Bhupendra Patel ***** Westhemier **** - Houston, TX 77005
*********@*****.***
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Objective
Performance-focused Accounting Manager eager to contribute expertise in
accounting/finance as well as strong team building, administrative and
leadership skills toward supporting employer operations
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Career Profile
Upcoming MBA.
Extensive post-graduate professional development.
Over two decades of successful financial control background.
Adept in all facets of accounting and auditing functions,
Knowledgeable in GAAP.
Skilled in planning/launching new accounting departments.
Particular expertise in management, project and general ledger accounting
systems.
Proven capacity in financial planning, budgeting, auditing, forecasting and
monthly closing process.
Skilled in system reviews and financial reporting.
Conduct in-depth analysis for public/private corporations and small
business.
Selected for critical special projects.
Proven capacity in process improvement.
Highly effective financial manager with strong knowledge of financial
performance issues and key operational metrics.
Deliver exceptional reporting and advisement to senior management.
Record of progression to assignments of increasing authority and
responsibility.
Well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.
Proficient in advanced business software applications.
Outstanding communications and presentation skill sets.
Self-motivated, self-directed individual who adapts to changing
environments.
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Professional Experience
KCI Wireless - T-Mobile Master Dealer (2001 - Present)
Management Accountant
Recruited to oversee vendor accounts.
Effectively originate weekly on-demand checks.
Direct Financial Department operations on a daily basis.
Manage budgets, forecasting, payroll, A/P and A/R.
Originate budgets/forecasts for Management Group.
Achieve on-going compliance with accounting deadlines.
Author company accounts/tax returns for auditing.
Evaluate and control monthly variances between actual/forecast expenses and
report to management.
Researched general ledger and resolved discrepancy issues.
J.P. Kenny, Inc.
Corporate Secretary/VP Finance (2000-2001)
Promoted to direct Accounting Group of four professionals.
Proficiently compiled, analyzed and produced detailed reports vital to
supporting senior management in defining short-term and long-term business
plans and making critical business decisions
Oversaw finances, taxation, administration and all commercial/contractual
issues.
Assumed responsibility for Information Technology function.
Formulated in-depth reports for management decision-making.
Facilitated annual regional budget process.
Aided President in budget presentation to corporate management.
Evaluated and assessed monthly operating statements.
Authored statement reports for UK management team.
Designated as Regional Accounting Liaison for corporate office.
Provided analysis support for various regional projects (Setting up offices
in Trinidad & Canada).
Provided the acquisition modeling analysis for all client engagements.
Compared multiple offer proposals using present value analysis and margin
analysis.
Originated policy/procedures for on-going operations.
Ensure stability and performance of corporate financial assets.
Chief Accountant (1992-2000)
Tasked as member of key financial management team in Middlesex UK.
Developed monthly management accounts for multiple J.P. Kenny Group
Companies.
Assumed duty in managing Accounts Department and Office Administration.
Orchestrated man-hour costing systems coordinating with business
development (proposals) software and slashing accounting close cycle two
days.
Facilitated efficient costing systems global training for corporate
Accountants.
Aiding Accountants worldwide in forecasting and budgetary process.
Conducted stringent internal audits.
Performed project audits on joint ventures and risk reward projects in
Australia, Canada and Malaysia.
Launched six joint ventures accounts.
Spearheaded accounting procedures/policy development.
Originated accounting layouts and reporting paths for joint ventures.
Conceived effective procedures/policies for risk rewards projects.
Initiated project accounting models to track progress, profitability and
control for TCPL (Canada), Lambert (Australia), Rasaak, Larut (Malaysia),
Marathron (USA) and Shell Malampya (UK).
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Earlier Background
Prior to 1992, served as Accountant, FMC Corporation; Accountant, Rank
Video Services; Accountant, La Rose Group; and Accountant, Posi Thread UK,
Ltd. In these assignments, built outstanding financial control, A/P, A/R,
financial reporting, budgeting, general ledger and auditing skill sets.
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Education/Professional Development
HND Business Studies (1982)
ICMA Parts 1 & 2 (1984)
Post Graduate Certificate in Business (1989)
Post Graduate Diploma in Business (1991)
Currently studying for MBA at Hanley Business School
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Licenses & Professional Memberships
Institute of Cost and Management Accountant
Long Range Planning Society of Great Britain
Strategic Planning Society