Controller

NADER P. SHAWKI

** ******* ****** • East Windsor, New Jersey 08520

908-***-**** • *******@*****.***

Financial Management: Financial Director, Controller, Accounting Manager

Talented Financial Controller with expertise impacting operational performance and profitability through skilled leadership of finance, accounting, and compliance. Consistent record of facilitating profitability through cost reductions and effective strategic financial planning. Adept at monitoring performance, preparing reports, developing budgets, leading audit operations, and negotiating agreements. Experienced in US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). Familiar with overseeing payroll and commission functions. Technical skills: MS Office, PeopleSoft, AMS, AuctionACCESS, V-Trace, Quickbooks

Corporate Financial Operations • Accounting • Audits • Taxation • Banking • General Ledger (GL)

Risk Management • Staff Development • GAAP •

Process Enhancement • Cost & Budget Control • Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) • Compliance • Reporting

Forecasting • Problem Solving • Leadership • Contract Negotiations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ADESA NEW JERSEY, LLC, Manville, New Jersey • 1998-2008

Financial Controller (2000-2008)

Oversaw all accounting and financial operations for $290M company with 60 locations in US and Canada. Hired, trained, and supervised staff of 6. Effectively managed GL, payroll, sales commissions, financial reporting, annual budget, internal and external audits, and reconciliations. Ensured compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements. Maintained accounting systems and processes. Assisted all departments with budgets. Monitored utilization of financial resources. Prepared, analyzed, and verified annual reports, financial statements, and forecasts.

• Dramatically increased profitability by lowering banking fees and payroll processing fees.

• Enhanced profits by reducing major G&A expenses across multiple departments.

Assistant Controller (1999-2000)

Directed all accounting functions. Reviewed GL data and prepared daily entries. Reconciled bank statements. Prepared journal entries and financial statements. Balanced A/P and Aging Balances monthly. Managed revenue and expense analyses for annual budget.

• Facilitated corporate success by preparing and completing internal audits.

• Delivered major cost savings by negotiating better terms with vendors.

Senior Accountant (1998-1999)

Verified vendor invoices weekly. Performed tax reviews and processed tax bills for payment. Reconciled monthly A/P and A/R. Responded to client and vendor inquiries regarding payments and billings. Processed billing adjustments and reconciled accounts. Carried out daily banking duties.

• Ensured all charges posted in company’s Auction Management System.

• Assisted senior executives by preparing weekly reports of vehicles consigned and sold.

(ADESA, continued)

Accounts Payable (1998)

Performed daily A/P management, including billings, collections, and reconciliations. Evaluated and approved new customers for credit accounts. Trained personnel in A/R, A/P, and system operations.

• Improved profitability by reducing write-offs 10%.

• Enhanced cash flow by achieving 15% increase in collections on accounts >90 days overdue.

EDUCATION

Masters of Finance in Financial Management

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey

Bachelors in Accounting

Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration, Cairo, Egypt

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