Accounting Professional
Resume:
JAWAHAR KARAMCHAND (ROOP)
•Cellular Phone 305-***-**** • *********@*****.***
SUM MARY OF QUAL I F ICAT IONS
• Proactive, hands-on accounting professional with over 15 years (including 3 years of public,
and 4 years of internal auditing) of experience in overseeing daily operations and strategic
p lanning.
• Extensive experience in a variety of accounting programs; Sage Mas 200, Great Plains,
Quick Books, AccPac Plus, Peachtree, Netledger, Ledger Strategist, Simple Accounting, MS
E xcel and Word.
• Function well in a multi-company environment.
• Abili ty to prioritize work load to meet deadlines and complete assignments competently.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills; experience in effectively communicating key
data, including presentation to key management.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, accountabili ty and commitment.
• Forensic ability to investigate and reach complex and int r icate issues.
PROFESSIONAL EXPER IENCE
Mast Capital, LLC (Commercial Real Estate Investor and Developer) - M iami, F lorida
07/2014-01/2015
Assistant Controller
• Timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for owners and
i nvestors of six entities.
• Consolidate management companies’ monthly financial reports with that of the head office
corporate financial reporting.
• Review and report variance analysis on various companies financial performances against
budgets
• Update financial reports schedules and audit lead sheets for more than ten companies.
• Reconciled all bank statements, and inter-companies and related parties t ransactions.
• Completing dead-line specific closings for prepayments, accruals and accounts
reconciliations.
• Ensuring adequate cash f low to pay debt financing/commitments and accounts payable.
• Developing, organizing and maintaining internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial
data.
T he Y Group. LLC (Commercial Real Estate Developer) - M iami, F lorida
05/2007-06/2014
Accounting Manager
• Preparation of all monthly and annual financial reporting, Schedules and audit lead sheets.
• Supervised Accounts Payable Clerk, and work closely with Project Accountants on
construction draws.
• Reconciled all inter-companies and related parties t ransactions.
• Reviewed all monthly construction draws with required schedules and documentation on
t imely basis.
• Ensuring accuracy of sales, escrow and sales commissions report.
• Ensuring execution of all period closings, review of prepayments, accruals and accounts
reconciliations. Processed in-house payroll and file 941, 940 and UT6 quarterly returns.
• Overseeing daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable and
payroll.
• Developing, organizing and maintaining internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial
data.
• Coordinating budget processes to include preparing budgets and reviews.
• Investigated and researched historical financial data query from equity investors and their
auditors with respect to contributions and use of same.
Creative Asset Protection Strategies, I nc. and T rust Tax and Accounting Services (CPA
F i rms) – M iami, Florida Senior Staff Accountant – I ndependent Contractor
08/2006-05/2007
• Preparation of client’s financial statements from accounting records for CPA tax compliance.
• Reconciled various bank accounts and prepared adjusting entries.
• Investigated and obtained relevant documents to satisfy IRS queries investigations.
• Analyzed real estate investments to segregate passive income and rental income as required
by GAAP.
A.C. Healthcare Supply Co., I nc. – (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Distributor) –
M iami, Florida
( with Head Office in New York, and Branch Offices in Costa Rica and Nicaragua) 11/2003-
07/2006
Accounting Manager/Internal Auditor
• Preparation and presentation of reliable financial statements and management reports for
New York, M iami, Costa Rica and Nicaragua offices.
• Prepared annual audit working papers and worked closely with external auditors.
• Conducted periodic financial data and inventory audit for New York, Miami, Costa Rica and
N icaragua.
• Reviewed daily accounting operations for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Successfully implemented and effectively maintained accounting system using Netledger
Software.
• Trained accounting staff for all related companies in the use of Netledger Software.
• Supervised accounting staff, administration, purchasing, marketing and warehouse.
• Prepared and implemented policy and procedures to ensure internal controls.
• Participated with management in negotiating line of credits with lending institutions.
A uto T rek I nc. & The Roman Pr inting (Advertising and P rinting) – Toronto, Ontario,
C anada 10/2000-10/2003
Accountant
• Executed all accounting functions for six (6) inter-related companies.
• Reconciled and prepared monthly financial statements and annual audit working papers.
• Reviewed and approved payroll processing, including workers compensations payments.
• Worked closely with Federal and Provincial Auditors in matters related to payroll and sales
t ax audits.
• Investments in short-term securities to maximize returns on “idle cash”
Canada Sportswear (Clothing Manufacturer and Distributor) - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
11/1998-09/2000
Controller
• Responsible for all daily accounting operations.
• Reconciled and prepared all monthly financial statement and management reports.
• Supervised accounting staff of 12.
• Prepared budgets, cash f lows and maintained fixed assets register.
• Investment in short-term securities to maximize returns on “idle cash”
• Reduced auditor’s role and fees ($20k over 2 years) by preparing work papers and schedules.
• Maintained system and internal control to verify integrity of all accounting processes,
records and data.
• Provided accounting expertise to end users to assist team members in understanding the
f inancial impact.
• Reviewed and paid sales taxes, payroll taxes and workers compensation obligations.
Paul Singer, BA, Chartered Accountant -Toronto, Ontario, Canada
02/1996-10/1998
Staff Accountant.
• Responsible for assigned clientele’s accounting records and audits.
• Issued confirmations to financial institut ions, creditors and customers.
• Preparation of “Lead Sheets” with supporting documents, notes and financial reports for
Chartered
Accountants to complete corporate tax returns.
• Audit engagements for various industries such as retailers, wholesalers, distribution,
t ransportation,
manufacturing, real estate and non-profit organizations.
Employment News Partnership, The Job Classified I nc & Career Classified I nc. – Toronto,
O ntario, Canada
Accountant - (1991-1995 part-time; 1995-1996 full-t ime) 01/ 1991-
07/1996
• Responsible for all accounting functions.
• P reparation of monthly and annual financial reports, and audit working papers.
• Supervised a staff of three.
• Investment in short-term securities to maximize returns on “idle cash”
Cortina Kitchens, I nc. (Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer) - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
10/1991-12/1995
Senior Accountant/Office Manager
• Responsible for all accounting functions, including payroll.
• Prepared monthly and annual financial reports, and audit working papers.
• Managed and t rained accounting and administration staff.
• Implemented cost system, internal controls, and prepared cost variance reports.
• Reviewed and paid payroll deductions, sales taxes, and workmen compensation
EDUCAT ION/PROFESSIONAL CREDENT IALS
• Certified General Accountant (CGA) – Ontario, Canada
• Accounting Diploma – Centennial College of Applied Ar ts and Technology – Ontario, Canada
• Certification in M icrocomputer Business Application – North York Board of Education –
Ontario Canada
• Certification in English as A Second Language – Benn’s In ternational Schools – Ontario,
Canada
• General Certificate of Education (Grade 12 equivalent) – London University, England.
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