Administrative Analyst

NANCY FIGUEROA-GALARZA

** ***** ****** ****: 718-***-**** • Cell: 917-***-****

Staten Island, NY 10304 Email: *****@*****.***

An analytical, results-driven and detail-oriented Expense Accountant, offering expertise in budget preparation, monthly analysis and forecasting for a department with multiple business units • Well versed in all aspects of expense reporting and related variance analysis • Work effectively and prioritize diverse work assignments within fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments • Establish and maintain productive relations with superiors, co-workers and clients • Fluent in English and Spanish • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Clarity, Cognos, Proms, Custom Legacy and RDPS Systems; knowledge of Access and Business Objects

Professional Experience

AIG – New York, NY – Jan 2000- March 2016

Administrative Analyst – AiG Asset Management: June 2015 – March 2016

Developed headcount tracking system. Ensuring accuracy of Total Direct Compensation of $29M.

Monitor and analyze General Operating Expenses (GOE) of $40M for a department comprised 100 staff members.

Liaise with Finance and Business Units regarding department budget

Oversee staff on boarding/off boarding process by partnering with HR, Business Units and Finance Department

Monitor and report Headcount Analytics

Financial Analyst/Accountant II, Global Reinsurance Division: June 2007 to June 2015

Promoted to numerous positions of increased responsibility based upon exemplary work performance and excellent employee evaluations.

Instrumental in coordinating large-scale departmental transitions/restructuring including the transfer of claims and forecasting functions. Responsible for the full range of staff training.

Manage, monitor and analyze General Operating Expenses (GOE) of $25M for a department comprised of up to 100 staff members.

Prepare monthly and quarterly GOE Variance Analysis for the Service Office and Profit Center.

Conduct monthly GOE trend analysis and run rate projections for reporting packages to the Chief Risk Officer.

Prepare the annual GOE budget; compile historical spends for each account; provide preliminary budget forecasts for all business units.

Serve as a liaison to the Financial Planning & Analysis department. Compile/submit monthly accruals.

Utilize SAP tools for reclassification and reallocations. Conduct Headcount Analytics.

Closely monitored and managed monthly/annual Cash Forecast Budgets. Provided quality control for reinsurance accounting vouchers; managed Assumed Payables in SAP.

Reconciled and performed off-set analysis of non-paying brokers and reinsurers; conducted the reconciliation process for offsets between the Assumed Claims and Collections departments.

Accountant I: 2006 to 2007 • Reinsurance Accounting Analyst: 2005 to 2006

Developed and implemented a claims tracking system/report for broker accounts reconciliation, resulting in increased departmental efficiency.

Established a quarterly claims tracking report, thereby improving efficiency and tracking of processed claims.

Processed excess of loss claims, payables, losses, reserves and salvages utilizing a customized claims system.

Generated monthly and quarterly Auto Cession reports as well as Ceded Statistics and Large Losses reports.

Processed XOL premiums and brokerage fees in a computerized renewal system; applied cash receipts and disbursements.

Distributed retrocede statements for payments and prepared payable vouchers.

Gathered and compiled Collateralization information.

Conducted Treaty History research and broker-inquiry follow-ups.

Performed data entry for Reinsurance premiums and vouchers utilizing Access.

Administrative Assistant, Corporate Receivables: 2000 to 2005

Instrumental in organizing and coordinating a department relocation ensuring a seamless transition in accordance with established deadlines. Oversaw and managed a large-scale file archiving project.

Selected to prepare and compile data for the monthly Comptroller’s report.

Provide the full range of administrative support to the Director and up to seven Accountants ensuring a smooth-running, efficient operation for the full scope of administrative functions.

Prepare disbursements and generated expense report vouchers.

Support Accountants with various financial and accounting related exhibits and analyses.

Education & Training

The College of Staten Island, CUNY - Associates Degree in Business - Major Accounting

Other Skills

Van duzer Street Civic Association – Staten Island, NY: Treasurer

Perform the full range of expense accounting for a non-profit organization; generate monthly expense reports.

Prepare and submit annual Tax Exempt Filings.

Kamillah Hanks 2017 Campaign - Staten Island: Campaign Treasurer

Retain detailed, bound accounts of all receipts, transfers, loan liabilities, contribution and expenses

Monitor all contributions, maintain financial records

Disclosure filings and compliance with the relevant election board.

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