TAMEKA S. MUGISHA, CPA

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IRVING, TEXAS, 75038

Email: ad0ehi@r.postjobfree.com

Self-motivated and results focused senior finance professional with 17 years’ experience in the financial services and public accounting sectors. Strong analytical thinker, with sharp interpersonal skills, professional judgement, and tact in dealing with internal and external clients. Highly client-centric with excellent relationship building skills and delivering on client commitments.

Consultant Financial Services 2018-Present Proprietor Enterprise Financial Group Insurance 2019 Director, Accounting Santander Consumer USA Banking/Auto Finance 2016-2018 Director, SEC Reporting Affirmative Insurance Services Insurance 2013-2016 Vice President, Controller KPMG (Bahamas & Bermuda) Audit 2006-2012 Audit Manager PKF Bahamas Audit 2005 Auditor

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Licensed by the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy License # 04957

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting, University of The Bahamas Nassau, Bahamas (2005)

MarketPlace, LLC

January 2018 – Present

Proprietor

Owner and chief accountant for an accounting and business consulting firm. MarketPlace provides accounting, business advisory and tax services to clients in the real estate, insurance, banking, and consumer finance sectors.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

CAREER SUMMARY

Enterprise Financial Group (EFG)

January 2019 – October 2019

Director, Accounting

EFG is a private company offering insurance-like products to auto consumers. EFG offers underwriting insurance, repair and maintenance, debt and appearance protection, and signature security productions to auto consumers across the USA. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

• Re-engineer the Company Chart of Accounts (CoA).

• Lead system and processes review that includes documentation of current processes workflow and provided remedial actions for systems, processes and control weaknesses identifies.

• Review the Company’s key products and services. Establish accounting policies and procedures in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and internal policies.

• Serve as a technical resource to senior executives and Board on financial policy and accounting.

Santander Consumer USA Inc.

May 2016 – January 2018

Director, SEC Reporting

Santander Consumer is a specialized consumer finance company focused on vehicle finance and third-party servicing. The Company has annual revenues of approximately $1bn with assets under management of $50 bn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely SEC filings including 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, and supporting schedules, including footnote disclosures, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, and Compensation Discussion & Analysis, as well as related Investor Relations materials such as scripts, earnings releases, and earnings presentations.

• Manage the activities of the reporting group to insure accurate and timely distribution of internal financial management reports.

• Serve as the accounting department liaison with public audit firm. Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for annual audits and quarterly reviews.

• Research US GAAP and develop appropriate application of principles. Assist in the preparation of technical accounting memos and position papers.

• Maintain, and ensure adherence to, up-to-date policies, procedures, and control documentation, including Sarbanes Oxley documentation. ! Affirmative Insurance Holdings, Inc.

October 2013 – April 2016

Vice President and Corporate Controller

Controller for an insurance company with over $100 million in annual revenue. Company is a provider of non-standard personal automobile insurance with operations across 7 states. Key responsibilities included oversight of the Company’s public filings, supervision of the accounting operations (including consolidation of 7 subsidiaries) and management of the accounting team

(comprising of approximately 25 professionals).

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of all required SEC filings including forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K. Assist the legal department with proxy statements and other SEC filings.

• Manage the activities of the reporting group to insure accurate and timely distribution of internal financial management reports.

• Serve as the accounting department liaison with public audit firm. Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for annual audits and quarterly reviews.

• Research US GAAP and develop appropriate application of principles. Prepare technical accounting memos and position papers. Oversee the implementation of new accounting policies.

• Establish and maintain internal financial controls over financial reporting.

• Manage the month-end close process, as well as, review of reconciliations and journal entries.

• Supervise the accounts payable department including all corporate payable, expenses of the operating subsidiaries and the allocation process. KPMG Bermuda & Bahamas

August 2006 - September 2012

Audit Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain client relationships at the appropriate level and presenting a favorable impression of the firm.

• Manage audits of financial statements prepared in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

• Manage regulatory reporting audits for submission to the Bermuda Monetary Authority

(BMA) and assist with SEC review engagements including the review of internal controls and the quarterly/annual filings of financial statements.

• Resolve accounting/technical issues raised by client.

• Act with objectivity, independence, and integrity at all times.

• Manage engagement economics such as the preparation and review of budgets, negotiation of fees with clients, monitoring of work in progress, review of invoices from audit support departments and negotiating additional fees for out-of-scope work.

• Provide on the job training/assistance to junior members of staff.

• Monitor and appraise performance of junior staff (approximately 12-14 professional staff).

• Conduct technical and soft skills training to audit professionals as a member of KPMG’s Professional Development Committee. Training included US GAAP and IFRS accounting updates and its impact on clients, regulatory updates including Solvency II progress and preparation for the US CPA exam.

Leadership Skills:

Change Leadership • Demonstrating agility, resilience, and resourcefulness in executing plans even in changing environments.

• Creating an environment where change initiatives are embraced and installs ownership at all levels.

Communication • Influencing others by presenting with confidence, clarity, energy, and passion.

• Communicating clearly, candidly, and respectfully especially in difficult situations.

• Using targeted communication techniques based on the context, the content, and the audience.

Developing & Coaching

Talent

• Building a high-performing and innovative team by identifying, building and engaging diverse talent and thinking styles in alignment with business demands.

• Setting high performance standards and creating an environment for others to excel.

• Championing a coaching culture and actively supporting and developing talent by leveraging people’s unique strengths

Sage (MAS) 500 Oracle Avid Invoicing System Concur Travel and Expense Proclaims and Underwriter Systems (Insurance Product Software) FRx Workday Exponent HR

(payroll software) RR Donnelly’s ActiveDisclosure Workiva’s WDesk Microsoft Office Suite – Excel (Pivot table, V lookups, Biznet), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

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