of potential risks and opportunities in AET business unit

financials, perform monthly variance analysis (budget vs. actual), and

compile and refresh quarterly forecast/budget.

. Led month end close process for AET business units including variance

analysis commentary and rectification of expenses recovery issues.

. Identified/managed potential risks/opportunities and unusual trends in

business units' P&Ls and balance sheets.

. Prepared and refreshed forecasts/budgets for business units and ensured

adherence to expense targets and reductions.

. Communicated monthly financial results to senior management and ensured

complete and adequate understanding.

. Evaluated current processes and provided recommendations for continuous

process improvements.

Chief of Staff to International Controller, International Controllership

(IC) (2008 - 2009) London, UK

Coordinated financial control and regulatory reporting activities across

AXP International Finance organization and managed the logistical,

administrative and communication efforts of the International

Controllership Office.

. Ensured complete and timely filing of required Bank Holding Company

documentation with Federal Reserve Board and other regulatory bodies.

. Coordinated and organized quarter close activities across multiple

international markets and consolidated financial results to be reported

to senior management based on local ledgers and financials.

. Drafted and distributed cross-regional communications including

summarizing the latest white papers and financial guidance.

. Planned and executed logistics for cross-regional meetings and summits

spanning all of Europe, Far East, and Latin America.

. Organized and implemented activities to improve employee engagement.

. Acted as the liaison between the International Controller (based in

London) and his world-wide direct reports and employees.

. Tracked and reported the status of IT projects to International

Controller and Senior Management Team.

. Worked closely with Executive Assistant to prepare International

Controller for important meetings and presentations.

Finance Manager, Corporate Planning and Analysis (CP&A) (2007 - 2008)

New York, NY

Supported the overall management of AXP Corporate Segment's financial

close, forecast, and risk assessment processes.

. Provided P&L analysis and relevant benchmarking data for monthly and

quarterly Business Unit Review process.

. Performed monthly and quarterly budget variance analysis and identified

potential risks/opportunities for AXP.

. Calculated pertinent metrics and prepared monthly financial results

dashboard for Senior Management.

. Investigated and rectified unusual postings booked in Corporate Segment.

Project Manager, Treasury - Enterprise Money Movement (EMM) (2006 - 2007)

Phoenix, AZ

Project Manager on the Risk Mitigation Initiative for the implementation of

the Enterprise Money Movement Platform.

. Led multi-regional and cross-functional Risk Mitigation Initiative

related to the implementation of the large and highly complex Enterprise

Money Movement Platform.

. Ensured that technical project implementation risks were properly

identified/documented and action plans implemented.

. Tracked and maintained enterprise funding streams, analyzed cost over-

runs, and re-calibrated budget when necessary.

. Improved project planning and status reporting that increased controls

and improved risk transparency and communication.

RESOURCES CONNECTION (2002 - 2004)

New York, NY

Consultant, Financial Services Group

Provided audit and accounting consulting services specifically related to

Sarbanes-Oxley implementation and compliance.

. Validated clients' self-assessment and documentation of internal control

structure using COSO risk framework to determine adequacy to satisfy the

mandates of Sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

. Identified weaknesses in clients' internal control structure and assisted

with formulation of remediation plans that eliminated or mitigated the

impact of weaknesses resulting in increased organizational risk

transparency.

. Tested the operating effectiveness of key controls through re-performance

and walk-through of control activities and rendered independent opinions

about adequacy and strength.

UBS PAINEWEBBER (1999 - 2002)

New York, NY

Project Manager, Equity Transition Group (2001 - 2002)

Project Manager tasked to consolidate/transfer legacy P&L and Balance Sheet

accounts of the former Paine Webber, Inc. Equities Group into the newly

formed UBS PaineWebber, Inc.

. Developed a checklist that ensured efficient and complete shut-down of

former PaineWebber business units valued at $400M which accomplished 35%

of the Change Management Program.

. Strengthened strategic planning and decision-making by effectively

communicating to senior management the status of the Change Management

Program via progress reports, management summaries and risk updates.

. Strengthened strategic planning and decision-making by effectively

communicating to senior management the status of the Change Management

Program via progress reports, management summaries and risk updates.

. Completed the Change Management Project within the targeted deadline

despite constant reductions in human resources.

Senior Financial Analyst, Investment Banking Division (1999 - 2001)

Provided financial reporting and analysis for Investment Banking Division

to UBS PaineWebber Corporate and Senior Management.

. Upgraded and managed revenue status reports which resulted in more

accurate revenue estimates and forecasting.

. Streamlined two days off the monthly close process by consolidating and

automating several component reports through initiating and coordinating

efforts with the Information Technology Group.

. Prepared mid-month and final P&L estimates including detailed revenue

reports broken out by product, industry and banker that directly

facilitated corporate decision-making and planning.

. Explained Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet variances using analytical

procedures and industry information to benchmark and maintain budget

versus actual performance within a tolerable range.

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (1995 - 1999)

New York, NY

Senior Auditor, Capital Markets Group

Managed and Performed audits of mutual funds, investment companies, and

investment partnerships.

. Completed financial statement filings with SEC within the 60 day deadline

through effective use of time management, supervision of junior staff,

and detailed understanding of audit procedures.

. Planned, supervised, and executed the audits of several Fortune 500

clients within the budgeted labor and time constraints.

EDUCATION

William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration

University of Rochester

Master of Business Administration

Concentrations: Finance and Organizational Competitive Strategy

Rochester, NY

Tuskegee University

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Tuskegee, AL

AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Member - 100 Black Men of America and Chairman - St. Mark Baptist Church HIV and

London AIDS Program

Communication Liaison - Sons Of Kings Vice-President - Alpha Phi Alpha

Lodge - Prince Hall Fraternity, Inc. - ZZ? Chapter

Certified New York Cares Volunteer

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