Manager Accounting

Rafael A. Quinones

w **** S. Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019 w 786-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Objective: To secure a position with a well established organization with stable environment that will lead to lasting relationship in the Accounting/Human Resources field.

Education: Bernard Baruch College - New York Ø BBA in Accounting

Experience:

Marubeni Caribbean Power Inc. 2012 - Present

Accounting/HR Manager

Prepare and update monthly/quarterly consolidation financial reports.

Compile budget and forecasting to actual, investigate and report discrepancies for region.

Participate and assist in the Year End Audit.

Create and implement various reporting tools &HR/Accounting processes.

Evaluate, develop and implement SOP.

Manage & supervise accounting / HR departments.

Executive Air Services 2011 - 2012

Long-Term Assignment through Aurora – Accounting Manager

Perform day to day accounting functions including AP, AR, bank and credit card reconciliation, month end journal entries, processing payment plans, intercompany billing.

Compile budget and forecasting, monthly financial statements and yearly audit.

Maintain customer & vendor files; respond to inquiries, and research discrepancies.

Create vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, weekly revenue tracker, and specific reporting tasks as requested by the CEO and CFO.

Administer new hire process from start to finish for all part-time & contract employees.

Liaison with external Auditors, bank officers, Directors and Department Heads.

Manage staff of four, setting monthly goals and manage staff expectations.

Benetton USA, Corp. 2008 - 2011

Assistant Controller

Managed and supervised the daily accounting of 59 USA stores, 9 Canadian stores, 26 Mexican stores, 11 sub leases and physical inventory process.

Prepared Consolidated Reports, Budget & Projection Reports, and Monthly Financial Statements for USA, Canada and Mexico.

GL account analysis, Intercompany reconciliations, Cost Analysis, Margin Reports.

Prepared and reviewed month end, journal entries, payroll, depreciation/amortization, inventory reconciliation, deferred rent analysis.

Trained and supervised a special team to assisit in the physical inventory process.

Manage a team of 6 including AR, AP, Staff Accountant, and Accounting Manager.

Caribbean Financial Group, Inc. 2007 - 2008

Branch Accounting Manager

Prepared financial reports and tax filling information for Central Banks in the Caribbean.

Monitored cash activity of over 110 bank accounts.

GL reconciliation and financial statements analysis for 9 companies.

Reviewed and reconciled inter-company allocations.

Implemented and documented internal controls and procedures.

Kintetsu World Express (USA), Inc. 1997 - 2007

Regional Accounting Manager LATAM

Supervised the accounting operation in 11 countries.

Audited financial effectiveness and operating procedure.

Prepared, reviewed and reconciled budgets, financial and consolidated reports; A/R, A/P, G/L & currency exchange analysis.

Managed month-end/year-end close and financial report preparation; Analyzed balance sheets accounts, P&L, cash flows and other Management reports requirement.

Reviewed to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements of overseas offices.

Trained, supervised and directed country Accountant Managers.

Developed and established Accounting Policies/Procedures.

Responsible for Systems implementation and GL mapping in Panama, Brazil and Mexico.

Odyssey House, Inc. 1993 - 1997

Senior Accountant-Non Profit

Monitored inter-departmental financial performance efficiency; Analyzed and prepared financial reports and G/L accounts; Compiled data for Federal/State proposal grants; Reviewed financial program compliance with grant requirements for funds surpassing $4 Million dollars. Prepared payroll, journal entries and accruals; Planned and coordinated conferences and motivational workshops.

Skills: Computer literate Oracle, Solomon, QuickBooks, Peachtree, KWI, R-PRO, FRX

Experienced in Physical Inventory Processes

Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese

Advance knowledge of Excel (pivot table, v-lookup, and formulas)

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