Controller

OTTO YAKKIOUI

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Phone: +1-917-***-**** Email: adlez6@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Cross-functional leader with +15 years of experience focusing on analyzing complex problems and implementing simplified solutions while building relationships, processes, procedures and controls to systematically enhance corporate opportunities, address corporate weaknesses, facilitate co-workers in accomplishing goals, and positively affect change. EDUCATION

Master’s degree in Business Intelligence and Accounting– University Maastricht, the Netherlands Bachelor’s degree in Business Information – College of Amsterdam, the Netherlands PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Business Consulting / Controller / Analyst, Independent JAN 2016 – CURRENT o Effectively manage manufacturing / production process with close attention to budgets, timeframes, quality, and product specifications

o Use advanced analytics including mathematical modeling to come up with objective answers based on historical data

o Evaluate the effectiveness of business strategies, measure ROI, recommend and implement optimizations

o Develop KPIs, dashboards and analytical frameworks to support decision making o Works directly with the managers\owners to forecast project expenses and prepare budget report

o Prepares payment schedules, bank reconciliations, and monthly internal financial reports to assist managers with planning

o Proofread and edit journal entries prior to posting to ensure accuracy and discovered errors o Develop strong relationships with vendors, negotiating costs to meet gross margin goals o Analyze, develop and deliver end to end supply chain solutions development for clients o Month end close, posting of accruals, pre-payments and ledger adjustments o Conceive, design, and implement ERP software programs o Connect and streamline online present with back office processes to reduce cost and increase visibility, security and transparency

o Document financial transactions by generating and managing financial reporting and records o Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options o Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet reconciliations, profit and loss statement, and other reports o Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures o Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions Page 2

• Chief Executive Officer, DI MODOLO Milano NOV 2013 – OCT 2015 o Made high-level decisions about policy and strategy o Kept the owner informed about policy issues

o Provided executive leadership across an organization o Evaluated the success of the organization

o Hired for key positions within the organization

o Visionary, with track record for finding innovative ways to grow revenue and increase margins o Executed financial restructuring, new sales model, and securing major contracts; value of the company increased by 3x in 2 years

• Chief Operating Officer, DI MODOLO Milano SEP 2010 – OCT 2013 o Determined and implemented the company vision and develop objectives accordingly o Supervised operations and coordinated with managers to increase quarterly profits o Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating costs to meet gross margin goals o Responded to vice president/president concerns at monthly and special meetings o Evaluated operating procedures and improved efficiency o Conceived, designed, and implemented (Microsoft Dynamics (NAV)) software program resulting in 33% increase in production, 15% reduction in inventory levels, and improved customer service levels

o Completed market analysis using KPI’s, resulting in a 21% increase in sales o Coordinated with department heads to evaluate business opportunities o Developed quarterly business plans and evaluate cost projections o Evaluated production and budget reports

• ERP Financial, IT and Supply Chain / Research Analyst, OILILY JAN 2007 – JUN 2010 o Partnered with Executive Director to develop growth strategy for securing a 25% increase in revenues by implementing a new ERP system

o Prepared project documentation, deliverables, finances, resource allocations, and status o Was responsible for budgeting and forecasting, expense reporting, risk management, status reporting and execution

o Developed strategy and architecture for department managers in alignment with business plans o Collaborated with participants\key-users to determine project timelines o Account for complete project lifecycle from inception to closure o Evaluated complex situations and find solutions for them o Assisted in the development of long-term solutions for managed services, hosting, training, and other associated support

o Worked with internal and external business partners to streamline business processes, improve operational efficiencies and identify current issues o Worked with other IT resources to establish and test interfaces o Provided on-the-job training to the business as it relates to driving process improvements Page 3

o Analysis and reporting, business planning and management, communication and presentation, customer focus and relationship building, champion for change, influencing, information and data management proficiency, leadership, problem solving and decision making, profession and process expertise

o Managed local and offshore development resources for delivery of new applications including design documentation, code review, use case documentation, and end user manuals o Provided first and second level support for end users of the ERP JDE Enterprise One application by providing specific system and business expertise when necessary to solve

• IT System Manager, OILILY JAN 2004 – JUN 2007

o Managed a complex IT infrastructure connecting 34 offices in 24 countries between subsidiaries and main office

o Continuously improved processes for improved performance such as virtualization, backup and file sharing

o Developed strategy and created metrics to measure effectiveness of strategy o Performed application monitoring and performance tuning o Performed custom application changes in development, validation or equivalent testing environment, and production environments

o Implemented and effectively developed helpdesk and IT operations o Performed operating system software updates, upgrades and patches o Managed System Design & Development

o Created Web Architecture Designs

o Experience with scripting and jobs for automation o Performed administration activities such as setting user accounts, roles, access, and privileges SKILLS

• Financial expertise

• Business acumen

• Budgeting skills

• Leadership

• Strategic planning

• Critical thinking

• Problem-solving and troubleshooting

• Pattern and trend identification

• Attention to detail

• Risk assessment

• Teamwork & collaboration

• Analytical thinking

• Computer proficiency

• Reporting skills

• Database design and management

• Advanced Microsoft Excel functions

• Regression analysis

• Experimental design & analysis

• Time management

• Efficiency

• Decision-making

• Project management

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