Accounting Accounts Payable

NATALIIA DRAHAN

** ********* ******, ***. ***, Kyiv, Ukraine 04213

+380 (067-*******

***************@*****.***

Objective

Seeking a responsible translation, interpreting, proof-reading and/or accounting/bookkeeping position with a reputable company.

Profile Statement or Summary

Results-orientated translation and accounting professional with broad experience in a deadline-driven environment. Proven track record in consistently and effectively delivering professional translation services that receive highest clients’ satisfaction, and accounting services that enhance the company's purpose and profitability. Possess good interpersonal skills, multilingual, attention to detail, self-reliant, disciplined, have extensive intellectual curiosity, maintain high standards

Offers the following expertise:

strong translation, interpreting and proof-reading skills in all fields, with the emphasis on legal, judicial, economic, financial and business terminology (English, Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, some French)

strong technical accounting skills

excellent research and financial analysis abilities

in-depth management reporting

budgeting and forecasting

participation in auditing procedures

regulatory compliance

An experienced team player committed to improving overall business processes and building a cohesive business environment.

Work Experience

Translator/Conference Interpreter

First Translation Bureau, Kyiv, Ukraine

June 2016 – now

Professional translation at negotiations and written translations of contractual, official, business documents, texts of scientific and advertising nature, website material

Translator/Interpreter

TransGalaxy, Translation and Localization Company, Kyiv, Ukraine

August 2006 – May 2016

Professional translation at negotiations and written translations of contractual, official, business documents, texts of scientific, educational and advertising nature, website material

Staff Accountant

Swissport International, Washington, DC, USA

April 2014 - October 2015

prepared journal entries and coded Accounts Payable

prepared accurate and timely entries and reports for monthly close activities

prepared monthly account reconciliations

reviewed and verified accuracy of reported data

presented all monthly and year-end financial reports

analyzed and interpreted financial reports and records

submitted reports on variances

ensured compliance with all statutory and company requirements

reviewed accounts payable and accounts receivable

prepared for internal and external audit processes

Accountant/Bookkeeper

First Centrum LLC, Sterling, VA

May 2013 - February 2014

prepared daily deposit entries

carried out heavy load of Accounts Payable Activities

carried out month-end close responsibilities

presented variance analysis and explanations

assisted with special projects as assigned

Accountant/Bookkeeper

Russell, Evans CPA, Herndon, VA

August 2012-April 2013

prepared monthly closing entries for clients and generated financial statements

prepared monthly account reconciliations

carried out month-end close responsibilities

presented variance analysis and explanations

prepared individual, corporate, partnership, trust tax returns assisted with special projects as assigned

reconciled monthly statements of securities’ accounts

Accounting Manager

RMJ Holdings, PERQUE, LLC, ELISA ACT Biotechnologies, LLC

October 2008-April 2012

responsible for the full cycle of accounting, including:

management of Accounts Receivable

recording invoices

issuing checks and management of Accounts Payable

preparation of monthly closing entries

issuance of financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement) and financial reports (Flash and others) by request of the owner

preparation of monthly account analysis and reconciliation for all accounts

preparation of short-term and long-term forecast of revenues and expenditures

presentation of variance analysis and explanations

preparation for annual audit and work with audit team

fixed assets management including recording of acquisitions, write-offs, disposal, sale and depreciation

participation in inventory count and recording its results

reconciliation of discrepancies

preparation of tax schedules

development and implementation of internal control procedures

supervision of accounting team of 5 members

assistance with special projects as assigned

Education

Strayer University, Washington, DC

Master of Science Degree in Accounting, 2012

Kyiv University of Foreign Languages, Kyiv, Ukraine

Bachelor's Degree in English and French, 1987

Technical Skills

MS Office

Excel

Quickbooks

Peachtree

Great Plains

FRX

Solomon

Proseries

excellent knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

knowledge of regulatory standards

Core Competencies

communication skills

problem analysis and resolution

judgment

decision-making

attention to detail

team player

References

Available upon request

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