Accounting Financial

Professional Summary

A results-oriented Assistant Controller professional with more than 15 years of progressive experience in corporate financial analysis and management with expertise in global financial intelligence, regulatory compliance, financial review, data analytics and expert knowledge of organizational effectiveness.

Areas of Expertise

Budget and forecasting Financial Analysis Due Diligence

Internal Audit and SOX experience General Ledger Banking and Finance

Financial Reporting Risk Management Intercompany Allocations

Operations Management Analytical Thinking Leadership Regulatory Compliance Vendor/Client Relations Revenue Recognition

Cash Flow GAAP Joint Venture Reporting

Significant Accomplishments

Resolved several hold-over accounting issues and drove finalization of closing financial statements.

Reduced aging account receivable from 20% to 12% by building strong relationship management with the customers and avoiding bad debts.

Managed all accounting functions for two Midstream Energy assets owned by MCP and private equity firm – Stingray Offshore Pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico and Van Hook Gathering System in North Dakota (sold in 2019).

Reduced monthly closing process from 8+ days to 4 days on a consistent basis.

Professional Experience

Starfish Pipeline Company, LLC Houston, Texas

Assistant Controller Jun 2018 – Current

Assist with management of all general ledger activity including fixed assets, intercompany, general accounting journal entries, payroll, account reconciliations, accruals, etc.

Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Prepare financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, etc.) with strong knowledge of Oracle software.

Develop and maintain yearly standard cost

Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with the company policy.

Perform and review account reconciliations and journal entries to ensure accuracy and validity of accounting transactions and company books and records.

Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with company policy.

Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the President and Finance Committee.

Perform variance reviews of G&A and operations support costs, research variance root causes, and determine action plans to improve financial statement and/or outlook accuracy.

Responsible for operational accounting for natural gas processing plants and natural gas & crude oil gathering systems and pipelines.

Manage the month-end and quarter-end analysis and reporting for areas of responsibility; actively participate in the analysis of plan to actuals.

Ensure SOX controls are designed and operating effectively.

Analyze, generate, and process intercompany entries and invoices needed to adjust or reallocate expenses between entities.

ENVIA Energy, LLC Houston, Texas

Manager, Financial Reporting Accountant Dec 2014 – May 2018

Managed fixed assets by maintaining detailed fixed asset ledgers, roll forwards, depreciation, and amortization schedules, tracking asset transfers and disposals; review and update fixed assets coding categories.

Assisting the CFO in implementing cost controls for the department and monitor expenses to ensure compliance with budget.

Performed and reviewed account reconciliations and journal entries to ensure accuracy and validity of accounting transactions and company books and records.

Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to account such as general ledger accounts and documenting transactions with strong knowledge of Oracle software.

Assist with month-end close activities and run ad hoc reports.

Assist with preparation of monthly financial packages for management and the board of directors.

Oversee daily cash management function (manual check cashing, check runs, ACH debits, wire transfers, internal account transfers).

Evaluated appropriate accounting treatment for new transactions and new initiatives; prepares technical documentation for such transactions and provides US GAAP interpretation.

Performed monthly inter-company account reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet accounts.

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company Doswell, Virginia

Treasury Analyst April 2009 - Jan 2011

Trained and coached new and less experienced accounts receivable team.

Prepared daily cash reports and create journal entries into Oracle for all cash activities.

Monitored and supervised the park depository account balances.

Maintained cash office security.

Ensured daily balancing of cash, credit card and debit cards transactions.

Ensured compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures in daily conduct of treasury activities.

Directed allocation of cash to general ledger accounts.

Processed coins in large amounts and loaded cash in ATMs.

Prepared monthly reconciliation of all treasury balance sheets.

Skye Bank Plc Lagos, Nigeria

Financial Reporting Manager January 1999- October 2008

Prepared monthly analysis of general ledger and balance sheet in accordance with GAAP.

Performed enhanced due diligence reviews, including high-risk accounts.

Authorized and supervised all branch transactions within the prerogatives.

Analyzed expenses report and reported on areas of variance.

Supervised all issues related to accounts payable and receivable.

Managed relationships with various vendors, suppliers, and customers.

Provided the branch internal audit with any exceptions on timely basis.

Ensured compliance with procedures, controls, and regulations in conducting audits.

Education and Professional Development

Master of Business Administration December 2017

Lamar University Beaumont, Texas

Bachelor of Science, Accounting December 2014

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia

Bachelor of Science, Finance May 2004

Lagos State University Lagos, Nigeria

Professional Affiliations

Member of Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) March 2014

Skills

Proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel (VLookup, HLookup, Pivot Tables etc) as well as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, Oracle, Flex cube, Jonas, SAP, Net suite, and ERP

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