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Rafik Rada

***** **** ******** ****, ****, TX 77450

Phone: 713-***-**** E-Mail: adtyhi@r.postjobfree.com

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Accounting Manager

Detail-oriented accounting manager with 20 years of experience in managing accounting departments, specializing in the oil and gas industry. Monitored all kinds of financial procedures and ensured the implementation of federal and state law regulations. Scheduled and incorporated regular workflow, helped reduce month-end closing time, consistently analyzed financial statements, and managed to reduce variable costs. Established capabilities in enhancing processes and developing procedures around billing of complicated storage revenue contracts, as well as compiling, analyzing, and classifying sales data to complete FERC 552 reports. Adept at the development and implementation of systems for the collection, analysis, reporting and verification of financial information. Skilled at mounting and achieving operational objectives through strategic planning and review, audits, problem resolution, trend identification, system improvement. Demonstrated track record of achievement in downstream accounting, revenue analysis, auditing, contract review/assessment, Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP, report generation, financial systems implementation and support, and HFM implementation. Ambitious, dedicated, and disciplined business leader and financial champion, utilizes a proactive approach to overcome hindrances and implement prudent financial management. Proven aptitude for streamlining and automating procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and achieving key objectives. Compassionate team leader, mentor and coach, encourages personal and professional growth for all to succeed. Consensus builder encourages open and frank dialogue, engages multiple stakeholders in consistently achieving results.

~ Streamlined billing process of complicated storage contract and reduced time required to generate invoice from six to two days ~

~ Reviewed storage contracts and identified missed billings of hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue

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~ Led effort to enhance report generated from Allegro for gas sales and shortened preparation of FERC 552 annual report from eight weeks to three weeks ~

~ Achieved 80% automation of Cash flow ~

~ Shortened the generation of consolidated financial statements from three days to less than one day ~ Skill Areas: Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) OneStream Financial Data Management Metadata Management Operational Audit SOX & IPMS Internal Controls Documentation GAAP, GASB & FASB Payables & Receivables Contract Reading and Analysis Expense Planning & Control Revenue Recognition & Leases Budget Preparation Contract Compliance Accounting & Account Reconciliation Operational & Financial Auditing Revenue Billing Report Compilation Balance Sheet Income & Cashflow Statement System Maintenance & Integration Ownership Maintenance Training Customer Service Problem-Solving Leadership Strong Interpersonal Skills Analytical Skills Client Relationship Management Team Management Communication Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

US PRO USA – BERLIN, CT (Jun 2021 – Aug 2022)

Consultant – Cash Flow Reports / OneStream System Analyst

Analyzed financial statements and prepared cash flow journal entries, and prepared cash flow reports at corporate level for SEC and FERC reporting

Modified HFM business rules and reconciled SEC cash flow reports to FERC reports

Prepared workbooks and regulatory reconciliations in connection with cash flow reporting on 10Q/10K and FERC

Developed cash flow tie-out processes for data conversion from HFM to OneStream

Renovated workpapers and cash flow schedules and responded to external auditors

Developed and facilitated cash flow training for Financial Reporting team members Rafik Rada

Phone: 713-***-**** E-Mail: adtyhi@r.postjobfree.com

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TARGA RESOURCES, USA – HOUSTON, TX (Sep 2007 – Apr 2020) Manager - Accounting/Financial Systems

Streamlined billing process of complicated storage contract and reduced time required to generate invoice from six to two days.

Led effort to enhance report generated from Allegro for gas sales and shortened preparation of FERC 552 annual report from eight weeks to three weeks.

Obtained a high level of comfort in numbers reported on FERC 552 form and tied data to transaction record and financial systems.

Reviewed over 1,800 NGL, or NG, contracts for revenue recognition and lease accounting (ASC 606) concerning US GAAP requirements.

Reviewed storage contracts and identified missed billings of hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue.

Achieved 80% automation of cash flow within HFM implementation.

Documented over 20 key processes of metadata change management, ownership maintenance, SmartView report development, SMV drill down training, FDMEE data load, and FDMEE dimension mappings.

Maintained different hierarchies of business units, accounts, products, and FERC codes in FDM/FDMEE.

Loaded data and ran consolidation in HFM.

Developed and facilitated SmartView training for over 30 colleagues. GDF SUEZ ENERGY NORTH AMERICA INC., USA – HOUSTON, TX (Apr 2005 – Aug 2007) Senior - Internal Audit/Compliance

Conducted assessment of corporate-wide and local entities processes, applying the Integrated Performance Management System (IPMS).

Identified weaknesses of controls and proposed changes to adopt best practices.

Planned and executed operational audits for domestic and international operations, using quality control system methodology. Covered areas, including IT, commodities, purchasing, sales and after-sales, treasury, and middle office functions.

Supervised financial audits of Suez Energy Services subsidiaries and divisions in the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, and Belgium.

Performed risk assessment of different audited areas and processes.

Reviewed and audited statutory books (according to country-specific regulations) versus management books

(according to US GAAP) and any related topside adjustments.

Designed and implemented audit programs to test the efficiency of all aspects of accounting controls.

Led the first-year implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act at Suez Energy North America subsidiaries, and coordinated control testing with external auditors. BAKER HUGHES, USA – HOUSTON, TX (Feb 2004 – Mar 2005) Senior Corporate Financial Auditor

Designed and executed audit plan for domestic and international operations for different divisions of Company in Canada, Germany, Scotland, Trinidad & Tobago, and Egypt.

Discussed and documented internal control procedures implemented at corporate based on section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements.

Rafik Rada

Phone: 713-***-**** E-Mail: adtyhi@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/Rafik-Rada-CPA-CIA

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DELOITTE, USA – HOUSTON, TX (Sep 2000 – Feb 2004)

Senior Assurance and Advisory Services

Planned and completed audit procedures of financial statements of private, governmental, and public companies.

Provided accounting business advice to client executive management and audit team members.

Managed ten-year audit for a multi-million-dollar, not-for-profit organization, identified internal control weaknesses, developed solutions, and communicated recommendation for more accurate financial reporting. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS

Master’s in Accounting and Information Systems

Brigham Young University, USA – Provo, UT 1998 – 2000 Bachelor of Social Studies, Economics and Accounting The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel – Jerusalem 1989 – 1994 Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, FERC 552, ASC 606, OFC, HFM, FDM, Smart View, Essbase, RightAngle, ACL, OneStream, PeopleSoft, Allergo, TGMS, Hebrew Accounting and Payroll Software Certifications:

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) 2007

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 2001

Training:

Developed and facilitated SMV training for over 30 colleagues Served as Subject Matter Expert on Smart View, Essbase, metadata management, and cash-flow indicators Affiliations:

Member AICPA

Member Texas CPA Society

Treasurer and Board of Directors Member American Druze Society Member Institute of Internal Auditors

Presentations:

Facilitator Introduction to Deloitte Audit Approach Presenter International Accounting Standards versus U.S. GAAP

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