Management Information Security

Sondra J. Perkins

*** ***** **** *****

Gainesville, GA 30504

******@*****.*** (cell) 678-***-****

Extensively experienced and goal-oriented senior accountant with a demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports and operations management. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Talented leader directing highly skilled financial management teams to support achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives.

Core Qualifications:

Regulatory Reporting

Project Management

Accounting Management

Financial Analysis

Software Migration

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cost Reductions

Branch Management

Internal Auditing

Technology Integration

Risk Management

Training

Accounts Payable

Deposit/Loan Operations

Career Experience

HAMILTON STATE BANK - Flowery Branch, Georgia, December 2012– Current

AVP-Senior Accountant

Preparation of various weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, including regulatory reports and financial statements. Preparation and review of variance analysis; Researching and reporting to management the effect of new regulatory changes and/or FASB accounting rules; Maintain fixed asset, accruals, monthly financial reporting; general ledger; deferred rent.

BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY, Flowery Branch, Georgia, January 2011– December 2012

Temporary

Accounts Payable Coordinator

PowerMAN and BUS software experience.

CHATTAHOOCHEE BANK OF GEORGIA, Gainesville, Georgia, April 2010 - January 2011

Contract Accountant

The scope of the contracts parameters was to complete and finalize the Bank’s Network Policies and Information Security Program. To test and report banks Bank Contingency Plan. To update the bank’s BSA/AML, CIP policies and procedures. The work was completed within timeframe established.

FIRST CENTURY BANK, N.A., Gainesville, Georgia, December 2001 – September 2008

Controller/COO

Board approved Compliance Officer that included BSA/AML, CIP and GLBA. Performs various quality control reviews and monitoring in the area of Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Customer Identification Program compliance using industry standard and regulatory guidance sampling methods to ensure the Bank's compliance efforts are maintained on a daily basis. Administer all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications (i.e. accounts payable, investments, budget etc.). Develop highly skilled accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives. Interact with the Board of Directors and President concerning financial forecasts and reports

Selected Achievements:

Responsible for the Bank’s compliance in all areas for the entire term of employment. Director approved Compliance and BSA Officer during the final five years.

Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives.

Strategically restructured financial reporting processes, policies and procedures in accordance with organizational changes.

QUANTUM NATIONAL BANK, Suwanee, Georgia, March 1999 – December 2001

Assistant Vice President - Operations

Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in accordance with business plan. Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for senior management. Carried out internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy. Processed Garnishments and Levies in accordance with the law. Performs various quality control reviews and monitoring in the area of Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Customer Identification Program compliance using industry standard and regulatory guidance sampling methods to ensure the Bank's compliance efforts are maintained on a daily basis.

Selected Achievements:

Planned, directed and managed designated projects.

Assist in streamlining policies and procedures in order to accommodate growth of bank and government regulation updates.

Authored board approved policies and procedures for operations and branch services.

Additional Employment History

NOVA FINANCIAL CORP/THE INTERCEPT GROUP, Product Specialist, Norcross, Georgia, March 1997 – March 1999

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GAINESVILLE/REGIONS OF GEORGIA, Deposit Operations, Gainesville, Georgia, September 1987

OTHER SKILLS

Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access Power Point), Microsoft Publisher, ADP Payroll, QuickBooks and Accounts Payable, Adobe, Internet Explorer and Outlook Express

Education

Bachelor of Business, Finance (1995)

NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE – Dahlonega, Georgia

Associate of Arts, Business Administration (1992)

GAINESVILLE COLLEGE – Oakwood, Georgia

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