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Accounting Real Estate

Location:
Dallas, TX, 75201
Posted:
April 08, 2013

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Resume:

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.



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