Detail-Oriented Accountant and Financial Analyst
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Aubrey, *6227, United States
SUMMARY Detail-oriented Accountant with over 8 years of versatile financial experience in positions such as Financial Analyst and Staff Accountant. Proven skills in conducting contract audits, balance sheet reconciliations, and meticulous journal entry processing. Notable achievements include streamlining accounting processes and enhancing operational efficiencies. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting. Prepared to contribute to any organisation by utilising strong analytical skills to meet and exceed financial objectives.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Frisco
03/2022 – Present
Financial Analyst
NCR Frisco
Executed monthly contract audits for All Point and Bank Branding contracts, ensuring adherence to established audit standards and allowing for management-directed adjustments.
Prepared comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accurate financial reporting.
Formulated and processed general journal entries following company protocols.
Reconciled assigned general ledger accounts to ensure alignment with financial records.
Collaborated effectively with colleagues in the Accounting and Billing departments to achieve timely completion of contract audits and month-end close processes.
Conducted monthly analyses of Income Statement accounts and authored variance explanations to clarify financial discrepancies. Addressed internal audit requests, SOX audit inquiries, and external audit requirements with precision.
Engaged closely with the accounting management team to identify and implement process improvements regarding system automation and operational efficiencies.
Participated in special projects as assigned, contributing to the advancement of departmental initiatives.
Facilitated overtime during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close periods, with the monthly close cycle lasting approximately 5 to 7 business days and including weekend work during quarter closes. Patrick Kutepa
Accountant
Dallas
05/2019 – 12/2021
Staff Accountant
Newman & Bridge
Assisted in preparing and processing journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.
Supported the expenses accrual process for vendors, ensuring adherence to proper accounting practices.
Submitted period invoices to the Accounts Payable ledger for vendor expenses comprehensively.
Processed monthly cheque receipts from other divisions in line with the Chart of Accounts coding.
Executed compliance-related controls and postings to journal entries, ensuring all entries were reconciled and properly authorised with requisite supporting documentation.
Collected and verified journal entries from various departments, checking for necessary approval signatures prior to filing.
Facilitated administrative tasks such as performing acknowledgements for documents concerning high-value assets.
Allen
01/2016 – 04/2019
IT Systems Audit & Compliance
Reynolds Holdings LLC
Conducted IT audits covering information security, change management, and computer operations across internal departments.
Compiled detailed audit reports highlighting findings and providing remediation recommendations, including follow-up reviews of corrective action plans.
Performed systems audits utilizing Microsoft DNS and UAC panels to monitor user login and logout activities.
Assessed password authentication measures and potential malware threats to safeguard financial data.
Verified transaction information, scheduled disbursements, and secured payment authorisations.
Managed financial software and hardware virus security in alignment with GAAP accounting control protocols.
Generated revenue through transaction verification, managing computer charges and refunds, as well as mailing monthly statements. Ensured account accuracy by reconciling statements and transactions; resolved discrepancies through thorough documentation investigation and stop payment issuance when necessary. Contributed to team success by achieving related results in transportation logistics, physical asset inspection, and security management.
McKinney
02/2014 – 12/2015
Staff Accountant
Trans Centric Logistics LLC
Evaluated accuracy of postings, conducting investigations and reconciling account discrepancies by making appropriate journal entry adjustments to the general ledger.
Carried out random physical security audits to identify potential problems concerning staff, safety, and asset protection.
Applied SOX as the principal control framework to examine internal controls and procedures while ensuring the accuracy and safeguarding of financial reports.
Frisco
01/2012 – 11/2013
Loans Officer
Chase Bank
Guaranteed compliance with all conditions and regulatory requirements prior to loan closure.
Assisted closing agents and bank staff in resolving issues related to the loan closing process.
Reviewed mortgage loans and analysed outstanding items before finalising closures.
Addressed customer queries concerning the loan closing process comprehensively.
Pretoria, South Africa
02/2003 – 12/2010
(Financial Accounting Internship) Chartered Accountant Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants
Executed a variety of corporate audits as an intern (articles of clerkship), covering external audits for various companies, including but not limited to: Philips Electrical (International), Nedbank, SASOL, and IBM South Africa. EDUCATION
South Africa
02/1993 – 11/1997
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
University of South Africa (UNISA) - Pretoria
South Africa
02/1986 – 11/1989
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) and Accounting Science (B. Compt.) University of South Africa (UNISA) - Pretoria
SKILLS Windows 7/8/10 Mac OS X
iOS DNS
DHCP Network
Physical and Logical Security Network Standards and Protocols IPS/IDS Intrusion Prevention System
and Intrusion Detection System
Microsoft Firewalls
Malware Identification Scripting with Visual Basic Classless IP Addressing Accounting
Software Applications
SAP
AS400 Oracle
QuickBooks GAAP
SOX SAGE
CERTIFICATES MTA Security certification
Microsoft
Microsoft - Security Cyber Fundamental
Microsoft
Microsoft - Servers
Microsoft
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