Christiana Bruwaa-Frimpong, MBA, CPC

*** ******* **** ***** ***** Hill, GA 30518 571-***-**** ac8do7@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Accounting and Finance professional with a proven track record of commitment to organizational goals and success. Core competencies include preparation of financial reports, variance analysis, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting, guiding financial decisions by enforcing policies and procedures.

PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Robopac USA, Inc., Duluth, GA May 2016 to Present

Financial Controller

Manages and coordinates the accurate accounting of operational results and the implementation of internal controls for the USA Subsidiary of Aetna Group S.p.A., a global leader in the packaging industry with sales income of over $160 million

Collaborate with CEO and CFO in preparation of annual subsidiary budget and forecast

Responsible for the preparation and analysis of periodic reports on financial conditions and performance of key business units and present findings to executive leadership

Enhanced the accuracy of financial results by strengthening internal controls, updating and enforcing accounting policies and procedures

Analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of performance against budget to enforce accountability and compliance to departmental goals

Support and provide financial reports for year-end audit and preparation of corporate income tax. Responsible for preparation and filing of multi state sales and use tax, property and business taxes

Developed a formalized closing schedule, automated monthly accruals, and shortened AR and AP “cut-offs” resulting in a 10 day reduction of the close cycle

Serve as the sole interface with co-employer (PEO), responsible for HR policy design, administration, on-boarding new hires, payroll processing and employee relations

Collaborated with PEO to revise and update 2018 employee handbook and polices

Worked with corporate migration team to convert accounting platform from Great Plains to SAP by validating data, providing testing scenarios and certifying results

Aaron’s Inc., Kennesaw, GA Oct 2015 to May 2016

Senior Staff Accountant

Responsible for the reconciliation of over $1 billion in yearly sales for three entities across 1500 corporate owned stores with more than 95 bank relationships. Supervised the review of three Staff Accountant’s daily work and monthly reconciliations using system generated reports.

Managed corporate lockbox by classifying checks to the appropriate departments for posting, ensuring accuracy and timely reconciliation

Responsible for the daily reconciliation of the company’s merchant account and the credit card processor to ensure timely and accurate payment from sales

Provided guidance to store managers in recording receipts and understanding its financial impact and liaised with banking contacts to research and resolve discrepancies

Performed month-end closing duties, bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts, and responded to P&L questions from sales and regional managers

Reconciled and analyzed monthly bank fees and allocated to cost centers as well as identifying anomalies in fees

Provided comparative data analysis to management for strategic business decisions and cost saving initiatives used in negotiations with banking partners

Five Guys Enterprises, LLC, Lorton, VA Jul 2012 to Sept 2015

Corporate Revenue Specialist

Promoted to Corporate Revenue Specialist with responsibility for the Treasury Management Compliance of sales reporting, cash handling and banking practices for over 400 corporate owned restaurants in three regions.

Managed and tracked detailed complex cash and sales reconciliations daily to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition

Collaborated with colleagues to review and streamline processes and implementation of internal controls to prevent loss of assets

Managed fraud resolution and prevention programs by performing monthly loss and fraud trend analysis by store and tender type to ensure proper deposit procedures

Prepared and disseminated weekly report to loss prevention, area managers, and management on all depository and safe related issues including adjustments made

Researched chargebacks to provide credit card companies with necessary documentation for fraud investigations and customer inquiries

Emmanuel Motor Carriers INC., Woodbridge, VA Jan 2009 to Jul 2012

Accountant

Performed monthly reconciliations of bank, credit card, vendor, and customer balances

Maintained 100% accuracy and timely processing of vendor invoices

Maintained and updated various spreadsheets and schedules related to AR reports to assist in revenue recognition

Performed collection follow up and reimbursement of funds

Monitored vendor accounts to ensure payments were up to date and maintained all vendor contracts for accurate payment

Valley Forge Christian College, Woodbridge, VA Dec 2008 to Dec 2009

Accountant

Royal Free Hospital, London, UK Aug 2004 to Mar 2007

Accounts Officer (Team Lead)

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

Strayer University, Woodbridge, VA

Masters of Business Administration (Finance)

London Metropolitan University, London, UK

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Studies (Finance)

Institute of Finance and Management

Certified Professional Controller

SYSTEM SKILLS

SAP Microsoft Dynamics GP QuickBooks Microsoft Excel ReconNet Lawson AssureNet

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