Senior Finance Accounting Analyst
Hands-on Senior Finance Accounting Analyst with strong, diverse background
in financial analysis, operations, finance, accounting, bookkeeping,
analysis, forecasting, and budgeting, management reporting, compliance,
auditing, local/state/federal tax laws and tax reporting, financial
advising, funds management in operational and front-office areas of banks,
financial institutions, brokers, hospitals and medical associations;
performing and overseeing financial controls within various environments,
leveraging analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve positive
results.
Successfully managed accounting and main-frame systems implementations
while meeting all project goals and objectives and honoring the
preconceived project constraints of scope, time and budget. Excel in
managing multiple financial/accounting/HR activities concurrently.
Upholding highest level of professional and personal ethics; well-versed in
regulatory requirements. Proficient in use of technology, including MS-
Office, Adobe Editor, Business Object, Monarch, Peregrine, QuickBooks
Enterprise Solutions software and a variety of medium and large scale
computer systems (NextGen, GreatPlains, NetSuite, iGL, Hyperion, Microsoft-
FRx, GLOBUS, OLYMPIC, Avaloq [beginner in JD Edwards, COGNOS TM1+Express])
so to reach top-priority business goals.
Major Skills + Qualifications
Finance/Accounting/Analysis
Swiss IFRS+U.K./U.S.-GAAP SNB/Bank of England/U.S.Fed. Reserve
standards expert reporting
General/Accrual/Financial Head Office/Brokerage Comp. reporting
accounting
Bank-/Finance Comp.-/Trust Product Revenue and Profitability
accounting reporting
Financial Budgeting and SWIFT, SIC and FedWire message
Forecasting processing
Senior Mgmt/Board of Directors BS/Off-BS P&L Supervision
reporting
M.I.S. Maintenance Accts Rec./Payable and Nostro/Vostro
reconcile.
Product Return and Revenue Liquidity/Profitability/CashFlow/Incom
analysis e Ratio calc.
SEC and local Stock Exchange U.S. IRS 1099-xxx and 1042-S data recs
reporting and prod.
Compliance/Taxing
FBAR+FATCA Offshore Disclosure K-1, Corporate+Partnership Tax Return
expert compilation
KYC standalone application Sarbanes-Oxley compliance procedure
implementation impl.
Systems/IT
Proficient in MS-Office, Multiple Core-system design/concept
AdobeEditor, BusinessObject, literacy
Monarch, Peregrine,
QuickBooksEnterprise, SAP,
NextGen, GreatPlains, NetSuite,
iGL, Hyperion, MS-FRx,
GLOBUS/T24, OLYMPIC, Avaloq
Workflow analysis and re-design
Feasibility Study/Design Module/Version design/maintenance
recommendations
Business Process design and Interface Design testing
implementation
-Workflow/Business Process Requisitory/Change mgmt tool
documentation maintenance
Systems Design/Processing Quality Assurance testing
documentation
EOD/M/Q/Y processing Planning and assisting User
documentation Acceptance Testing
New Design translation into End-user Education/Training
Technical Specs
Business Line/Supplier/Developer Business Object development
interaction
User Requirement analysis MS-Access d'base development
Test Plan and Script drafting MS-FrontPage web-site development
Core-system/Mainframe MS-Excel interface macro processing
implementation development
Operations
C.O.O. assistance Secs/Bonds/OTC/Derivative product
monitoring
Statutory/Regulatory compliance Security Event diarisation
Operational Risk management SWIFT/SIC/FedWire messaging
improvement
Investment/Wealth Management Periodic commission
support preparation/processing
Trust Management support U.S. IRS 1099-xxx and 1042-S forms
compilation
Trade Finance processing KYC maintenance and clarifying
improvement non-compliance
Trading Healthcare
NASD S62/7 successfully absolved CPT Current Procedural Terminology
Expert
Int.Rate-/Currency-/Sec.-trading Medical Equipment and Supply
risk mgmt Management
Trade blottering and charting HIPPA Medical Billing and Collection
Practices
Rollover and Maturities reporting Fee Ticket, Procedure+Diagnose Code
Maintenance
Exposure matrixing/reporting Credit and Collection Policy
Implementation
Internal FOREX transaction Practitioner Credentialing
reporting
General
Hands-on Leadership
Multicultural Business/Ethics and Regulatory/Legal
Life and Work Experience
Languages fluent:
Languages beginner:
French German English Spanish Portuguese Italian
Career Synopsis
SFMA Multispecialty Physician Group on Mount Sinai Medical Center Campus,
Miami Beach, U.S.A.
