Kavita Thaker

Phone: 908-***-****

Email: ac0b0z@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Financial Analyst with 9+ years of experience in business statistics, financial forecasting, budgeting and analysis.

Extensive experience in financial planning, accounting, analytics and investments for various companies such as Travel, Manufacturing and Healthcare Industry.

Strong working knowledge in multiple domains including Budget allocation, Electronics Asset Management, and Healthcare Research.

Well versed with Object Oriented Analysis, IT billing, SAS Business Analytics, Rational Unified Process (RUP), Rational Rose, Requisite Pro and MS Visio.

Proficient in conducting Joint Application Development (JAD) Sessions with IT Groups and Project Team Members.

Good understanding of Data Analysis, Design, and Data Modeling.

Adept at using MS Excel and Access.

Effective Communicator with good Interpersonal and Customer Relational skills.

Ability to communicate technically and have strong business acumen

Excellent documentation and Presentation Skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, excellent planning and multi-tasking abilities, with proven experience in utilizing people and process knowledge to help enterprise make critical decisions.

Experience with Onshore-offshore Model

TECHNICAL SKILL SET:

Programming Languages: C, Java, C++, iOS, SQL, Graphic Communication Skills and VB

Databases: Microsoft Access and Oracle (SQL queries).

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows XP, Hyperion and GARAP, GAAP, NT, 2000, 98, 95, UNIX

Software: Microsoft Project and Visio, Rational Rose, Rational Requisite Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, PeopleSoft

Automation Tools: Rational Suite including Rose and Requisite Pro,

Domain Knowledge: Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management, Math Skills

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Kean University, Union, NJ

B.S. Commerce, Bombay, India

NIIT (National Institute of Information Technology)

Awards:

Achieved 4th position at “Trump Marina Casino and Hotel” for excellent customer service.

5 years of excellence service from Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa.

Certificate for Core Competence in Accounting.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Skybird Tours and Travel, Southfield, MI July 2015 – Current

Controller

Management

Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives

Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.

Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures and manage outsourced functions.

Transactions

Ensure that all accounts payable are paid in a timely manner with all the reasonable eligible discounts; accounts receivable are collected promptly and periodic bank reconciliations are completed on a timely basis

Process payroll in a timely manner. Prepared monthly closing Journal Entries and Financial Statement.

Maintain the chart of accounts, orderly accounting filing system and a system of controls over accounting transactions

Reporting

Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report and Issue timely and complete financial statements and operating metrics.

Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations.

Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts.

Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.

Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

Compliance

Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.

Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.

Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Brass Craft Mfg. Novi, MI April 2015-June 2015

Cost Analyst

Interact with Production Control to ensure Bills of Materials (BOM) are accurate and up to date. Review and audit BOM’s to ensure they reflect the latest manufacturing practices.

Analyze actual labor, material, and overhead cost against Standard/Budget. Research and explain variances. Report this information monthly or as needed.

Work with the finance department to implement and apply cost accounting policies and procedures as they are derived.

Support Controller’s efforts for implementing and maintaining internal controls for operations, sales, engineering, and finance.

Development of new labor and overhead rates, budget, and forecasts. Perform ad hoc product/plant cost analysis to support the operations. Additional responsibilities per management.

Pioneer Specialty Hospital, Pontiac, MI Dec 2013- April 2014

Financial Analyst

Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

Documents financial transactions by entering account information.

Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.

Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports. Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents

Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.

Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Secures financial information by completing data base backups. Maintains financial security by following internal controls.

Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.

Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.

Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Accomplishes the result by performing the duty. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Borgata, Atlantic City, NJ June 2008 – Nov 2013

Sr. Financial Analyst

Assure accurate calculation of casino revenue. Prepared budgets and developed forecast based on spending and economic trends. Recommended to management regarding efficient used of funds.

Prepare daily and monthly journal entries and account analysis in addition to preparing monthly 100,101 (Tables and slots revenue for the month end). Prepare year-end accountant packages for external auditors.

Prepare daily revenue reports and weekly revenue numbers for CCC (Casino Control Commission) tax transfer.

