CECILIA LAM LEE
Houston, TX *****
*********@*****.*** 713-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-lee-12899540 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS SPECIALIST
Accounting and finance professional with extensive experience in accounting processes and financial management reporting which involved with shared services allocations, investment accounting / dividends and equity income in MLPs (Master Limited Partners).
Solid experience in global work environments. Incremental in streamlining office functions to automate processes, enhance productivity, and maximize financial control. Skills include: Expertise financial management reporting, process improvement, general ledger, financial analysis, joint venture accounting, records management and financial data analysis. Recognized as a dedicated employee who learns and integrates new skills quickly in order to produce desired results. Team player with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization. Technical skills include MS applications, Oracle, Oracle Discoverer, ADI and Hyperion.
Strong communications, analysis, supervisory, and personnel management. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Enbridge Inc., Houston, TX 2001- 2020
Advisor Accounting
Supported and maintained general ledger for Offshore entities including detail financial analysis for use by different management groups and financial reporting group
Cost allocations included secondary insurance
Accounts receivable, contract reviews and special projects
Offshore cash distributions / Security deposits with interest activities
Cash reconciliation and cash management
Team member in Unify program, assist Oracle Cloud upgrade program process Sr. Advisor, Financial Planning & Analysis
Consolidated US GTM (Gas Transmission Midstream) capital module with actual, budget and forecast which included the growth and maintenance projects
Provided detail analysis for use by management groups and financial reporting group
Supported and maintained as liaison between management and operating groups Sr. Advisor, Shared Services
Constructed robust allocation models to facilitate budget/forecast and business development functions
Conducted critical variance and trend analysis for management reporting related to shared services and benefits
Reviewed general and administrative costs including labor and benefit allocations
Streamlined and automated cost allocation processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy
Assisted in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) internal control documentation and coordination with internal and external auditors
Financial Analyst III
Prepared monthly journal entries (related to treasury transactions, investment accounting, cash, equity income, incentive contributions, dividend transactions, equity/debit issuances, balance sheet reclassifications, intercompany, etc.)
Conducted critical variance and trend analysis for management reporting related to MLP activities
Assisted in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) internal control documentation and coordination with internal and external auditors
Neste Corporate Holdings Inc., Houston, TX 1989-2001 Accounting Manager
Monthly consolidations financial statements on North America group to foreign parent in Finland (over 12 companies)
Supported and maintained general ledger included operations accounting, cash investments, payroll and 401K contributions
Provided financial analysis for use by management groups and financial reporting group
Prepared and filed North America governmental quarterly and annually reports on timely basis
Maintained tax-sharing for Corporate Holding Group with tax consulting assistance from external advisors NCT U.S.A. Inc. (Subsidiary of Neste), Houston, TX Accounting Manager
Prepared trading company’s semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly and annually financial reports
Prepared budget and quarterly forecast for Breda head office
Monitored operations, transactions and investment related accounts
Assisted on operation transportation and arrangements and documentations
Maintained personnel records, payroll and 401K contributions Riseden Services, Inc., Houston, TX 1987-1989
Assistant Controller / Joint Interest Accountant
Prepared monthly consolidated financial packages / quarterly budget and forecast
Analyzed operations, transactions and reconciled cash accounts
Handled Joint Interest Billings / Oil and gas revenue recording
Maintained Division Order Transfers
EDUCATION
North Harris County College (Associate Degree), Science Degree in Accounting, Houston, TX PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Toastmasters: Achieved 3 Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) in 2012, 2017 & 2020
Technical training: MS Office Integrate workshops; Oracle Super user workshop; Project Accounting 101; Oracle Project Management training; FERC Form 6 workshop; AGS – Gas 101 & 102; Texas Business Council Workshop; Texas Sales Tax For Small Business TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
MS office applications Oracle applications
Khalix / Discoverer Hyperion