Finance Professional, data analytics, monthly financial close

Milliscent Makaudze

Accounting & Finance Professional AP/AR Reconciliations Data and Financial Analysis Process Improvement Montgomery Village, MD 240-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/milliscent-makaudze-6b018a78 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accounting and finance professional with 15+ years of experience across financial reporting, general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, internal controls, audit support, and process improvement. Combines a strong accounting foundation with an M.S. in Data Science and advanced Excel and general SQL skills to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies and trends, improve reporting, strengthen controls, and support data-driven business decisions. Experienced in managing high-volume financial activity, partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams, and improving the efficiency and accuracy of finance operations. CORE COMPETENCIES

Accounts Payable & Receivable • Financial Reporting • General Ledger Accounting • Account Reconciliations • Month- End Close • Budgeting & Forecasting • Variance Analysis • Cost Control • Financial Analysis • Internal Controls • Audit Support • Process Improvement • Data Analysis • Advanced Excel • SQL • Cross-Functional Collaboration PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accountant Councilor (CPA Firm) Bethesda, MD Oct 2022 - Present

• Manage general ledger, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, account reconciliations, and journal entries for a floating portfolio of approximately 4,000 client accounts, maintaining accurate and timely financial records across a high-volume client environment.

• Collaborate with the Finance Manager in preparation of monthly management accounts and management reporting packages to report to partners to support client and firm-level decisions.

• Support month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis by reviewing actual results against budgets, investigating material fluctuations.

• Led a cross-functional initiative to automate recurring retainer payments, improving the efficiency and consistency of collections by reducing manual payment processing and follow-up while providing greater visibility into expected cash receipts. Reduced collection time down from an average of 45 days to 32 days. Divisional Accountant Goldrush Group Management Jun 2015 - Dec 2021

• Supported month-end and quarter-end close activities through journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and review of supporting documentation, helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Produced financial reports, management schedules, account analyses, and supporting schedules used by management to evaluate financial performance, monitor expenses, and support operational decision-making.

• Assisted with internal and external audit activities by preparing supporting documentation, researching account activity, resolving reconciliation questions, and maintaining organized financial records to facilitate efficient audit reviews.

Property Accountant Propertuity Management Apr 2013 - Jun 2015

• Prepared monthly and quarterly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and IFRS, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely delivery of financial information to management.

• Monitored expenditures, analyzed budget-to-actual variances, investigated unusual account activity, and maintained accurate financial records to improve expense visibility and support cost-control decisions. Key highlights

• Improved budget forecasting accuracy by 15% through stronger budget-to-actual analysis, standardized variance review, and more consistent financial inputs.

• Contributed to a 10% reduction in costs through tighter expense monitoring, identification of unnecessary or duplicate expenditures, and finance-process streamlining.

• Managed accounting activities across a floating portfolio of approximately 4,000 client accounts while supporting reporting, reconciliations, AP/AR, and close activities. EDUCATION

Master of Science in Data Science Eastern University Bachelor of Accounting and Finance Midlands State University TECHNICAL SKILLS

Accounting Systems: QuickBooks Online, Sage, Bill.com, Quick Fee, CCH Axcess PM Data & Reporting: Microsoft Excel (Advanced), SQL

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