RAQUEL C. DODDS
*** **** *** *** **, Rochester, New York 14607 Phone: 309-***-**** ******.*****@*****.***
To obtain a senior treasury position, drawing upon my communication and organizational skills while using financial background and continually developing additional knowledge in accounting. Possess strong analytical skills and consistent focus. Exceptional work ethic described as self-motivated and disciplined.
BAUSCH & LOMB [NYSE: BOL] – Rochester, NY
A Fortune 500 company and leader in the eye health care industry March 2009 – Current
INTERIM TREASURY SUPERVISOR, BAUSCH & LOMB AMERICAN SHARED SERVICE CENTER.
Reviews 35 bank reconciliations, supervisors and continues to provide support for Bank Reconciliation Analyst
Accounts for 35 intercompany loans in 16 different currencies totaling $ Billions. Monthly activity includes mark to market, monthly interest calculation on new, existing and matured loans, preparation and distribution of monthly intercompany statements and journal entries for all transactions
Responsible for accounting and reconciliation of cash equivalents and short term investments
Acts as Netting Manager for all global intercompany netting participants
Handles the FAS 133 accounting and prepares FX exposure report for Corporate, US, and Luxembourg
Accounts for intercompany dividends including declaration, mark to market, and payment.
Reviews and approves the Quarter over Quarter variance analysis for US and Luxembourg balance sheet accounts.
ALSTOM [PARIS: ALO] – Rochester, NY
A French company that manufacturers equipment and provides services to the transport sector July 2008 – March 2009
SENIOR CASH ACCOUNTANT, ALSTOM SIGNALING INC.
Worked with AP, AR, and Project Controllers to prepare weekly cash forecasts submitted to Corporate as well as researches and explains significant variances from forecasted to actual cash flow
Analyzed receipts and disbursements related to project cash flow and executed hedges as necessary
Prepared journal entries and other reports using SAP for monthly closing process
Corresponds with Contract Managers and Corporate Treasury to obtain bonds and letter of credit for bidding and performance related to manufacturing projects
Reconciled and revalued all foreign currency general ledger accounts at month-end to ensure proper reporting
Provided backup for Financial Analyst for customer invoicing, daily cash reconciliation, and all funds transfers
Prepares cash budget for upcoming fiscal years using direct and indirect methods of forecasting and modeling
STRYKER CORPORATION [NYSE: SYK] – Kalamazoo, MI
A Fortune 500 company that manufactures medical devices April 2007 – July 2008
TREASURY ANALYST I, CORPORATE TREASURY
Assisted in FX exposure management of 40 international and domestic divisions using Net Hedging Program
Successfully trained 7 interns with skill sets needed to obtain full time positions, 4 within the organization
Completed domestic and international cash forecasting while improving process to ensure proper liquidity management
Analyzed divisions’ foreign currency losses and implemented changes to limit them ultimately lowering the FX gain or loss on the P&L to less than 3 basis points of sales for the fiscal year, the lowest in Stryker’s history
Continually provided excellent customer service to both domestic and international divisions for all treasury needs including banking, exposure reporting, training, and all other related questions
Created retrieves using Hyperion to check intercompany balance and record foreign currency impact
Assisted with the implementation of Treasura (treasury workstation) to improve reporting, treasury controls and liquidity. Created user and administrator guide and trained individuals at divisions to use the product.
Implemented a division wide “Best Practice” for reducing processing credit card processing fees
Completed investment analysis for Treasurer, CEO, and CFO on a portfolio of over $2.4 Billion
TREASURY INTERN, CORPORATE TREASURY November 2006 – April 2007
Assisted in daily cash positioning of over 30 accounts and forecast consolidation of 40 divisions world wide
Prepared and transferred wires and ACH payments for 10 domestic divisions
Implemented a bank account update to systematically organize account information for all divisions globally, ensuring all signature cards were updated and included necessary documentation of 250 bank accounts with 40 banks
EDUCATION
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Kalamazoo, MI
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, HAWORTH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS January 2004 – April 2007
Majored in Finance and Commercial Law, Minored in Political Science and General Business
GPA: 3.5
INTERPERSONAL
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Hyperion Financial Management, PeopleSoft, Bloomberg and SAP
Communication Skills: Excellent teamwork, customer service, and writing skills