Emmanuel N. Fonji
Phone: 678-***-**** E-mail: ******@*********.***
CAREER SUMMARY
An energetic and highly effective Team Leader with proven abilities to develop and manage results-oriented teams. Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and strong problem solving skills. Increased yearly revenue by $500,000.00. Possess maturity, dedication and a sense of responsibility. Customer-focused, results-oriented, forward-looking, great coach and a team player that enjoys a fast-paced working environment. Able to function effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. I am fluent in English, French and Italian.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
01/23 – Present Financial Accountant,
Precious AFC Home, Oak Park MI
Prepare general ledger entries and expenses accrual account.
Prepare the company’s profit/loss statement and balance sheet statements.
Ensure monthly care financials are provided to the state in an accurate and timely manner.
Implemented a financial review process that resulted in a $50 000 increase in monthly revenue.
Reconcile the company’s monthly bank statements.
Perform quarterly analytical reviews of revenues and expenditures and explain significant changes to upper management. .
04/08– 09/22 Senior Staff Accountant,
The Insurance House Inc, Atlanta GA
Reviewed & approved payments to vendors for over 1 million dollars monthly.
Implemented commission rate analysis process that resulted in over $90 000 monthly revenue increases.
Performed Monthly Bank Reconciliation
Prepared and processed international wires and ACH payments.
Performed monthly Balance Sheet Variance Analysis and notified management of any significant changes.
Assisted in budgeting and coordinated with external auditors.
Performed month end and year end closing of AIM
Collaborated with the IT department on various software upgrade projects improving checks printing efficiency.
Performed month-end Journal Entries.
03/05 – 04/08 Senior Account Analyst, Finance
The Home Depot Corp, Atlanta GA
Researched and resolved Suppliers’ disputes performing root cause analysis and taking proactive steps to mitigate future issues.
Performed accounts reconciliations of vendors accounts.
Validated and processed charges in the accounting system with appropriate account coding.
Performed audit on cash discounts, new stores allowances and duplicate payments.
Collaborated with outside suppliers in reconciling claims, freight discrepancies and unpaid invoices.
01/03 -03/05 Staff Accountant, Premium Accounting
Builders Insurance Group, Atlanta GA
Reviewed audit refund requests, reconciliation of accounts, resolve account receivable issues.
Liaison between Accounting Representatives and management.
Implemented online checks storage that resulted in checks management efficiency.
Reviewed accounts for reinstatement and cancellation.
Developed procedures for process improvement.
EDUCATION
2004 – Present Keller Graduate School of Management, Atlanta
Master of Accounting & Financial Management (Expected)
1996 – 2000 Brescia State University, ITALY
Master's degree in Business Economics
Concentration: Business/Accounting
Major Courses: Taxation,, Financial Markets, Financial/Managerial Accounting, Cost Analysis,
1991 – 1996 Brescia State University, ITALY
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
AWARDS
Employee of the Quarter: Insurance House INC.
First foreign student to receive Outstanding Student Award: Brescia State University, Italy.
COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software Applications: FIS EAS, Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, ImageRight, Quick-Books Pro, SAP, AS400, AIM, Point Billing System.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Board member, Hope Church
President, The Emmanuel Project, Dallas GA.