Dilshad A. Gump

301-***-**** adbc7a@r.postjobfree.com

Accomplished and results driven professional acknowledged for well-defined understanding of the business and technology interface and the capacity to align customer’s emerging needs with products and services. A successful and diverse background spanning technical, operational management, service delivery, project management, and business-development disciplines underscores expertise in engaging decision makers and devising winning strategies and solutions. Recognized for professionalism, commitment to excellence, and demonstrated ability to communicate and work with senior management, associates, and customers. Has an excellent interpersonal skill, able to collaborate effectively with co-workers at all levels. Self-motivated and can work independently or in a team.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EXCELLENT STRATEGIST - Provide solutions that boost productivity and efficiency across the organization. Quickly identify problem areas and implement effective solutions to meet goals.

EXCEPTIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS - Consistently recognized by colleagues for exceptional talents in needs analysis and problem resolution in fast-paced environments.

STRONG SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY - Solid professional standards; excellent track record of dependability. Maintain focus on achieving results while implementing business solutions to meet a diversity of needs.

ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT - Knowledgeable of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE - Proficient in all areas of accounting, to include G/L, payables/receivables, payroll, and fixed assets, human resources, information systems as well as in month-end G/L close, including Financial statement review, and account analyses and reconciliations.

CUSTOMER SERVICE - Consistently demonstrate responsiveness, strong customer focus, and ability to build good customer relationships.

COMPUTER SKILLS – Knowledgeable of computer programs to include Oracle, JD Edwards, Peoplesoft, ADP, Crystal Reporting, Reflections and Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Anixter, Inc

Senior Accountant/Project Management – Glenview, IL Mar. 2016-Current

● Prepare and review U.S. Workers Compensation plans analysis which include budget and forecast preparation

● Responsible for analysis and support for Tax, Treasury, T&E reimbursement, Interface tie-out, Bank Reconciliation, Sales Tax Audit reserve, Insurance, Intercompany

● Serve as a key resource for special projects with the ability to both lead as well as provide meaningful contributions within business segments

● Participate in acquisitions and dispositions, including training new company staff and balance sheet rationalization

● Analysis and valuation of Fixed assets during conversion of acquired companies. Work with Income tax departments to evaluate strategy of depreciation method

● Subject Matter Expert on transition of integrating subledger transactions from mainframe system to new Oracle Financial Hub which includes data integrity, validation of subledger reporting format, frequency, and completeness, as well as working closely with Infosys and Anixter IT teams to review potential improvements to the interface process

● Analysis and validation of North America Allocations of Sales Tax, Accounts Receivable, and Freight Accounting Manager – Glenview, IL Jul. 2011-Mar. 2016

● Lead the Distribution Accounting GL team including coaching, career development, monthly closes, general ledger management and optimization, and finance future state initiatives

● Participate in acquisitions and dispositions, including training new company staff and balance sheet rationalization

● Serve as a key resource for special projects with the ability to both lead as well as provide meaningful contributions within business segments

● Responsible for completion of month-end close including the review, verification of the balance sheet and income Statements for the North America business which include financial planning and budget preparation for North America Head office locations

● Prepare and review U.S. Benefits and Workers Compensation plans analysis which include budget and forecast preparation

● Prepare and review quarterly/annual analysis for External Audit Review on all material balances on the North America Balance Sheet (A/R, Tax, Prepaid, Fixed Assets, Miscellaneous Liability expenses etc.)

● Responsible for analysis and support for Tax, Treasury, Corporate Consolidations, Field Finance, and Internal Audit

● Responsible for balance sheet and income statement review and completing the plan and forecast for Global Accounts Payable and Global Travel departments

Henry Company

Accounts Payable Manager – U.S. /Canada – Los Angeles, CA Nov. 2009-Jun. 2011

● Oversee the monthly accounts payable cycle for the US and Canada entities

● Provide supervision, administrative training and manage three AP coordinators

● Analyze current processes and structure; provide recommendations for transforming the function into a progressive automated environment

● Design and maintain efficient process standards and maximize system resources, transform procedures and policy standards to enhance department operations

● Communicate and coordinate newly developed accounts payable policies, practices, and procedures with department and company managers and officials, vendors, reporting agencies, clients, customers, and the public

● Team management to ensure invoices and reports are accurate, properly allocated and accrued to meet corporate deadlines

● Successfully updated 1099 process from manual to electronic filing with proper supporting documents

● Analytical background and aptitude for process re-engineering, identifying process improvements and standardization to implement best practices

Herbalife International of America, Inc.

Accounting Supervisor – U.S. /Canada – Los Angeles, CA Nov. 2007-Nov. 2009

● Oversee the monthly accounting cycle for the US and Canada entities

● Provide supervision, administrative training and manage three staff accountants

● Maintain Financial Monthly Close Functions and Consolidation process for U.S. and Canada

● Perform extensive analysis of financial activity (consolidation, P&L, royalties etc.) for U.S. and Canada

● Reconcile and process Banking/Cash/Wire activity for 70 countries

● Assist with monthly management reporting and quarterly/annual SEC reporting

● Prepare/review schedules and provide support for quarterly and annual internal and external audits

● Ensure that all activities are carried out within SOX guidelines and assist with quarterly testing of SOX controls

● Monitor and provide consultation to promote operational improvements in A/R, Inventory and Transportation departments

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Group Accounting Manager – Rockville, MD Oct. 2002-Nov. 2007

● Supervised analytical review of financial statements (Performance Income Statement, Balance Sheet and General Ledger Fluctuations) and support to five accounting regions with DC Metro area.

● Directly consult employees within Human Resource domain: hire, train, manage, conduct performance reviews and oversee employee development and professional growth across the accounting and parking ticket departments

● Assess technological and human resource needs with regards to operational growth, internal control requirements and policy/procedural changes. Key contributor in monthly operations business analysis and design

● Maintain operations to upkeep strong internal controls and distribution of duties

● Reviewed, approved and filed monthly Sales and Use tax to Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, and West Virginia

● Filed and remitted Personal Property, Real Estate, and Business License Tax returns to Washington DC metro area per annum

● Initiate cost savings efficiency in the reduction of $20,000 a month in penalty costs within the Parking Ticket Department

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration August 2002 University of Pittsburgh – Concentration: Accounting Minor: French

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