Accountant/ Financial Analyst

*** ********* ******, ****** ****, NJ *****

Cell Phone: 201-***-****

Email: *************@*****.***

Charles Okongo

OBJECTIVE

A dynamic and highly committed accounting professional seeks to obtain an accountant position in any company.

EDUCATION

Expected in 05/2014 Rutgers Business School Newark, NJ

Masters, Accounting

CPA Candidate

09/2003 – 05/2009 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Newark, NJ

Rutgers Business School

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

EXPERIENCE

08/2010 – 01/2011 GPSC USA Inc New York, NY

Financial Analyst

• Developed business plans for local and international businesses.

• Analyzed financial data and extracted and defined relevant information.

• Interpreted data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and to project a financial probability.

• Calculated instruments and other commissions and summarized the information for management.

• Collected and studied data to determine costs of business activities.

• Developed financial reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis.

• Prepared Financial Forecasts and Budgets.

• Assisted with general accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and Account Reconciliation.

• Prepared financial analysis findings in summary reports for executives, management, and other employees and stakeholders.

01/2008 – 06/2008 New Dance Group New York, NY

Accounting Intern

• Supported the full scope of accounting and finance functions: administering payroll, completing bank reconciliations, preparing tax returns, and executing invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable for audit purposes.

• Executed a key project to verify and transfer data from hard paper copies to an electronic database.

• Designed and built a new table in the database to logically align the information with business operations.

• Involved in month-end closing procedures.

01/2007 – 04/2007 Newark Now Newark, NJ

Volunteer Income Tax Assistant

• Provided extensive expertise to individuals, and prepared and filed their tax returns.

• Verified clients’ financial data and advised clients regarding tax strategies applicable to their specific situations.

• Completed tax returns for 10-15 clients on a daily basis, demonstrating strong skills in organizing and prioritizing a high volume of work.

• Consulted with clients facing stressful life situations in which refunds would not be as anticipated.

• Merited a certificate of recognition from the IRS for quality job performance.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• C++, Windows(2000, XP, Vista), Lexis-Nexus, and TaxWise.

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Excel Macro).

• Professional knowledge in finance, accounting and auditing principles and concepts.

• Ability to conduct financial statement preparation, maintain the G/L, and contribute to the reconciliation process.

• Strong research, time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to plan, perform work under tight timelines and multiple competing demands, and complete new tasks efficiently, effectively and independently with a professional attitude in a fast-paced environment.

• Interpersonal Skills – Able to get along with well with co-workers and accept supervision.

• Flexible – Willing to try new things and am interested in improving efficiency on assigned tasks.

• Attention to Detail – Concerned with quality. Produce work that is orderly and attractive. Ensure tasks are completed correctly and on time.

AFFILIATIONS

• Ascend (formerly National Asian American Society of Accountants).

• Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting.

• New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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