Accounting Security

Howard Rabinowitz - CA (SA)

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OVERVIEW

A multi-faceted professional with over 15 years’ experience in business development, finance, accounting and process optimization. Possesses detail oriented analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to blend big picture viewpoints with tactical and practical business objectives. Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills have been honed through interaction with different organizational levels across a wide range of industries and business sizes. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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CFO Apr 2018 – Present

- Designed, implemented and processed all the financial activities for the business

- Produced financial statements for prior 5 years to bring the companies records up to date

- Responsible for systemizing and maintaining all accounting operations including billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow management, payroll, banking and data protection

- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements, reports, forecasts and budgets pertinent to the business

- Evaluated all areas of the business in order to identify strategies to reduce costs and increase profit margins

- Analyzed various product lines, key customer segments and new opportunities to increase revenue

- Developed pricing strategies to increase profitability

- Identified business risks and opportunities critical in formulating operating strategies to meet ongoing business goals

- Grew the business utilizing various marketing and advertising strategies aimed at increasing market share

- Launched a new Customer Relationship Management System to streamline and monitor all client interactions whilst maintaining consistency throughout all aspects of the various projects’ life cycles NextEra Energy, Inc. / Florida Power & Light Palm Beach, Florida Senior Compliance Analyst – Compliance & Responsibility Organization Mar 2013 – Apr 2018

- Coordinated compliance activities related to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) trading regulations

- Advised corporate legal counsel and senior executives on the status and impact of various proposed and ongoing company wide projects and initiatives

- Supported the oversight and co-ordination of the companies numerous business units activities affected by FERC regulations

- Assisted business units in the designing and development of procedures and controls for both new and existing processes

- Performed random evaluations of business unit controls and analyzed results to identify potential process improvements

- Organized and participated in a company-wide effort to correct three years of federally required quarterly filings for approximately 80 subsidiaries (954 reports) after identifying material reporting errors

- Developed and presented training to employees on regulatory requirements specifically tailored to their business unit

- Conceptualized and spearheaded a new training initiative for all 15,000 employees that significantly reduced training time and regulatory risk exposure. External quotes for the system were $18 million

- Oversaw and coordinated external audits and regulatory requests with federal regulators and business units as they arose Deutsche Bank New York, New York

Senior Associate – Global Credit Trading Financial Control Apr 2011 – August 2012

- Monitored and assessed deals executed by the trading desk

- Produced trading Profit and Loss statements and provided senior executives with risk assessments and financial analysis

- Oversaw the compliance of 30-50 profit centers throughout the trade cycle in order to prevent, detect and resolve any material financial errors

- Responsible for the performance of month-end accounting and reconciliations across multiple Deutsche Bank entities

- Prepared regular variance analysis reports that was distributed to various stake holders globally BDO New York, New York

Audit Manager – Assurance Services Nov 2010 – Apr 2011

- Obtained U.S GAAP knowledge and experience during tax season

- Assigned to audit a privately held property and casualty insurance company with Revenue of approximately $500 million GRANT THORNTON Johannesburg, South Africa

Consultant / Controller – Advisory Services Nov 2009 – Jul 2010

- Accomplished the restructuring of a clients’ entire financial department including its processes, controls and staffing

- Established, maintained and managed all aspects of a new accounting and finance department

- Fulfilled the Controller and CFO position for the client and performed associated functions

- Constructed and analyzed monthly management reports, accounting reports as well as budgets and variance reports

- Performed regular in-depth analysis of accounting transactions, identifying and investigating ratios, trends and fluctuations

- Prepared the companies financial statements and related supporting schedules for the annual audit Audit Senior – Assurance Services (Atlanta, Georgia) Jan 2009 – Apr 2009

- The only international employee to be accepted into Grant Thorntons' 2009 Secondment Program to the United States. Audit Senior – Assurance Services Mar 2006 – Jan 2009

- Actively involved in the budgeting, planning, execution and completion of audits in the following industries: Insurance (Telesure Investment Holdings, CGM Insurance Brokers), Private Equity (Ellerine Brothers), Engineering and Construction (West Rand Engineering, DCD Dorbyl), Real Estate (Summercon Holdings), Defense (GEO Group)

- Obtained accounting and auditing experience within both the public and private sector

- Presented management reports and recommendations on improving operational efficiencies to clients

- Managed and developed audit teams which including motivating, mentoring and coaching trainee personnel

- Supervised client engagements reporting directly to senior partners and the clients’ senior executives and owners

- Elected by colleagues for 2 consecutive years to the Trainee Accountants Liaison Committee (TALC) CERTIFICATIONS

2009 Chartered Accountant (CA) South Africa – CPA Equivalent South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) – Passed all the required examinations on the first attempt EDUCATION

2006 – 2009 Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – JD Equivalent University of South Africa (UNISA) College of Law

2005 Honours Bachelor of Accounting Science – Masters of Business Administration Equivalent University of South Africa (UNISA).

2001 – 2004 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa

OTHER

PRIVATE SECURITY New York, New York

Security Instructor (New York) Aug 2010 – Feb 2013

- Assisted in the establishment of a new community security organization in New York

- Trained and developed approximately 400 volunteers in security techniques, policies and procedures to be implemented in the protection of various venues and events in New York Security Team Leader and Instructor (Johannesburg, South Africa) Dec 2000 – Aug 2010

- Member of a private community volunteer security group

- Planned, co-ordinated and executed the security for various types of events to ensure the complete safety of all participants

- Led and developed large teams of security personnel for various events and functions

- Provided ongoing training to personnel on security techniques, principles and procedures

- Provided VIP protection services for various international state dignitaries and high-profile community leaders SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE Johannesburg, South Africa Constable Mar 2004 – Dec 2009

- Responded to high priority violent crimes as a member of the primary response unit

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