Tewodros T. Abegaz, (Teddy)
Address: ***** ****** **. ******, ** 75243
Email id: ***************@*****.***
Contact no.: 469-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
. 8+ years of accomplished experience in the field of accounting
. Detailed knowledge about accounting principles, accounting standards,
book keeping procedures and office practices
. Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability
to make well thought out decisions
. Knowledge of all accounting functions: GL, PL and BS -
reconciliations, cost, cash control, AP and AR
. Experience in US GAAP accounting and monthly closing processes
. Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive
experience in accounting systems
EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - All Parts passed, September 2012
. Master of Science (MSc.) in Accounting and Finance, Addis Ababa
University, 2007-2009, GPA 3.50
. BA Degree in Accounting, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 2003-2007,
GPA 3.62
. Associate Degree in Accounting, Addis Ababa Commercial College,
Ethiopia, 2001-2003, GPA 3.66
COMPUTER SKILLS:
. SAP, QuickBooks, Peachtree Complete Accounting, AS400, LPS, iPortal,
EPW, FPS, Trustee Track
. Advanced Microsoft Excel with Pivot table & Vlookup, Word, Access,
PowerPoint, and Outlook Express.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
04/11- Present
Bank of America
Accounting Specialist
. Reviewed accounting documents for accuracy and compliance
. Verified and invoiced (billed) fees to clients
. Reviewed file to ensure all valid fees that will be incurred through
sale are included in the bid.
. Review vendor invoices, ensure all the fees the vendor is billing are
valid and entered correctly.
. Reviewed the foreclosure process to verify and invoice fees to clients
correctly and timely.
. Resolved discrepancies between foreclosure processing system and
vendor invoices.
. Reconcile Vendor statement with Internal Statement.
. Reviewed Aged Payables
. Made the necessary adjustment when defaulted borrowers made payment to
reinstate the loan.
. Responsible for special projects
06/07 - 05/10
Panafric Global, Ethiopia
Senior Accountant
(International company working on Freight forwarding over 87 countries and
sole agent of DHL-Danzas)
. Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to
accounts, such as general ledger accounts
. Reviewed accounting documents for accuracy and compliance and resolve
accounting discrepancies
. Prepared and send invoices to clients and explain billing invoices and
accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.
. Prepared and maintained various supporting documents like bills,
receipts, vouchers, invoices, purchase orders.
. Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries,
invoices, and other accounting documents.
. Managed financial departments with responsibility for Budgets,
Payroll, Accounts Payable and Receivable
. Reconciled book balance to bank balance using computerized accounting
system
. Handled the monthly reconciliation of all major balance sheet
accounts, especially A/R, Pre-Paid, and A/P
. Prepared profit and loss statements and monthly and year end closing
and other accounting reports
. Measured and analyzed company's financial and operating performance
and compiled annual work plan and activity report for the organization
. Interact with internal & external auditors in completing audits and
Liaised between the company, bank, creditors, and customers
. Managed accounting department reporting directly to General Managers.
. Perform an outstanding job on credit collection and analysis of more
than 2 million dollars which was outstanding over five years from 35
different countries
. Implement credit analysis and collection strategy which significantly
improved the company's profitability
11/03 - 06/07
Commercial Nominees
Accountant/Accounts Clerk
(Engaged in Private Trust Administration, Share dealing, Real Estate
Administration, Pension and Provident Fund Administration)
. Managed more than 15 company's Real Estate Accounts
. Managed more than 45 company's Provident Fund Accounts
. Managed more than 15 Private Trust Accounts
. Managed Account Receivable and Account Payable.
. Handled the complete accounting cycle, including opening, posting
entries and closing of accounts
. Prepared financial statements, monthly and year end closing & other
accounting reports, and Bank reconciliation
. Analyzed account balances for accuracy and compliance and ensured
proper filing of documents
. Maintained fixed assets and record depreciation
. Post tickets and vouchers into subsidiary ledger, general ledger and
balance daily transaction
. Handled the monthly reconciliation of all major balance sheet accounts
Reference: Available upon request.