ANITA KAO, CPA, MBA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitakao/
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Results-oriented CPA with over 10+ years of experience in financial services and pharmaceutical industries. Seeking a position that will advance my knowledge and skills already developed from my accounting/finance background in order to advance the goals of the company.
CERTIFICATION and EDUCATION
CPA – Certified Public Accountant. CA license # 136768.
California State University - Fullerton, CA
Master of Business Administration in accounting concentration
University of California – Davis, CA
Bachelor of Science – Biological Science, Neurobiology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Analyst, Leasing and Asset Finance 2017 ~ July-2020
MUFG Union Bank Los Angeles, CA Perform financial analysis, SEC/Regulatory financial reporting and accounting for loans, leases, partnership investments and subsidiaries. Ensure transactions are accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP, regulatory requirements, bank policies and procedures. Develop efficient strategies for making the daily and monthly processes more efficient.
Coach junior staffs. Prepare operating manuals to streamline reporting processes.
Prepare financial statement analysis, SEC, regulatory reports and reconciliations.
Prepare and analyze financial data for regulatory compliance with MS Word and Excel.
Support monthly/quarterly/year end close activities.
Accountant/Auditor 2015 ~ 2016
Division of Auditor/Controller, County of Orange Orange, CA
Manipulated large amounts of data through MS Excel, identifying variances, trends and providing management with meaningful insights.
Prepared monthly financial reports with variance analysis (actual, forecast, and budget variances), including reconciliations and various schedules.
Analyze general ledger accounts, processed transfers, and maintained record of all fund movements to ensure all funds are managed properly.
Reconcile funding schedules, cash accounts, account receivable and payable balances monthly. Prepare year-end schedules for audit.
Assurance Associate 2009-2015
Allergan, CA Irvine, CA
Perform compliance audit and change control as they relate to supporting business processes and worldwide manufactured productions through SAP, QMS, CORAL and iLab LIMS.
Provided training to other individuals in related to processing change control in the IT environment.
Verified documents are in compliance with FDA regulations and available for internal/external audits.
TECHNICAL
SAP, Engagement software, MS word, Excel, Power point, Outlook, Visio, Access, ERMI, CAP+, CalWin, OnBase, CCH Prosystem fx Engagement, Intrader, TrinTech, People Soft.