Organize all manual meter test result to be submitted to CCC. Perform, analyze and study special projects. Utilize technology effective to accomplish objectives. Generate, edit and analyze all the accounting reports.

Assist Slot Operations in analyzing and reporting the metered data and drop figures provided by the SMS (Slots Management System) to CCC and DGE (Division of Gaming Enforcement) in compliance with governmental regulations.

Provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data. Follow all procedures in compliance with Internal Control submissions and New Jersey regulations.

Complete other assignments for Casino Accounting Manager or as requested. Diligently work to support culture and team philosophy throughout the property.

Well versed with Object Oriented Analysis, IT billing, SAS Business Analytics, Rational Unified Process (RUP), Hyperion System, Rational Rose, Requisite Pro and MS Visio.

Maintain good judgment of all trade secrets and proprietary information including business processes, customer lists, marketing plans and other confidential information. Routinely identify situations that require supervisor involvement.

Follow all company/property/department policies, procedures and meet the terms with existing CCC and DGE rules and regulations.

Borgata, Atlantic City, NJ June 07 – June 08

Accountant

Followed all procedures in compliance with the Borgata Internal Control submissions & NJ regulations.

Collection, verification, and maintenance of all documents utilized on the casino floor.

Audited Casino Cashier’s Turn- INS (which includes all the transaction done in cage on casino floor).

Receive, maintain and issue control documents for all casino areas.

Ensure that gaming revenue is being collected, counted, audited and recorded properly by performing audits with respect to the Casino Control Commission regulations and Borgata “Internal and Accounting Control Submission”, that provides accurate reporting and accountability with a level of Integrity that exceeds the expectations of our customers, associates and owners.

Resorts Casino & Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ Oct 06 – June 07

Accountant

Audit the paper for all non-gaming outlets including parking, F & B (Food and Beverage) and hotel.

Balance all debits and credits for each outlet and close the Audit for that particular date and month.

I kept track of every financial operation that occurs in the hotel to ensure that all incoming and outgoing money is recorded and handled accurately.

Discrepancies need to be investigated, corrected and reported as to why they happened.

Borgata, Atlantic City, NJ June 06 – June 07

Cage Cashier

Received and exchanged cash for checks, gaming chips and vouchers from patrons, processed slot jackpots, verified credit and identification while providing excellent customer service.

Prepared the window bank reconciliation and accounting related records. Worked all bank assignments within the cage. Safeguard casino bankroll and chip inventory.

Counted and verified cash turn-ins to cage responsible for up to $150K/shift.

Created a memorable guest and employee experience by effectively aligning the people, product, and processes to deliver on the promises made to our internal and external guests.

Maintained the utmost integrity, promoting the highest caliber of customer service. Developed enduring relationships with guests through positive public relations and presented oneself as a credit to the Borgata organization.

Maintained security over cash drawer inventory to include currency, coin, chips, coupons, slot tokens, along with all forms and documents normally associated with cage and coin operations. Routinely handled customer complaints and identify situations that require supervisor intervention.

Followed all company/property/department policies and procedures and comply with existing CCC and DGE rules and regulations.

Responsibilities include the acceptance, inventory, assignment for distribution or reconciliation of coupons which are ultimately considered in the calculation of gross revenue. Examples of such coupons are match play coupons, chip coupons, keno coupons and coupons accepted by automated coupon redemption machines.

Kean University, Union, NJ Sept 05 – May 06

Computer Lab Assistant

Provided consulting support to students, faculty, and staff. Solved internet and operating issues.

Logged equipment damage and malfunctions with management.

Recorded required statistical information for reporting purposes. Provided assistance and support for printers, computers, and other equipment.

Primary responsibility is to provide student support and customer service. Always been present, visible, and available to students, faculty and staff requiring technical assistance.

Answered questions from callers, as well as students on campus with technical issues.

Research for solutions to questions that you are unfamiliar with.

Been acquainted with the available help resources and stayed updated with campus technology changes and problems.

I am to familiarize with new software and hardware applications used in the open computer lab as Computer Lab Assistants are expected.

Created computer issue tickets in Issue Trak.

Attended all Computer Lab Assistant training sessions.

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