Accounting Management

NADER P. SHAWKI

** ******* ****** . **** *******, New Jersey 08520

609-***-**** . *******@*****.***

http://www.npshawki.com/

* ********* **********: Financial Director, Controller, Accounting Manager

Talented Financial Controller with expertise impacting operational

performance and profitability through skilled leadership of finance,

accounting, and compliance. Consistent record of facilitating profitability

through cost reductions and effective strategic financial planning. Adept

at monitoring performance, preparing reports, developing budgets, leading

and overseeing internal & external audit team visits, and negotiating

agreements. Experienced in US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). Familiar with

overseeing payroll and commission functions. Technical skills: MS Office,

PeopleSoft, AMS, Auction ACCESS, V-Trace, QuickBooks

Corporate Financial Operations . Accounting . Audits . Taxation . Banking .

General Ledger (GL)

Risk Management . Staff Development . GAAP .

Process Enhancement . Cost & Budget Control . Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) .

Compliance . Reporting

Forecasting . Problem Solving . Leadership . Contract Negotiations

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3 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ADESA NEW JERSEY, LLC, Manville, New Jersey . 1998-2009

Financial Controller (2000-2009)

Oversaw all accounting and financial operations for $290M company with 60

locations in US and Canada. Hired, trained, and supervised staff of 6.

Effectively managed GL, payroll, sales commissions, financial reporting,

annual budget, internal and external audits, and reconciliations. Ensured

compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements. Maintained accounting systems

and processes. Assisted all departments with budgets. Monitored utilization

of financial resources. Prepared, analyzed, and verified annual reports,

financial statements, and forecasts.

. Dramatically increased profitability by lowering banking fees and

payroll processing fees.

. Enhanced profits by reducing major SG&A expenses across multiple

departments by 200K a year, increasing efficiency and profit margins

in the shop by maintaining control of shop inventories.

. Worked with management on implementing system changes, internal

controls within corporate mandate and in accordance to Generally

Accepted Accounting principles.

. Was assigned with the financial responsibility of renovating &

redesigning existing auction lanes and building four more lanes in a

project that exceeded $7 million dollars funded by corporate.

Assistant Controller (1999-2000)

Directed all accounting functions. Reviewed GL data and prepared daily

entries. Reconciled bank statements. Prepared journal entries and financial

statements. Balanced A/P and Aging Balances monthly. Managed revenue and

expense analyses for annual budget.

. Facilitated corporate success by preparing and completing internal

audits.

. Delivered major cost savings by negotiating better terms with vendors.

Senior Accountant (1998-1999)

Verified vendor invoices weekly. Performed tax reviews and processed tax

bills for payment. Reconciled monthly A/P and A/R. Responded to client and

vendor inquiries regarding payments and billings. Processed billing

adjustments and reconciled accounts. Carried out daily banking duties.

. Ensured all charges posted in company's Auction Management System.

. Assisted senior executives by preparing weekly reports of vehicles

consigned and sold.

Accounts Payable (1998)

Performed daily A/P management, including billings, collections, and

reconciliations. Evaluated and approved new customers for credit accounts.

Trained personnel in A/R, A/P, and system operations.

. Improved profitability by reducing write-offs 10%.

. Enhanced cash flow by achieving 15% increase in collections on

accounts >90 days overdue.

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3 EDUCATION

Masters of Finance in Financial Management

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey

Bachelors in Accounting

Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration, Cairo, Egypt

NADER P. SHAWKI

97 Shelley Circle . East Windsor, New Jersey 08520

609-***-**** . *******@*****.***

http://www.npshawki.com/

Dear Sir/Dear Madam:

Positively impacting profitability and corporate performance is just one of

the many ways I have played a vital role in the success of every company

I've worked for. My work has encompassed a wide range of mission-critical

functions, including leadership of corporate finance, accounting, taxation,

and compliance. I offer a strong background directing the financial

performance of multi-million dollar companies and divisions, with a focus

on operations and strategic planning. Interested in joining an organization

such as yours in a senior-level position, I have included my resume for

your consideration.

My roles have ranged from managing daily accounting activities to

overseeing complete financial operations for a $290M organization with

offices in the US and Canada. My location for the last 11 years was in

Jersey. I'm willing to relocate.

My list of accomplishments includes:

. Increasing profitability by lowering banking fees and payroll

processing fees.

. Facilitating corporate success by preparing and completing internal

audits.

. Delivering major cost savings by negotiating better terms with

vendors.

. Enhancing profits by reducing major G&A expenses across multiple

departments.

. Producing profit increases by reducing write-offs 10%.

. Improving cash flow by achieving a 15% increase in collections on

accounts >90 days overdue.

I'm adept at managing sales commission functions, preparing financial

reports, budgets, and forecasts, and ensuring compliance with SOX, GAAP.

Please accept this letter and enclosed resume as an introduction to my

skills and background. For a more detailed description of my offerings and

achievements, feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank

you in advance for your consideration and I look forward to your call.

Sincerely,

Nader P. Shawki

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