Accounting Sales

GALINA RAMSEY

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Henrico, VA 23238 ******.******@*****.***

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Summary:

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A professional accountant with international experience and strong knowledge of GAAP. Proven ex-

pertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of accounting systems and implemen-

tation of process improvements. Detail-oriented, efficient and organized with strong analytical and

problem solving skills with a demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of fi-

nancial reports to summarize financial position.

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Professional Experience:

Assistant Chief Accounting Officer,

Mechel Bluestone and its Subsidiaries. This is a group of coal companies with foreign parent.

Specialization- mining, trucking.

2010 - 2014

o Prepared and reviewed financial statements and relevant reports in accordance with U.S GAAP

o Reviewed and analyzed monthly general ledger closing process, including review of division

and corporate activities, sub-ledger reconciliations, general ledger system changes, adjusting

entries if needed

o Assisted in preparation of budgeting process, monthly forecasting, and business reviews

o Performed technical accounting research in various accounting and taxation areas

o Provided interpretation and analysis of financial results to stockholders

o Prepared Property tax returns for all subsidiaries in WV and KY

o Supervised accounting for fixed assets and inventory, loans and capital leases

o Redesigned Fixed assets management procedures

o Developed and implemented accounting policies, business processes and procedures to com-

ply with SOX (Fixed assets, Capital leases, Cash and credit card management policies)

o Assisted in special projects related to acquisitions, system redesigns and other changes in the

company’s business, including the development and implementation of procedures needed to

properly record financial activities

o Assisted in annual and interim audit by Ernst and Young, LLP., BDO USA, LLP.

o Assisted CAO and VP of Finance with other daily tasks

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Senior Treasury Manager/SOX Coordinator,

Mechel Bluestone and Subsidiaries

2009 - 2010

o Worked closely with Chase Bank and JP Morgan Bank, (on-line banking, daily bank activity

control, international transactions), prepare debt compliance reports

o Managed domestic and foreign transactions,

o Managed daily cash position, short-term investing and borrowing, and payment schedules

o Lead special projects, financial analysis and financial modeling as required

o Established and enforced credit policies and credit limits for existing and potential new cus-

tomers

o Prepared daily cash flow reports, including cash flow forecasting reports

o Released checks to vendors, controlled and analyzed vendor invoices, activity and perfor-

mance, worked closely with Accounts Payable department to determine cost saving options

o Prepared consolidated financial reports for stockholders

o Prepared accounting walk though charts to determine compliance with GAAP

o Implement internal control procedures to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley Act

o Prepared ad hog reports as required

Controller,

Atlantic Coast Dining, Inc. Richmond, VA

2006 - 2009

o Prepared and filed sales tax returns to 5 states, royalties reports, depreciation schedules

o Reviewed and audited financial reports, posted adjusting journal entries to general ledger

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Staff Accountant,

Rue & Associates Inc. (CPA firm), Mechanicsville, VA

2005 - 2006

o Performed all accounting functions for a client: from setting up a company in QuickBooks to

preparing the financial reports set for owners, investors and other users.

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Controller/Treasurer/Vice President,

Saunders Discount Brokerage, Inc. and Retirement Planning, Inc., Midlothian, VA

2003 –2005

o Performed all accounting/financial functions of the companies

o Payroll and payroll tax returns

o Prepared investor reports for clients and financial reports to NASD

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Education:

PhD in Accounting (dissertation is not completed due to relocation), Mari State University, Russia

US equivalent: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Bachelor’s degree in Russian Legal Studies

Planning to pursue Master’s degree in Accountancy (VCU) 2014-2016

Certificate in Sarbanes - Oxley Act (SOX), March, 2010

CPA Candidate

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Computer skills:

SAP-(reporting), Quick Books, Fixed Asset Solution, MAS 200, FRx, ProSystem Fixed Assets,

PaperPort, Microsoft Office (Excel-intermediate to advanced)

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