Financial Controller, Executive Position 2008 till now
Bank of America NA (GWIM) International Wealth and Investment Mgmt,
Miami, U.S.A.
Senior Financial/Business Analyst, Managerial Position 2004-2008
Assent (Andover) LLC, Miami Beach, U.S.A.
Corporate Securities Registered Representative (NASD S62/7) and Equity
Trader (NASD S55) 2003-2004
Barclays Bank (Suisse) SA, Geneva, Switzerland
Business/Financial Analyst, Managerial Position
1992-2003
Chemical Bank New York, Zurich and Geneva, Switzerland and New York, U.S.A.
Financial Controller, Managerial/Executive Position
1986-1992
Advanced Graduate Studies (Linguistics), Ecole du Cercle Commercial Suisse,
Paris, France 1983
Extra-Mural Studies (Economy), University of Cambridge, Cambridge, U.K.
1984
Adv.Grad.Studies (Economy), The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
London, UK. 1985-1986
Advanced Graduate Studies (Linguistics), University of Westminster (The
Polytechnic of Central London), London, U.K. 1986
Advanced Graduate Studies (Linguistics), University of Cambridge,
Cambridge, U.K. 1986
Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA), College of the Swiss Mercantile
Society, London, U.K. 1985-1986
Preparation in specialized curriculum including linguistics, economics,
organizational behavior, accounting, finance, strategy, operations
management, international business, information technology management,
project management, government policy and ethics. Graduated by writing and
defending a master's thesis honored with a Business Degree and
Certification (Association of MBSs [AMBA UK] and internationally
accredited).
University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
Financial/Cost Accountant (Policlinics), Clerical Position
1982-1985
Swiss Army, Waffenplatz Kloten, Zurich, Switzerland
Mandatory service in the Swiss Armed Communication Force unit earning the
stripes as Corporal
1982
Walter Matter SA, Geneva, Switzerland
Financial Accountant, Clerical Position
1981-1982
Undergraduate Studies for Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA), College
of the Swiss Mercantile Society, London, U.K. 1980-1981
Manpower AG, Solothurn, Switzerland, Finance Assignments
1979-1980
Zellulosefabrik Attisholz AG (now Borregaard), Riedholz, Switzerland
Accountant 1980
Howeg Genossenschaft (now transGourmet Suisse SA), Grenchen, Switzerland,
Accountant 1979
Higher Swiss Federal Diploma, Type R (Mathematics) signed SKV, Solothurn,
Switzerland 1976-1979
Graduate studies in federally specified curriculum including economics,
linguistics (bilingual), correspondence (bilingual), corporate and civil
law, mathematics, accounting, politics, geography, typewriting, information
technology/data processing. Graduated through federally stipulated exam
(Accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
[IACBE])
Lower Swiss Federal Diploma, signed SKV, Solothurn, Switzerland 1974-
1976
Undergraduate studies in federally specified curriculum including applied
economics, linguistics (mother tongue), correspondence, mathematics,
accounting, typewriting, statutory/legal reporting and law. Graduated
through federally stipulated exam (Accredited by the International Assembly
for Collegiate Business Education [IACBE])
Academic Credentials Summary
Diploma Lower Kaufm.Berufsschule, Administration/Accounting/Finance,
Solothurn, Switzerland
Diploma Higher Kaufmaennische Berufsschule, Accounting/Finance, Solothurn,
Switzerland
Graduate Studies, Business Administration/Finance, Swiss Mercantile
Society, London, United Kingdom
Cambridge Proficiency Diploma, University of Westminster (frmr Polytechnic
of Central London), London, United Kingdom
Diploma, English Law, Politics, Finance, Accounting, Swiss Mercantile
Society, London, United Kingdom
French Language, Culture, and Literature, Ecole du Cercle Commercial
Suisse, Paris, France
Graduate Studies, Economics, English Language/Literature, University of
Cambridge, Cambridge, U.K.
Corporate Securities Limited Registered Representative (S62/7) NASD, New
York, U.S.A.
Affiliations
( Cambridge University (Honory Member/Wolfson College, Cambridge, U.K.)
( Swiss Mercantile Society
( SKV
( SoliSwiss
( NASD (S62/7)