Finance Manager/Controller

Location:

Salary:

100000

Posted:

August 12, 2011

TERENCE A. OBEN

**** **** **, ***. * • Lawrence, KS 66044

785-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor, Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, KS (2011)

Black Law Students Association

Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity

Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting, Washburn University, Topeka, KS (2007)

Washburn Accounting Society

Worked full-time throughout undergraduate school

EXPERIENCE

Extern, Kansas Bankers Association, Topeka, KS (2011)

• Assisted KBA legal department staff in preparing materials for the 2011 KBA Legal Update Manual.

• Researched and drafted contracts for KBA’s banking consulting services.

• Analyzed legal ramifications of current regulatory laws affecting Kansas banks.

Research Assistant, Kansas Securities Commission, Topeka, KS (2010-2011)

• Assisted KSC staff on project to celebrate the first-ever securities regulation.

• Carried out extensive research on the origin, development, and impact of the Kanas “Blue-Sky” Law.

• Prepared memoranda that will be used to honor Kansas’ leadership in U.S. securities regulation.

Judicial Clerk, Douglas County 7th Judicial District Court, Lawrence, KS (2010-2011)

• Conducted research and drafted memoranda for the Judges.

Founder, Support International, Inc., www.supportintl.org (2008)

• Founded and acquired tax-exempt status for philanthropic organization.

• Drafted documents for state and federal compliance.

• Organized and implemented awareness and fund raising activities.

Investment Staff Accountant, Security Benefit Group/SE2, Topeka, KS (2006-2009)

• Worked with and edited work product of team and colleagues.

• Reviewed financial records, tax documents, and financial statements and Prepared reports for audit committee.

• Provided customer support via verbal and written communication.

• Investigated and reconciled discrepancies within various accounts.

• Developed and implemented procedures to transition accounts to SBG.

Client Services Representative, Pearson Government Solutions, Lawrence, KS (2004-2006)

• Assisted clients with Medicare enrollment and in obtaining related information and materials.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Language Skills: French (native) and English (native)

• Volunteer in Cameroon (1998-2000): “Bulu” Center for the Blind and HIV/AIDS Awareness Project

• Certificates: National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) Series 6 License (2006)