Accounting Service

KATHLEEN POORAN

***** ** ***, *****, ** *****

305-***-**** *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

A performance driven and knowledgeable Banker of eighteen years of experience with a proven ability to achieve and exceed all goals in a high pressured environment

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Computer skills include proficiency in Advance Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Power point

Expert in establishing accounting functions.

The ability to coordinate the efforts to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Strong communication skills

Detail oriented

Ability to meet goals and deadlines

Ability to motivate employees and promote teamwork

Possess qualities such as self-motivator; team player; problem solver and strong work ethics

Excellent knowledge of bank and audit procedures

Ability to identify issues and audit findings

Strong analytical and auditing skills

WORK OF EXPERIENCE

April 1996-Present City National Bank of Florida Regional Operational Consultant

Helps to meet short and long range plans and objectives for the bank

Ensure that the branch is operationally sound

Managed daily operations of the branch

Ensure and resolve conflicts between the public and the bank, employees and management by clarifying work relationships and alleviating communication problems

Ensure the operational efficiency of the bank is followed on a daily basis:

Compliance policies and procedures, proper completion of required bank reports, maintaining quality record keeping, record retention and general organization of Bank and client files, ensuring proper service standards and the maintenance of strong client relationships, meeting all deadlines for administrative reports and ensuring that accurate information is being provided in order to aid Senior Management in evaluating the Bank and in making decisions

Assists with all types of training such as fraud, account opening, risk based, and compliance

Inform BSA/AML by completing Suspicious Activity Report and informing the employees to inform BSA of customers that are avoiding CTR’s

Assists with development and communication of policies and procedures

Mentors on sight and Operations coaching

Coaches branch employees

Works closely with branch internal support group for recommendations and adjustments to policy and procedures

Assist with updating the policies and procedures of safety deposit boxes with the safety deposit committee

Complying with Bank policies and procedures, Regulatory compliance including BSA/AML and fraud control

Conducts random sampling of wire transfers for proper signature, authorized signers and authority levels, review night deposit log to ensure adequate handling, inspects safe deposit documentation, verifies the entries to existing boxes are properly recorded, performs surprise cash counts, branch vault audits, reviews dual control functions, completes monthly and quarterly branch assessment to ensure full compliance, reviews and inspects the proper completion of CIP forms.

Risk Mitigation/Fraud Prevention which entails branch opening procedures are being followed, conducts and ensures Regulation CC, D and other testing, and investigates or assists in the investigation for losses.

Identified and researched auditing and internal issues

Ensure compliance with procedures, controls and regulations in conducting self-audits

April 1999 VITA MIAMI, FLORIDA

Tax preparer (Volunteer)

The Internal Revenue Service sponsored VITA to assist low income families in preparing State and Federal tax returns.

April 2011-Present

Tax Preparer (Volunteer)

Assist low income families in preparing State and Federal tax returns

August 2011- February 2012 PTSA Country Club Middle School

Treasurer (Volunteer)

Budgeting, planning and organization of the day-to-day activities and adhering to the accounting policies and procedures

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Improved internal control efficiency and risk reduction by presenting valuable audit findings

Produced monetary recovery by identifying errors

Increased efficiency and enhanced operations

EDUCATION

MBA in Accounting (2011-Present)

BA in Accounting (2011)

Miami Dade College (1996-1999) AA in Accounting

VITA (1999) Certificate in filing Income Taxes

St. Kevin’s College; Certificate in Accounting (1994-1996)

H&R Block (2013)

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