Robin A. Roopnarine, ESQ, CPA ad05m9@r.postjobfree.com 703-***-****

EXPERIENCE Roopnarine Professional Services, LLC October 2009 - Present

April 2005 – November 2008

Assisted dozens of multi-national clients in the preparation and review of their foreign reporting tax returns including Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865 and 1118. Identified and prepared various disclosure statements. Assisted in the electronic transmission of international returns. Implemented CORPTax and related tax applications.

Toys R Us

International Tax Manager Wayne, NJ November 2008 – October 2009

Brought on as a consultant for preparation of 5471, 8858 and 1118 then hired full-time. Managed a staff of three tax professionals. Assisted in the development of 15 year excel based tool to provide tax planning assistance and modeling of FTC, NOL and HE&P. Assisted in the preparation of Non-US tax provision. Part of the tripling of the tax department and contributed to the creation of a cohesive, collegial and collaborative work culture.

Deloitte & Touche

Manager McLean, VA January 2001 – April-2005

Implemented tax compliance and planning software. Advised on the integration of general ledger systems to achieve maximum tax automation. Conducted tax department process reviews and submitted written and oral recommendations to the client. Assisted several global corporations in achieving efficiencies when filing hundreds of 5471 forms. Supported clients in a decentralized tax department that included several states and offshore locations using a Citrix environment. Possess expertise in CORPTax, CORPInternational, and MSSQL. Managed several implementation engagements which required scoping, creating project work plans and executing against them and providing timely status reports.

Senior Tax Consultant Parsippany, NJ October 1997 – January 2001

Prepared and reviewed federal and state tax returns for large retail and manufacturing corporations utilizing various tax technology tools. Responded to federal and state tax notices on behalf of clients. Performed extensive review of 5471s during an E&P study. Researched various tax issues and presented written findings to management.

Deloitte & Touche New York, NY

Consultant March 1994-August 1994

Specialized in reviewing general computer controls for computer dominant companies within the financial sector. Participated in management consultant engagements including company reengineering projects. Documented conclusions and incorporated them in reports to clients.

UJB Financial Corporation Ridgefield Park, NJ

Senior Information Technology Auditor January 1993-March 1994

Led audit teams in the completion of audits within the Information Management Services Division and various application audits. Responsibilities included the assessment of risks, and the development and implementation of new integrated audit programs which efficiently and effectively accomplished audit objectives. Reported audit findings through written and oral communication. Provided effective development of staff through direct supervision and guidance during fieldwork, and preparation of performance appraisals. Evaluated new software applications for use within the Division.

Financial Auditor Hackensack, NJ July 1990-January 1993

Reviewed and evaluated the operational and administrative effectiveness of banking offices, departments and subsidiaries based on established internal controls. Identified procedural deficiencies and advised Senior Management of practical alternatives for improvement. Utilized a holistic approach to provide recommendations which included modifications to policy and procedures, implementation of additional controls, and opportunities for cost reduction and revenue enhancement. Accomplished several audits under allotted time through effective time and resource management. Major audits included Deposits, Mortgage, Commercial Loans, and Trust Departments.

EDUCATION Seton Hall University School of Law Newark, NJ

J.D., June 1997 Admitted to VA Bar 2012

Centennial Scholarship Recipient

Activities: Student Bar Association-Class Senator 1994-1995; International Law Society-Member;

Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association-Executive Board

Rutgers University Newark, NJ

B.S., Accounting, Minor: Sociology May 1990

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