PATRICIA MARTINS
New Rochelle, NY 10801
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EDUCATION Pace University, Pleasantville, New York
January 2001 BBA, Public Accounting
COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Lotus Notes, Word
Perfect, Lotus 123, Netscape Communication, Accounting
Software: PwC Teammate, Hyperion (incl. Essbase), SAP,
PeopleSoft, Midas, JDE, Lawson, Dynamics, Bluecherry
EXPERIENCE
January 2010 to MARC JACOBS
Present (Consultant) New York, NY
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
. Responsible for monthly wholesale sales accrual,
reconciliation between Dynamics GL and Bluecherry
warehouse system, and calculation of return reserve
. Prepare wholesale discount and markdown accrual
calculation for each division by season and customer
. Reconcile finished goods purchase accrual between GL and
warehouse receiving and determine monthly purchase
accrual
. Calculate foreign exchange impact
January 2008 to POLO RALPH LAUREN
October 2009 Lyndhurst, NJ
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
. Assisted in all aspects of monthly GL close in Lawson
including finalizing P&L financials by day 2 of close
and preparing and analyzing high risk balance sheet
reconciliations.
. Created real estate tax Excel analysis and determined
monthly prepaid or accrual adjustment for all PRC, CM
and Rugby locations.
. Assisted in automating and maintaining Percent Rent
calculation excel model for 216 Polo, Rugby & Club
Monaco Retail locations as per Lease Agreement terms.
. Provided FP&A with forecast/budget estimates for Rent
and Other Occupancy expenses (Rent, % rent, CAM, Real
Estate Tax) for all Polo locations.
. Compiled monthly Corporate Reporting package and
prepared P&L commentary.
. Prepared Lease Summaries for all revised or new lease
agreements in accordance with FASB accounting guidelines
and determined financial impact over life of lease.
December 2006 to FENDI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
December 2007 New York, NY
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
. Responsible for monthly close in JD Edwards, Accounting
software, and supervision of Accountant
. Completed monthly and quarterly reporting package for
local management and parent company.
. Maintained and confirmed all intercompany balances and
prepared monthly reconciliation.
. Prepared budgeted cash flow, working capital analysis,
and government forms.
. Prepared inventory reports, monitored inventory levels
and stock aging.
June 2003 to INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES, INC.
December 2006 New York, NY
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST/ ACCOUNTANT
. Responsible for monthly consolidation of Balance Sheet
and P&L in Hyperion software for two regions.
. Prepared quarterly worldwide analysis of balance sheet
accounts (AP, Other Receivables, Prepaids, Other Assets,
Other Liabilities, Debt, etc) and Gross Profit Analysis
in Hyperion Retrieve.
. Prepared Fixed Asset Roll forward & Inventory Days
calculation monthly.
. Assisted in the compilation of pension footnote and
performed 5% test for disclosure purposes.
. Performed and administered SOX 404 testing of Corporate
controls.
INTERNAL AUDITOR (June 2003 to June 2005)
. Initiated cross-functional meetings with international
employees to test and observe the local
office's policies, practices and procedures.
International affiliates visited include Italy, Brazil,
Spain, Philippines, Holland, UK, Argentina & China.
. Tested for and identified process weaknesses and offered
local and regional management recommended process
changes to optimize efficiency and accuracy. Resolved
differences with management by supporting
recommendations with testing results and current
practices.
. Planned and managed audit engagements, interacting
extensively with local and regional management.
Presented audit findings to regional management.
. Assisted in implementing and updating automated work
paper software, Teammate.
. Trained 4 new staff including 2 Supervisors and guest
auditors.
January 2002 to MBIA INSURANCE CORPORATION
June 2003 Armonk, NY
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
. Ensured timely and accurate updating of servicer
exposure in Midas system.
. Assisted in automation of servicer exposure information
into new software application, DART and investigated
issues related to automation.
. Ensured timely premium receivables collection and
review.
January 2001 to ERNST & YOUNG, LLP
October 2001 Stamford, CT
STAFF AUDITOR
. Assisted in financial and benefit plan audits of various
firms in industries such as healthcare, real estate,
communications and manufacturing.
. Applied analytical and substantive procedures to balance
sheet and income statement accounts, evaluated findings
and inquired directly with management when necessary.
. Reviewed client's system of controls through audit
procedures and evaluated its effectiveness.
LANGUAGES Fluent in Portuguese, Knowledge of Spanish