Accounting Manager

YAZDI DASTUR

****Cedar Creek Trl Frisco, TX***** 972-***-**** ************@*****.***

Extensive knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, automated financial and accounting reporting systems, track record of excellent leadership.

Key Skills Summary

On the spot awards for resolving Intercompany Variances

Involved in integration of software Oracle and SAP. Set up Fixed asset sub module in Oracle.

Expert in resolving General- Ledger variances

Saved approximately a million dollars by negotiating discounts with Vendors like Oracle.

Negotiating foreign exchange rates with the banks

Knowledge of SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle Financials, MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Hyperion Essbase

Excellent Presentation and Communication Skills

Lead/Manage/ Motivate High Performance Staff

Strategic Leadership and Planning

Professional History

Forterra Pipe & Precast LLC - (2015 to Current) – Accounting & Compliance Team lead

Forterra Pipe & Precast is an international building products company and one of the largest manufacturers of concrete products in North America.

Provides support to IT Department, by advising and reviewing SOW’s and IT contracts. Instrumental in negotiating contracts with Oracle and SAP and vendor management.

Advises on regulatory and reputational matters, monitors business activities, trains business staff and develops and/or revises policies and procedures.

Monitor $ 15 Mil budget performance for IT department to insure their accuracy and create unique management reports as required. Prepare Actuals v/s budget variance analysis; maintain prepaid account for Maintenance contracts.

Prepare Actuals v/s budget variance analysis; maintain prepaid account for Maintenance contracts.

Manage global IT purchase function and control IT spends on a monthly basis.

Assist in establishing short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.

MoneyGram Inc. - (2014 to 2015) – Consolidation Accountant

MoneyGram International Inc. (MoneyGram) is a $1.5 billion leading global money transfer and payment services company. MoneyGram is the second largest in the world, with market-leading growth in the industry.

Prepare consolidating journal entries and process post-close top-side journal entries on behalf of business units and/or legal entities.

Assist with the implementation of Hyperion Financial Management and serve as a super user of HFM once implemented.

Assist in development and implementation of consolidation process improvements.

Provide supporting schedules for the company’s SEC filings and state reporting.

Review intercompany account balances and prepare any needed elimination entries.

Involved with Month-End and Year End Closing process, reconcile and review balance sheet reconciliations.

Dell Inc. - (2010 to 2014) – Sr. Accounting Advisor

General ledger portfolio for a $ 63 Billion Multinational Information Technology corporation that develops, sells and supports computers and related products and services

Team lead for Fixed Asset team of three, prepares quarterly budget variance analysis, and interacts with external auditors. Involved in integration of software’s from People Soft to Oracle during the merger. Monitor amortization of Prepaid, Differed accounts, make sure the assets created are in compliant with the Dell policies. Direct and assist the team with daily activities and during the month end process.

Accounting Advisor for Dell Service corporate team -2010-2013

Perform month end close, record monthly telecom and Legal reserve accruals; allocations;

Analyze Intercompany transactions for 35 business units.

Review balance sheet reconciliations and analyze variances.

Liaison with external auditors and provide explanations on various account reconciliations.

Cardinal Health- (2007 to 2010) - Senior Accountant

Provide accounting and financial guidance for an $808MM general ledger portfolio for a $ 90 billion global manufacturer and distributor of medical and surgical supplies and technologies.

Efficiently and effectively prepare monthly balance sheets and income statements, post journal entries in SAP, and resolve variances in the general ledger.

Participate in the preparation of income tax and SEC statements, and ensure compliance with all accepted accounting standards and procedures, preparing Securitization reports for Banks.

Develop and oversee high performance staff and create a professional environment with a focus on accountability and empowerment.

Prepare financial analysis for Pharmaceutical Logistic Center, record Purchases, rebates and chargeback’s for the logistic division, Liaison with Regional Controllers to inquire on Budget v/s Actual variances. Implemented major time saving processes including the introduction of macros in ledger entries, decreasing manual entries and labor hours in the preparation of financial statements and supporting documentation.

CITI Group- BISYS, Financial Services- Columbus - Accountant (2006 to 2007)

Oversaw general ledger management and critical accounting functions for a leading provider of outsourcing services to the Financial Service Sector.

Calculated capital transaction, management fees and accruals and developed turnkey input sheets to provide ease in calculations, expense and income data and valuation adjustments.

Provided oversight for partner capital accounts, bank reconciliations, and financial statements and supporting schedules.

Johanson Dielectrics San Fernando Valley, CA - Senior Accountant (2003 to 2005)

Maintained complete accountability for general ledger data and financial statements for a $ 1 Billion leading manufacturer of semiconductors.

Selected by Senior Management to establish standardized accounting and financial reporting practices for a department in transition.

Performed complete and accurate bank reconciliations and consolidated financial information for 3 separate entities, oversaw AP/AR and payroll functions.

Monitored 401K, workers compensation claims and employee benefits schedules, while providing oversight for the preparation of month end closing procedures. Prepare Consolidations for Three business units on a monthly basis.

Managed and monitored cash flow, budget preparation and expense allocations, forecasting and variance analysis.

Led employee training and development efforts for accounting staff and ensured that all team members performed to maximum potential; created an environment of continuous learning and ongoing coaching.

Ryan’s Rehab Inc., Valencia, CA - Staff Accountant (2001 to 2003)

Yamaha Marine, Overseas Operations (1990 to 2001) - Accounting Manager

Education, Certificates & Licenses

Bachelor of Commerce, University of Bombay, Bombay, India - Bachelor of Commerce, School of Accounting

Certificate in Computer Studies

MBA in Finance, –currently enrolled.

Awards& Recognition

Cardinal Health Employee recognition Award: Taking initiative to take additional responsibility during close process

Dell on the spot Award: For reconciling prior years Intercompany variances and streamlining the Inter/Intra Company process.

Contact this candidate