Business Analyst Real Estate
Resume:
JINGWA KAKDEU LESLY GRACE,
Accounting professional / Business analyst
Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 ad1y5t@r.postjobfree.com
A professional accountant servant leader with moral and spiritual values specialized in working with small, mid-size and large businesses for 4years+. A self-motivated person with steadfast goal-oriented dynamism, integrity, physical and mental alertness coupled with good team playing tactics and commitment towards the excellence and goal realization of the organization with minimum supervision. excels in various accounting functions and software tools, including GAAP principles, QuickBooks, and SAP. Demonstrated expertise in reconciling cash receipts, preparing accurate journal entries, and collaborating on income and balance sheet statements. Responsible for managing databases, processing billing and invoicing, and resolving accounts receivable discrepancies. Has as objective to provide services that adhere to GAAP, IFRD and IAS standards while optimizing operations and financial performance with excellent communication skills. and I Aspire to be an outstanding Certified Public Accountant by December 2025, while currently seeking a professional accounting position within one of the most prestigious organizations in the globe. Proficient in financial analysis and aids real estate managers in making informed decisions. Is highly interested in this position, local to Minneapolis and comfortable commuting onsite as required. Available for an interview with 24 hr. notice and can start immediately if offered.
Areas of Expertise
Accounts payable Expense reporting
Data analysis and research presentation Customer services Account receivable Enterprise Resource Planning
Financial reporting Team spirit
Tax accounting Critical thinking
Financial planning and Modeling ERP Technology
Financial statements Auditing
Inventory and quality control management Time management JINGWA KAKDEU LESLY GRACE,
Accounting professional / Business analyst
Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 ad1y5t@r.postjobfree.com
General Accepted Accounting Principles Multitasking under pressure. International Financial Reporting Standards
General Ledger Accounting
GL/Account/Bank/BS Reconciliation
Forecasting & Budgeting
Office Management
Pricing
AP & AR Analysis
Technical skills
Microsoft office suite (Microsoft Project, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Publisher, Words, Outlook, Access).
QuickBooks (Accounting software)
Sage 100 (Accounting software)
Cegid quadra (Accounting software)
MRI (Accounting software)
Yardi (Accounting software)
Oracle (ERPS)
Ultimus (Accounting software)
AVA (Accounting software)
P2P (Invoice software)
Power BI (Faire Knowledge)
SAP FI/CO (Expert)
MFG Pro (Fair Knowledge)
JINGWA KAKDEU LESLY GRACE,
Accounting professional / Business analyst
Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 ad1y5t@r.postjobfree.com
Tableau (Fair Knowledge)
Microsoft Dynamics GP
Professional Work Experience
Real Estate Accountant
CBRE
December 2022-Present Bloomington, Minnesota-USA
CBRE is a fortune 500 public company well known for being at the top for real estate services all over the world. Their property management department is in charge of all property and client-related services alongside financial service. They are well known for their core RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) value.
• Assist with full cycle accounting and analyzing of operating results for decision making use.
• Supporting 1-3 clients in charge of 7-15 properties in my portfolio.
• Various accounts payable, accounts receivable and aging activities and follow-up.
• Completing reporting packaging at the end of each month for clients. Reviewed by the manager and then sent to the client monthly.
• Creates and reconciles accounting entries while resolving discrepancies.
• Populates financial schedules reports and records for client review.
• Maintains records and reconciles daily cash receipts in accordance with client specifications.
• Completes billing uploads and receivable research.
• Monitoring financial performance against set standards and coordinate forecasting of financial performance.
• Propose and implement process improvement ideas to enable more accurate and faster reporting for each property in my portfolio. JINGWA KAKDEU LESLY GRACE,
Accounting professional / Business analyst
Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 ad1y5t@r.postjobfree.com
• Verifying the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
• Updates information in various databases iTrack and PeopleSoft to add clients modify billing rules set up vendors and customers in MTA (My Transactions commission system, etc.). on a timely basis.
• Review overall expenses and prepare reports for real estate, MRO, freight, etc. Usage.
• Updates cash receipt information in the sub ledger accurately and timely.
• Processes billing/invoicing and enters data into the accounting databases.
• Apply & submit cash applications to the vouchers/invoices. Researches and resolves accounts receivable issues.
• Assist in month-end procedures. Financial reporting, Variance analysis, forecasting, and Budgeting.
• Prepare journal entries for invoices, costs of sales, reclass, accruals and many other transactions.
• Prepare account reconciliations, statutory deliveries, external audit support and support the statutory processes of Payroll, AP, AR, Intercompany clearances & overall statutory review / deliveries.
• Analys Financial data to help real estate managers make informed decisions. Accounting Associate
Deus-Groupe-idf
January 2020-October 2022 Morangis, France
It is a sole owned accounting firm with CEO, Deungoue Gaelle Sonia certified chartered accountant both in France and Cameroon. Working in close collaboration with the CEO to ensure the smooth running of the firm, with customer satisfaction being our number one priority.
• Data entry of accounting documents "purchases, sale invoices and bank statements".
JINGWA KAKDEU LESLY GRACE,
Accounting professional / Business analyst
Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 ad1y5t@r.postjobfree.com
• Bank reconciliation (done with the use of financial recordings and bank statements).
• Reconciled and balanced general ledger accounts-maintained chart of accounts and performed month-end processes.
