Financial Analyst, Cost Accountant

GENE AHN

Address: **** ********** ****, **** *******, Ohio 45069

Phone: 513-***-****

E-mail: *******@*****.***

Financial Analyst ~ Cost Accountant

Trustworthy, dedicated, and results-oriented professional, with extensive finance, accounting, and operations experience; in search of a financial analyst position that would

utilize dynamic and strategic analytical skills. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving capabilities and entrepreneurial spirit. Skilled at utilizing strategic thinking,

innovative problem solving, and motivational skills to generate profitable results. Highly motivated, personable, and cooperative team player; effective and comfortable at

conversing with various individuals and groups. Armed with exceptional aptitude in working independently, complemented with the ability to multitask in fast-paced environments.

CAREER-RELATED SKILLS

Financial Planning and Analysis

Financial Modeling

Process Improvements

General Accounting Practices and Principles

Variance Analysis

Project Development

Financial Statement Preparation

Financial System Implementation

Budgeting and Forecasting

Technical Skills: Microsoft Suite, Deltek Costpoint, Vision, COBRA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MISSION ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL

Finance Specialist/Interim Manager, Kabul, Afghanistan 2010 ~ 2011

- Provided exemplary service in executing assigned duties relating to on-time and accurate monthly payment of more than 5,000 local national linguists’ payroll along with

tracking vacation days earned, closing out terminated employees, and handling all adjusting entries due to subsequent changes through Excel

- Managed and coordinated foreign accounts payable and ensured their timely payment

- Automated payroll processes using Excel macros to eliminate the need to refill empty positions within the department

- Audited all documents for 2010 and executed requisitions for all missing documents to improve integrity of financial history

- Led efforts in achieving satisfactory judging by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) auditory representative in February 2011

Project Financial Analyst III, Columbus, OH, USA 2008 ~ 2010

- Managed and coordinated the production and distribution of weekly financial statements, utilizing cost accounting, variance, pricing, and forecasting and budgeting

analysis

- Submitted reports to the management of all levels, including chief officers and contracting officers at DOD Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM)

- Demonstrated expertise and extensive knowledge in handling financial statements, including funding-level statements, estimates-at-complete, and follow-on contract

pricing along with salary information (direct labor data mining), fringe, overhead, general and administrative, base, and award fee rates

- Facilitated conference call to senior management and contracting officers to provide direct counseling

- Clarified trend outliers as well as strengthened financial integrity and credibility in personal recommendations concerning operative changes

- Established and enforced standards of procedures in line with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DCAA recommendations for the audit and proper allocation of costs

relating to incoming subcontractor and outgoing client invoices based on previous experience as staff accountant

- Rendered pricing analysis counsel and presented vouching documentation for the bidding and proposal of the GSA contract and its successful acquisition

- Complied with contract terms, federal acquisition regulations, and ad hoc contract modifications by providing support in weekly meetings with multiple departments

- Participated in staff meetings and took over training for all newly hired teammates in various locations, including Columbus, Ohio and Lorton, Virginia

- Demonstrated proficiency in advanced formulas, pivot tables, and organization in Excel to ensure relevance of data presented

- Utilized Peripheral software in the development of reporting, such as Deltek Vision, Costpoint, COBRA, and Unanet

Staff Accountant, Columbus, OH, USA 2007 ~ 2008

- Applied best practices in carrying out billing, collection, and posting of journal entries of direct and indirect costs associated with subcontracts and prime contracts

for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan

- Guaranteed timely payment of invoices by interfacing well with L-3 Communications, Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS), INSCOM, and DCAA

- Modified misallocated costs to more than 20 projects by providing exemplary audit support of the accounting system and performing necessary adjustments to entries

- Made major contributions in the newly formed Project Finance Department under the operations side, which served as a hybrid of Finance and Operations

J.P. MORGAN CHASE, N.A

Loan Accounting Adjustments Analyst, Columbus, OH, USA 2007

- Resolved reporting errors between interest earned and interest reported as well as verified principal balances and interest collected by accomplishing comprehensive

reconciliation of subprime mortgage loans

- Provided exemplary assistance in the modification of loans by providing mortgage schedule support to parties involved with the renegotiations of mortgages

Trust Account Administrator, Columbus, OH, USA 2006

- Utilized gained skills in reconciling fixed and variable rate municipal bonds

- Assessed and identified idle funds to be swept into guaranteed investment contracts, government obligations, and money market funds

MERRILL LYNCH (Personal Finance)

Financial Advisor Intern, Columbus, OH, USA 2005

- Utilized Excel and data purchased from local newspaper companies in conceptualizing wealth-demographic research strategies to create and maintain an exhaustive database

of numerous potential clients

- Administered the training, scheduling, and daily supervision of all incoming interns upon obtaining a fast promotion after the first 30 days of tenure

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Accounting ~ 2006

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY: Max Fisher College of Business ~ Columbus, OH

Dean’s List

OTHER CREDENTIALS

Certificate of Merit, MEP School of Leadership and Mentorship

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