RISHAY KUMAR MBA
Northridge, California ***** · Phone – 818-***-****
Email – *****.******@*****.*** · LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishay-kumar-mba-9718bb57/
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A highly motivated and dedicated accounting professional with over 18 years of extensive experience, in multiple skills covering many financial areas and generate optimal results with a positive work ethic, energy and desire to continually build on success.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Month end close Internal Controls
Budgeting & forecast Strong staff management skills
Financial reporting IFRS / GAAP
Contract Accounting Large ERP (SAP) systems knowledge
Payroll Management Strong communication and computer skills
Financial analysis Operations and Customer Relations
CSA, LLC – CONSUMER SAFETY ANALYTICS, VAN NUYS, CA
Consumer Safety Analytics is the first accredited cannabis laboratory in the world. Over the years the company has continuously setting the standard for cannabis testing through the utilization of state of art technology, cutting- edge scientific methods, and expert staff. Annual turnover of over $20M and over 150 Staff.
Accounting Manager (Prompted)
May 2020 till current
Prepared 2018 and 2019 Financial Reports
Liaised with Audit Team and had the 2019 Financials Audited under the GAAP and PCAOB Standards
Maintain Chart of accounts
Check and Verify Bank Reconciliation, Amex credit Card Reconciliation on Monthly basis
Month-end Close Entries for all 4 companies
Preparing Monthly Financial for all 4 companies
Handle inter company transactions
Prepare consolidated financial statements
Prepare Quarterly Financial Reports for all 4 companies
Maintaining a Fixed Asset Register
Preparing Monthly Sales Tax
Prepare Weekly financial reports for management
Working towards setting Policies and Procedures for the company
Prepare Annual budgets and forecasts
Calculate Variance analysis and inform the management on variances
Cash Flow Management
Ensure Accounts payable and accounts Receivable are processed in a timely manner
DIAMOND GAME ENTERPRISES, CHATSWORTH, CA
Diamond Game designs. Produces, and services games, gaming systems, and tickets for various north American Lotteries and alternative gaming markets. It is also a subsidiary of Pollard Banknote. An annual turnover of over $20M and over 100 staff.
Accountant – Contractor
Sep 2018 till Jan 2019
Invoicing – USA & Canada
Bank Reconciliations – USA & Canada
Accounts Receivable Reconciliation – USA & Canada
Helped in the Internal Audit of the company
Helped in Maintaining a Fixed Assets Register
SOUTH PACIFIC SECURITY SERVICES LIMITED, FIJI ISLANDS
SPSS is one of the largest providers of security services and equipment in the nation with an annual turnover of over $4M and over 700 staff.
Financial Controller
May 2010 till August 2018
Partnered with executive management on daily management of the business with 15 direct reports.
Managing the purchasing and selling of fleet Vehicles
Reviewed and approved month end journal entries prepared by the accountants.
Prepared periodical financial statements and annual reports.
Prepared and filed company tax and sales returns for 3 entities.
Prepared yearly budgets and monthly forecasts
Prepared business performance analysis reports
Liaising with statutory bodies such as income tax and superannuation
Managed cash flows including approval of supplier payments.
Reviewing of bi-weekly salary prepared by the payroll officer
Prepared sales bids.
Liaised with Foreign customers and suppliers in NZ, Australia, China, USA and UK
Managed the Insurance Policies of the Company
Accomplishments:
Managed full operations of the company during the absence of the Managing Director.
Implemented financial controls.
Restructured with 2 additional companies’ setup to align the different line of businesses.
Increased business capabilities by setting up Cash-In-Transit and Alarm Monitoring business
Instrumental in new customer acquisitions.
FIJI BROADCASTING CORPORATION LIMITED, FIJI ISLANDS
Fiji’s Largest Radio and TV Broadcasting company with annual turnover of over $10M and over 100 staff
Payroll Manager
May 2006 to April 2010
Prepared and maintained monthly payroll records including reconciliations of superannuation and payroll tax withholdings.
Managed all insurance policies including workers compensation, public liability, medical, vehicle and property, etc.