• Draft and submit tax and social declarations before datelines for each client company.
• Ensure the review of files by cycle.
• Financial planning and investment management strategies for client’s portfolio.
• Prepare and interpret various daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports for clients’ companies in my portfolio, Business Units, and for Government purposes.
• Monitor and confirm inventory transactions for clients during internal audits. Such as inventory on consignment at vendors, sales transfer to Divisional HQ/ Business Units, etc. and perform journal entries and prepare reports to reflect such transactions.
• Support in completion of yearly physical inventory and client sites during audit inspections.
• Perform finance/accounting month-end closing procedures for each client in my portfolio.
• Propose and implement process improvement ideas to enable more accurate and faster reporting.
• Drafting and submission of financial statements for every client company by the accounting year end.
• Establish intermediate situation and make brochures.
• Completion of annual review files.
• Perform cost accounting activities for the clients’ companies such as maintaining standard cost system; review and report variances from standard costs; maintain selling prices and monitor purchases for discrepancies.
• Proper customer relationship and teamwork.
JINGWA KAKDEU LESLY GRACE,
Accounting professional / Business analyst
Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 ad1y5t@r.postjobfree.com
Accountant/ Data Analyst
Ceragem Complex
January 2016-December 2019 Limbe, Cameroon
One of the most prestigious 3star hotels in the top 5 touristic towns in Cameroon, I worked hand in globe with the CEO and manager to ensure that the company continues functioning smoothly and profitable in the nearest future and further.
• Led implementation of account review procedures with 98% accuracy, eliminating the need for additional auditing.
• Analysis and present financial data to current and future investors.
• Budgeting and variance analysis through internal control strategies.
• Oversaw $4M work order processes, including labor costs, services, timelines, materials, and inventories.
• Delivered cashflow analysis, consulted on accounting systems and cashflow, and established systems of internal controls.
• Oversaw accounts payable, account receivables, journal entries, account maintenance, processed payments, and prepared reports.
• Liaised with receptionist, sales, events planning, advert team regarding the communication among the staffs and disputed invoices, resolving discrepancies 50% faster.
• Managerial and external cost base strategies to set prices to satisfy Ad hoc needs.
• Tracked and managed annual expenditures more than $10000
• Coordinated a successful transfer of services involved with the consolidation of facilities and operations entirely.
• Analyzed P&L, monthly expenses, cost fluctuations, journals, and works-in- progress.
• Perform cost accounting activities for the company such as maintaining standard cost system; review and report variances from standard costs; maintain selling prices and monitor purchases for discrepancies.
• Financial planning, budgeting, and overall forecasting on a monthly basis for each property.
JINGWA KAKDEU LESLY GRACE,
Accounting professional / Business analyst
Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 ad1y5t@r.postjobfree.com
• Authored annual budgets, yearly tax declarations, 5-year strategic capital plans, forecasts, and detailed unit financial reports. Financial Secretary
Student government association at catholic university institute of buea, cameroon
November 2017-May 2018 Buea, Cameroon
• Drawing of the annual financial budget for the association.
• Approval of each committee budget.
• Bookkeeping of the association’s financial records.
• Drafting of the financial reports for each activity or project carried out.
• Remuneration of the various committee members.
• Purchasing of necessary materials needed for the association.
• Organizing tutorial for the accounting department. Accounting Intern
Leas & consultants-international (an exclusive representative of moore stephens, usa in cameroon)
August 2016-October 2016 Yaounde, Cameroon
• Data entry of clients accounting documents through SAGE 100.
• Assisted in all departments to develop the basic skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in accounting.
• Served senior and junior partner accountants by observing their work, completing the tasks assigned to me, contributing, and offering feedback on the processes employed.
• Proposed organizational improvements to the company’s internship program and collaborated with the advisory, statutory, fiscal, and audit departments to create more effective feedback opportunities.
JINGWA KAKDEU LESLY GRACE,
Accounting professional / Business analyst
Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 ad1y5t@r.postjobfree.com
• Perform cost accounting activities for the company such as maintaining standard cost system; review and report variances from standard costs; maintain selling prices and monitor purchases for discrepancies.
• Financial planning, budgeting, and overall forecasting monthly for each property.
• Authored annual budgets, yearly tax declarations, 5-year strategic capital plans, forecasts, and detailed unit financial reports.
• Assist Both internal and external audit teams during assignments at client sites.
Education
Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville MO, USA
• Master’s in business administration, focus on Business Analysis (05/2023- Present).
Catholic University Institute of Buea, Cameroon.
• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (GPA: 3.89) 2014-2018 CERTIFICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
• Advanced diploma in Accounting and Business Certification by the Association of Chartered certified Accountants (ACCA) - 2022 Ethics and Professional Skills Module Certificate of completion by ACCA – 2021
• Certificate in computerized accounting and software packaging (Ms office, QuickBooks, Sage 100) by New Innovation Technology, Cameroon - 2017
• Study of the United States Institute for Student Leaders certificate by California State University, Chico - 2017
• Tony Elumela Entrepreneurship Program certificate – 2017
• President Obama’s Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) certificate, West Africa – 2016
JINGWA KAKDEU LESLY GRACE,
Accounting professional / Business analyst
Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 ad1y5t@r.postjobfree.com
• Cyber Security for Business Management Certificate - 2015 Language
• English
• French
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