Business Partner Accounts Receivable

Boubacar Camara, MBA, MS.

Yeadon, PA *****

*********@*****.*** · 267-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/Boubacar-Camara-mba

ACCOUNTANT

Analytical and strategic business partner with experience preparing various complex financial statements and statistical reports to assist senior executives in decision-making across pharmaceutical and manufacturing, and retail industries. Trusted advisor to department managers and key stakeholders to ensure that operations are in alignment with finance. Collaborate with financial leaders to provide items for audits that are completed by the auditor’s timelines.

Speak and write fluently French, Russian, Soninke, Wolof, and English.

Core competencies include:

Finance and Accounting · Audit · GAAP and SOX knowledge · Accounts Receivable / Payable · Cost Accounting · General Ledger (GL) · Risk Management · Budget Management · Forecasting · Documentation Management · Check Requests

EXPERIENCE

Ossie Trading Inc, Philadelphia, PA September 2024 – To present

Founder and Owner

Consulting Business: Assisting small businesses in selecting, implementing, and optimizing new software and services to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and drive growth.

Offering tailored solutions to meet each client’s unique needs.

Freelance Translations: Providing high-quality translation services to help businesses and individuals communicate effectively across languages

Grant Thornton Philadelphia, PA June 2023 – June 2024

Audit and Assurance - Senior

Manage full-scope audits, including the following industries:

Manufacturing

Non-profit

Investment Funds

Health system

Review and ensure accurate standard cost and valuation of inventory; ensure accurate reconciliation of stale and obsolete inventory

In charge of Planning and Designing audit approaches

Lead and coordinate different teams (local and international) of the audit engagements

Review client accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal control and conduct audit tests

Perform analytical reviews of audit documents and prepare the documentation supporting audit opinions

Utilizing specialized audit software to develop audit work papers, perform tracking and forecasting for audit engagements

Maintains Risk management, development of industry awareness, development of client relationships

Deloitte & Touche LLP, Philadelphia, PA December 2021 – June 2023

Audit and Assurance - Senior

Plan and Design audit approaches for the following industries ;

Manufacturing

Non-profit

Investment Funds

Health system

Lead the team and participate in pre-audit planning for audit engagements

Review client accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal control and conduct audit tests

Perform analytical reviews of audit documents and prepare the documentation supporting audit opinions

Utilizing specialized audit software to develop audit work papers, perform tracking and forecasting for audit engagements

Risk management, development of industry awareness, development of client relationships

Avrach & Company PC, Philadelphia, PA October 2020 – December 2021

Accountant – Audit, and Finance

Plan and Design audit approaches

Lead the team and participate in pre-audit planning for audit engagements

Review client accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal control and conduct audit tests

Jomar Inc., Philadelphia, PA July 2019 – May 2020

Controller

Provide leadership, direction, and management of the finance and accounting team.

Manage the GL through the month's end using QuickBooks.

Prepare P+L, Variance, and cash flow analysis.

Prepared inventory analysis and valuation; reconciled obsolete and stale inventory

Manage the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and oversee the preparation of all financial reporting for an annual revenue of 6 to $9M

Advise on long-term business and financial planning

Approve the weekly payroll

Teva Pharmaceuticals, Philadelphia, PA December 2015 – May 2019

Accountant (Global Finance Team)

Used Oracle

Develop processes to improve productivity, quality, tracking, and maintaining metrics for various data.

Mentor and train junior staff or new trainees and encourage good A/R follow-up skills and work ethic.

Help team to reduce A/R aging and optimize collections.

Perform quality checks on the A/R follow or EOB denial analysis work done by the team.

Implement a new improved monthly credit card payment process to maximize the cash flow

Analyzed customer deductions, chargebacks, and rebates

Respond to clients on any process-related queries and manage 1st-level escalations. Manage day-to-day activities with the team across Global Finance and Accounts Receivable (A/R).

Bartash Printing, Philadelphia, PA May 2004 – December 2015

Accountant

Performed analysis of Accounts Receivable, Payable, Cost, Sales, and Inventory Performance. Reviewed all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. Processed check requests. Maintained files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices. Managed, motivated, trained, and helped crew leaders to reach productivity and quality goals.

Cost analysis, assist to reduce the Business overhead costs

Examine standard costs against actuals to identify process inefficiencies, improvement opportunities, and low-profit products

Perform comprehensive variance analysis and determine the root cause for each significant variance

Work with business managers to review costs.

Processed requests for credit/debit memos.

Prepared financial statements and supporting analytical schedules for the month-end reporting package.

Analyzed monthly general ledger expenses.

Supported organizational budgeting and forecasting functions as needed.

Maintained an up-to-date billing system.

Processed credit card payments and Prepared bank deposits.

EDUCATION

Stayer University

Master of Science – Accounting (Controllership) (MS)

Master of Business Administration – International Business (MBA)

Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society. Member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society.

Kaliningrad State Tech

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Translator, Philadelphia, PA January 2003 – Present

Assist individuals needing remedial help in English, and translate in English, French, Russian, Soninke, and Wolof.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft office (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Power BI…), CRC, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Frazer

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