Tamara Hamman
Email: abp8if@r.postjobfree.com
Address: *** *** **** *****
City: Wadsworth
State: OH
Zip: 44281
Country: USA
Phone: 330-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $80,000
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TAMARA J. HAMMAN, CPA, CMA, CFE
535 Red Rock Drive * Wadsworth, OH 44281
Cell 330-***-**** * Home 330-***-**** * abp8if@r.postjobfree.com
SKILL SET / COMPETENCIES
* Management Accounting * General Accounting * Auditing * Business Process Improvement * Risk Management * Financial Accounting * Variance Analysis * Budgeting * Annual Operating Plan * Forecasting * Hyperion Essbase * GAAP * General Ledger * Month-End Close Process * Sarbanes Oxley Auditing * Fraud * Accounts Payable * Accounts Receivable * Six Sigma Training * Fixed Assets * MicroSoft Excel * MicroSoft Word * MicroSoft PowerPoint * MicroSoft Office * Certus * MicroSoft Access * ACL
CAREER TRACK
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 2011 to Present
Financial Analyst / Assistant Plant Controller
Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, general knowledge of data processing, and a thorough knowledge of segment accounting.
Significant experience in financial accounting with demonstrated understanding of financial consolidations, variance analysis, manufacturing finance, and forecasting.
Comprehensive experience in analyzing vast amounts of information within the business context, quantifying and communicating results.
Extensive experience in preparing an annual operating plan, monthly / quarterly reporting, and special analyses as necessary.
Oversee month-end closing activities
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 2007 to 2011
SOX Auditor
Monitored the control environment of the North American Tire division to protect the company`s assets and integrity of its financial information while enabling reliable, predictable and solid business performance.
Reviewed all areas of financial reporting within the North American Tire division including account analysis, account reconciliations, financial statement close process, fixed assets, inventory management, payroll and procure to pay.
Examined operational compliance with company policies and procedures along with GAAP, GAAS, IIA Standards and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act while identifying risks, and implementing best practices.
Developed project management skills by recommending and coordinating process improvements to improve operational efficiencies, reduce cost, reduce cycle time, improve controls, and enhance operational effectiveness to meet the department`s objectives and customers` needs.
Built and maintained working relationships with customers and audit associates to plan, organize and efficiently execute audits.
Developed narratives, test controls and performed substantive testing.
Issued audit reports to key stakeholders and monitored audit findings to ensure their timely and proper disposition.
Coordinated and completed special audit requests and projects as directed by management.
Obtained Yellow Belt through Lean Six Sigma program (a continuous improvement process).
FirstMerit Corporation 2004 to 2007
Secured Credit Audit Manager
Established and administered department policies and procedures to protect credit quality and collateral coverage (over $400kk in exposure).
Established a solid, well-respected team of examiners through strong leadership, improved educational opportunities and mentoring of team members. This increased respect allowed the department to reduce
dependency on external audit firms by 47.8%, audit corporate customers as well as Secured Credit customers and provide customer specific audits, i.e., forensic, workout.
Supervised and coordinated three teams of auditors to complete the following audit types; (1) financial and forensic audits for bank customers and prospects, (2) operational audits, and (3) inventory audits.
Developed team members by providing leadership, training and support encouraging a commitment to personal development opportunities.
Exhibited high standards for self and subordinates in an effort to support subordinates and achieve
departmental goals.
Developed narratives, test controls and performed substantive testing for external audit work.
Investigated potential fraudulent activities of bank customers.
Effectively communicated written and verbally with internal and external customers while adhering to company policies and procedures along with GAAP, GAAS, and IIA Standards.
FirstMerit Corporation 2002 to 2004
Internal Auditor
Assessed processes to detect control deficiencies, evaluated operating effectiveness of control activities, determined improper accounting or documentation, and identified potential areas of improvement.
Evaluated accounting and control risks, provided value-added recommendations, and communicated findings to management.
Reviewed audited processes for compliance with policies, procedures, and covenant compliance; detection of control deficiencies, financial and operational controls, policies and procedure of customers; and improper accounting or errors in documentation.
Performed credit analysis, risk analysis, financial statement analysis and trend analysis for external customers, and multiple entities having common control.
Developed narratives, test controls and performed substantive testing for internal audit work.
ComDoc, Inc. 1999 to 2002
Credit / Collection Manager
Supervised a staff of five collectors and coordinated collections with two external leasing companies (approximately $90kk in sales).
Implemented new policies and procedures which reduced accounts receivable outstanding over 90 day past due by more than 55%.
Implemented and administered new accounts receivable computer system.
Implemented and administered new fixed asset system.
Staff Accountant
Prepared internal financial statements.
Assisted in budgeting and month-end closing process.
General accounting responsibilities including calculation of reserves, preparation of journal entries, account analysis/reconciliation, variance analysis and financial analysis.
Prepared cash management applications, bank reconciliations and sales/use tax.
CREDENTIALS
Certified Management Accountant, active since 2002
Certified Public Accountant, active since November 2004
Certified Fraud Examiner, active since December 2006
Certified Internal Auditor, since July 2009 (currently inactive)
Institute of Management Accountants Board Member, 2004-2007
Advanced Asset Based Lending Certificate, (advanced data analysis)
Omega Performance for Commercial Credit Analysts
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, The University of Akron graduated cum laude
Associates Degree in Business Administration, The University of Akron
Volunteer, Work as a financial counselor to help couples/individuals develop a sound, financial strategy
Completes 40 hours of continuing education each year to maintain CPA, CMA and CFE certifications.