Prepared month end payroll related reports
Liaised with external Auditors
Financial Accountant
Feb 2019 to April 2020
Prepared 2018 Financial Reports
Liaised with Audit Team and had the 2018 Financials Audited under the GAAP
Maintain Chart of accounts
Bank Reconciliation on Monthly basis, Amex credit Card Reconciliation on Monthly basis
Month-end Close Entries for 2 companies
Preparing Monthly Financial for 2 companies
Prepare Quarterly Financial Reports for 2 companies
Maintaining a Fixed Asset Register
Preparing Monthly Sales Tax
Consolidating Monthly Financial Reports for 2 companies
Working towards setting Policies and Procedures for the company
Prepare Annual budgets and forecasts
Calculate Variance analysis and inform the management on variances
Cash Flow Management
Ensure Accounts payable and accounts Receivable are processed in a timely manner
DIAMOND GAME ENTERPRISES, CHATSWORTH, CA
Diamond Game designs. Produces, and services games, gaming systems, and tickets for various north American Lotteries and alternative gaming markets. It is also a subsidiary of Pollard Banknote. An annual turnover of over $20M and over 100 staff.
Accountant – Contractor
Sep 2018 till Jan 2019
Invoicing – USA & Canada
Bank Reconciliations – USA & Canada
Accounts Receivable Reconciliation – USA & Canada
Helped in the Internal Audit of the company
Helped in Maintaining a Fixed Assets Register
SOUTH PACIFIC SECURITY SERVICES LIMITED, FIJI ISLANDS
SPSS is one of the largest providers of security services and equipment in the nation with an annual turnover of over $4M and over 700 staff.
Financial Controller
May 2010 till August 2018
Partnered with executive management on daily management of the business with 15 direct reports.
Managing the purchasing and selling of fleet Vehicles
Reviewed and approved month end journal entries prepared by the accountants.
Prepared periodical financial statements and annual reports.
Prepared and filed company tax and sales returns for 3 entities.
Prepared yearly budgets and monthly forecasts
Prepared business performance analysis reports
Liaising with statutory bodies such as income tax and superannuation
Managed cash flows including approval of supplier payments.
Reviewing of bi-weekly salary prepared by the payroll officer
Prepared sales bids.
Liaised with Foreign customers and suppliers in NZ, Australia, China, USA and UK
Managed the Insurance Policies of the Company
Accomplishments:
Managed full operations of the company during the absence of the Managing Director.
Implemented financial controls.
Restructured with 2 additional companies’ setup to align the different line of businesses.
Increased business capabilities by setting up Cash-In-Transit and Alarm Monitoring business
Instrumental in new customer acquisitions.
FIJI BROADCASTING CORPORATION LIMITED, FIJI ISLANDS
Fiji’s Largest Radio and TV Broadcasting company with annual turnover of over $10M and over 100 staff
Payroll Manager
May 2006 to April 2010
EXXON MOBIL, FIJI ISLANDS
Exxon Fiji is a branch operation of the Global Mobil company and one of the largest suppliers of oil and gas in the South Pacific Islands countries with over 100 staff and annual turnover of over $250M
Administrative Assistant (Contract)
Nov 2005 to April 2006
NIRANJAN AUTOPORT LIMITED, FIJI ISLANDS
Niranjan is a privately held and license distributor and service provider of Mazda vehicles. The company has an annual turnover of over $15M and over 200 staff
Internal Auditor and Sales Administrator
June 2002 to Nov 2005
EDUCATION
APRIL 2013
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – (MBA), Graduate school of business – university of the south pacific
APRIL 2013
POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ADVANCE ANALYTICAL SKILL, Graduate school of business – university of the south pacific
SEPTEMBER 2012
POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FINANCE ADMINISTRATION, Graduate school of business – university of the south pacific
APRIL 2004
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ACCOUNTING, fiji institute of technology (FNU)
SKILLS
Microsoft Navision
Jet Reports
SAP
QuickBooks Enterprise / Online
Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook
V-Lookup / H-Lookup
Pivot Table
Graphs and Charts
Linking of multiple spreadsheet
Preparing Tables and forms
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Institute of Management Accountant (IMA) – Member - 10353637
Association of MBA’s (AMBA) – Full Membership - 131830
FIJI institute of Accountants (FIA) – Provisional Accountant - 2314
Certified Practicing Accountants of Australia (CPA Australia) – Associate Member - 9842318