Project Manager Management

Leo Vukelj

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PROFILE

Accomplished Financial Analyst and Auditor with advanced knowledge and

practice in accounting, database analysis, audits, and management.

Experienced in applying accounting principles, developing procedures,

engineering business processing methods, performing operational and

financial audits, reconciliations and tracking contract obligations. Leader

and problem-solver with exceptional interpersonal skills and a penchant for

information technology.

Security Clearance: Secret level security clearance

Department of Homeland Security Clearance

FINANCE & ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE

Ofori & Associates, PC, Washington, D.C. Project Manager, May 2006-Jan.

2010

Advise management at U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on internal financial

controls, business processes and developing and implementing year-end cost

allocation models. Audit the allocation of antidumping duties to U.S.

companies at U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection (CBP), Department of

Homeland Security. Perform internal control reviews to assess risk,

business processes and internal controls. Draft and submit conclusions and

report findings to oversight committees within U.S. Congress.

. Audited CBP's import duty claims under the Continued Dumping and

Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA). Performed verification of CBP's collection

and distribution of anti-dumping and countervailing duties from

importers to eligible domestic producers. Verified eligibility

requirements for domestic producers and claims against importers under

U.S. customs law.

. Developed, prepared and implemented the HUD Year-End Cost Allocation

Model for HUD's Office of Chief Financial Officer, assigning the

agency's indirect costs to government programs and responsibility

segments and implementing computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs).

. Conducted Internal Control Business Processes Reviews pursuant to OMB

Circular A-123 guidelines of the Asset Sales Office to assess HUD's

business processes, IT general controls and internal controls

environment.

. Prepared and justified sections of HUD's annual Performance and

Accountability Report (PAR) for submission to U.S. Congress.

. Determined owner eligibility under HUD's statutory guidelines by

directing data collection, underwriting, restructure approvals,

closings, document conversion, procurement processes, invoicing and

statutory compliance with law.

. Produced annual Required Supplemental Stewardship Information report on

investments made by HUD for inclusion in annual Performance and

Accountability Report, consistent with the Federal Accounting Standards

Advisory Board (FASAB) and OMB requirements.

. Performed nationwide Agreed-Upon Procedures reviews and special purpose

compliance audits of the Mark-to-Market (M2M) Program, resulting in

mortgage finance restructuring, setting rents at market levels, and

reducing federal spending on housing subsidies as part of HUD's Section

8 Program.

. Enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of the M2M program by

producing audit reports for each Participating Administrative Entity,

including audit findings and recommendations.

. Ensured the statutory compliance of HUD participants with the

Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act of 1997

(MAHRA) by assessing the completeness, accuracy and organization of

agency's training programs.

. Designed and maintained company website using HTML language as

displayed at: www.oforicpa.com.

Regis & Associates, PC, Washington, D.C. Senior Auditor, June 2005-

April 2006

Represented Special Inspector General Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) in

government investigation. Audited government contracts with private sector

participants in Iraq Reconstruction. Coordinated with management to ensure

timely delivery of technical/analytical results.

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FINANCE & ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE (cont'd.)

. Analyzed and audited financial data entered into the SIGIR Iraq

Reconstruction Information System (SIRIS) database, including data from

organizations authorized to obligate monies to ensure accuracy and

completion.

. Validated contract award amounts and determining obligated amounts from

private sector contracts for major federal agencies participating in

the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund.

. Validated contract actions from electronic and hard copies of contract

documents, expenditure data from multiple financial systems and project

data with cost-to-complete estimates.

. Conducted compliance reviews of financial management functions, i.e.,

random inspections of open obligations to verify accuracy and validity

of undelivered orders.

. Reviewed various contracts awarded from government agencies for Iraq

Reconstruction to determine the accuracy and legitimacy of all

contracting actions, including expenditures, contract value and

obligations.

. Performed accounting and auditing functions to correct financial

management weaknesses identified in Financial Statement Audits.

Advanced Physical Therapy Center, Stamford, CT Manager, June 2004-June

2005

Directed and managed the administration operations staff of 9 across

accounting, auditing, billing, insurance and reception functions.

Healthcare Recoveries, Inc., Encino, CA Ancillary Auditor, Jan. 2001-May

2004

Planned and performed audits of financial and medical records at various

hospitals to verify the accuracy of medical bills. Provided audit summaries

to clients that included the evidence necessary to substantiate their

claims for reimbursement from providers. Evaluated compliance of various

hospitals with all aspects of provider contracts. Developed professional

relationships with hospital directors to ensure the efficiency and

effectiveness of all on-site audits.

Coast Asset Management, Santa Monica, CA Fund Accountant, Sept. 1997-

Dec. 2000

. Provided oversight during 600% fund growth from $30 million in assets

to over $200 million.

. Managed database accounting for all assets, liabilities and cash flows

of $200 million real estate tax lien acquisitions program.

. Planned and organized the acquisitions of tax liens in over 20 states

while developing relationships with local government officials and

appointing a team of buyers for each sale.

. Produced daily liquidity reports that stated financial positions and

liquidity of all acquired assets. Performed daily foreign and domestic

bank reconciliations for 10 entities.

Sander A. Kessler & Assoc., Santa Monica, CA

Claims Adjuster, Nov. 1995-Aug. 1997

Investigated and settled insurance claims by analyzing pertinent data and

reports. Maintained extensive contact with claimants, City officials,

medical service providers, attorneys, and insurance agencies. Conferred

with all parties involved to determine liability and recommend proper

course of action.

EDUCATION

California State University Northridge, Northridge, C.A. B.A. Business

Administration, June 1998

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Philadelphian Condominium, Washington, D.C. Board of Directors/Treasurer,

July 2007-Oct. 2008

Military SERVICE

United States Navy, San Diego, C.A. Third Class Petty Officer /

Honorable Discharge, September 1992-1994

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