Financial Analyst Process Improvement

RACHEL BYNUM

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Results driven and accomplished Big Four Auditor, Tax Associate and

Financial Analyst

. Detail-oriented professional with experience in various aspects of

accounting

. Comprehensive skill set to manage an organization's day-to-day

operations, financial structure and ongoing corporate strategy.

. Recognized for ability to work independently and as part of a team to

accomplish company objectives

. Skilled in team building and facilitating an atmosphere that balances

high-level competencies with optimum productivity

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP, New Jersey June 1997 -

March 2010

Senior Financial Analyst

May 2003 - March 2010

. Perform corporate planning functions, including quarterly forecasts,

capital budgeting, variance analyses and reporting to upper management

in the Northeast Region.

. Provide accurate and timely reporting of financials during the month

end closing processes and planning cycles.

. Complete NE Audit headcount projections by level. Project service

hours by level and calculate salary expenses using schedules and

historical trends.

. Input/maintain actual, budget and plan allocations in SAP to

responsible cost centers.

. Ensure cluster leaders understand key factors behind operating costs,

and financial results.

. Develop and implement accounting procedures and internal controls

designed to assure the accuracy of accounting records and to verify

compliance with corporate policies and GAAP

. Improve accounts receivable billing and collection performance through

financial controls and process improvement.

. Provide accurate and timely cash application while researching and

resolving residual or unidentified cash collections on client

accounts.

. Handle requests for ad hoc reports or financial information as

requested by Controller and Partners.

Audit Associate March,

2001- April 2003

. Performed and reviewed monthly close procedures

. Analyzed and documented client's current internal control risk

. Prepared financial models and other required documentation for use in

client meeting

. Assisted in business process reviews to identify areas of potential

revenue loss or increased business risk

. Performed research on outstanding issues and assist in project

documentation

. Performed the role of financial analyst for clients

. Updated engagement partners and managers of concerns arising during

performance of audits and other client services

Tax Associate May

1999 - February 2001

. Calculated and prepared federal and various state estimated tax

payments

. Managed administrative aspects of client projects such as scheduling,

budgeting, client correspondence and billing

. Analyzed General Ledger detail and fixed assets to prepare book- to-

tax adjustments

. Researched state and federal tax issues and assisted in corporate and

individual tax returns

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Supervisor - Time and Billing

June 1997- April 1999

. Reviewed Time and Expense spending for compliance with IRS regulations

and firm policy

. Provided compliance and policy interpretation to internal clients

. Performed ad hoc research or reporting on Time & Expense

. Analyzed and adjusted correction entries into financial systems

. Fielded questions/researched requests from finance managers and

controller

. Post financial transactions and worked with other members of DTT

Finance to create accurate billing statements

MediMedia USA Inc., New York

November 1995 - May 1997

Junior Accountant

. Assisted in month end closings and preparation of financial statements

. Processed and audit high volume of payables daily

. Ensured financial transactions are accurately posted to general

ledgers on a timely basis

. Made adjustments to trial balance and posted journal entries

China EcoTek Corporation, Taiwan October

1993 - August 1994

Assistant Business Translator

. Conducted English-Chinese translations of business documents and

person to person conversations for an environmental protection

engineering company

. Established and maintained working relationships with vendors and

external agencies

EDUCATION

Appalachian State University, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science in Finance and Insurance, May,1993

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

SAP, Hyperion-Essbase

Advanced Excel skills include Pivot Tables, V Lookups and Macros

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