Accounting Management
Resume:
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Phone 817-***-**** . E-mail ************@*****.***
Akilah M. Curtis
SUMMARY
An accounting/finance position that utilizes my
professional experience and educational background.
Core competencies include:
Financial Analysis
Variance Analysis
Excel Modeling
Forecasting& Budgeting
Financial Statements/Reporting
Technology Integration
Regulatory Compliance
Cost Reductions
Accounting Management
Efficiency Improvements
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Master in Professional Accounting
Bachelor in Business Administration
Major: Accounting
Minor: Management Information Systems
Professional development and technical training
CPA License #086105
Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft SharePoint
Services, Windows Operating Systems, Peoplesoft GL,
Hyperion Essbase, Oracle Financial Analyzer
professional experience
September 2006 - Present: CitiMortgage
Finance Manager
Manage finance staff to support achievement of
overall corporate goals and objectives
Lead expense reengineering team to create best
practices across multiple businesses
Complied monthly financial reporting packages for
senior management
Perform financial trending, product line, and
metric analysis on operational expense budgets of
$400MM and a workforce of more than 7,000 employees
Provide recommendations to internal clients on
expense reduction and operation improvement
Increase process efficiency and productivity in
response to corporate acquisitions
Forecast and track corporate strategic business
initiatives
Instrumental in company integration of financial
systems
Strategically restructured financial reporting
processes in response to organizational growth
May 2004 - September 2006: CitiMortgage
Sr. Financial Analyst
Managed Mortgage operational expense budgets in
excess of $7MM and a workforce of more than 1,200
employees
Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and
performed variance analysis in accordance with
business forecasts
Saved more than $400m in annual telecom expenses
through extensive research
Displayed excellent verbal and written
communication skills and experience presenting
analysis and recommendations to all levels of
management
Handled multiple ad-hoc projects while
demonstrating effective time management skills with
little to no supervision
Performed month close duties such as general ledger
account reconciliation and analysis, journal
entries, and close reporting preparation
February 2002 - May 2004: Texas Department of
Transportation
Accountant II
Implemented and enhanced systems and programs for
effective accounting practices
Appointed team lead on fuel project for TXDOT North
Texas region
Created financial database within Microsoft Access
to audit district's utility accounts as a result of
recent deregulation laws
Developed financial reports and spreadsheets for
Regional Directors
Examined financial records for accuracy,
completeness, and compliance utilizing US generally
accepted accounting principles
Appointed as departmental liaison among financial
institutions, external vendors, and other entities
on accounting issues
Processed and coded data into agency's automated
accounting systems
Reviewed financial and operational procedures to
enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls
Summer 2000: Arthur Andersen, LLP
Technology Risk Consultant
Conducted intensive analysis of client's financial
statements utilizing generally accepted auditing
standards
Developed and designed documentation tracking
client's business process flow
Audited and evaluated client's methodology for
efficiency
Tested client's internal software for effectiveness
Developed financial reports reflecting client's
financial analysis
Community involvement
Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
(community service sorority)
Volunteer with various community service
organizations such as Girls, Inc., North Texas Food
Bank, National Urban League of Dallas
Member of A.C.E. Toastmasters Club #9672
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