Wafa Bazzi

Wafa Bazzi

Dearborn, MI *****

Phone 313-***-****

adz4o1@r.postjobfree.com

Skilled finance and accounting professional and MBA graduate with more than 19 years of experience in the corporate and manufacturing sectors. Highly experienced in financial analysis and management, budgeting, forecasting and accounting. Strong analytical skills with deep understanding of all aspects of accounting and auditing principles. internal controls and payroll. Detail-oriented with proven ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting tight deadline schedules.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

C.F. BURGER CREAMERY & Twin Pines Dairy Detroit, MI 8/2004 - Present

Financial Controller 09/2021-09/2023

Advanced role that depends on deep comprehension and understanding of a large organization's financial operations and accounting principles;

Supervised and directed the Accounting Department including training staff at all levels

Prepared and reviewed monthly financial reports (Income Statement, Balance Sheet)f or the board of directors.

Oversaw directly and through subordinates the financial accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, inventory and Internal Controls.

Communicated with senior leadership regarding financials results and other policies affecting the financial functions within the organization.

Assisted in State and Federal Tax filling preparation.

Assistant Controller/Account Manager 08/2016-09/2021

Prepared monthly, quarterly and annually audited consolidated financial statements for a Dairy Product company with net revenues over $100 million.

Ran financial statements for State and Federal Government.

Substantially reduced audit adjustments through better financial controls.

Created budgets and forecasts for the management group.

Ensured compliance with accounting deadlines.

Prepared company accounts and tax returns for audit.

Coordinated payroll functions for 70+ employees.

Liaised with bankers, insurers and solicitors regarding financial transactions.

Assistant Quality Director/Cost Accounting 08/2012-08/2016

Assisted Quality Director in maintaining accurate and up-to date records of quality related activities including inspection results, non-conformances and corrective actions

Assisted Quality Director in generating reports on quality metrics, trends, and performance indicators to management and relevant stakeholders.

Assisted in daily and monthly tracking/tracing of received raw material and flow through the process

Assisted in preparing for ISO Certification and State/FDA periodic inspections

Monitored costs and created reports for budgetary, pricing, and cost analysis purposes

Tracked spending, changes in inventory costs, the accuracy/compliance of cost record.

Accounts Payable Manager 08/04/2004-08/2012

Managed accounts payable and payroll departments functions for 70+ employees.

Maintained the company’s accurate financial, client and staff records.

Completed payments & controlled expenses processing, verifying & reconciling invoices.

Monitored and recorded company expenses: all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices statements …

Generated budgets and forecasts on a quarterly basis and presented to the management team.

Reconciling processed work by verifying entries & comparing system reports to balances

Prepared monthly & annually closing procedures including payable reports preparation and Financial statement journal entries

Administered online banking deposits & processing all in house checks and payments

HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK – Dearborn, MI 2000-2002

Head Teller/CSR

Responsible for receiving cash, check deposits and examining the deposited checks

Provided help to customers with financing questions and fund availability.

Ensured regulatory requirements are implemented such as the Bank Secretary Act and Anti-Money Laundering.

Promoted and educated customers on available Bank products and teller on transaction efficiency and quality services to customers.

Supplied tellers with currency as needed. Responsible for balancing the Vault

Responsible for balancing the branch and supplying the ATM with currency everyday.

EDUCATION:

Davenport University – Graduate Certificate Livonia, MI

Finance 2019

Davenport University – Post Graduate Certificate Livonia, MI

Health Care Management 2015

Davenport University – Post Graduate Certificate Livonia, MI

Strategic Management 2012

Davenport University - MBA Livonia, MI

Accounting Concentration 2010

Davenport University - BBS Livonia, MI

Bachelor of Science in Business Management With Honor 2006

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Certificate of completion in NSLS Foundations of Leadership Training – The National Society of Leadership and Success, 2022

Certificate of Attendance/Credit – Tax Training School of H&R Block, 2007

Certificate of Achievement – Huntington Bank, 2000

COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in MS Office Suite especially Excel Spreadsheets (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), QuickBooks, SharePoint, Skype for Business, IBM PC, Lotus 1-2-3, MS-DOS

LANGUAGES: Proficient in English and Arabic.

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