Yo Sekine
Kenton, Ohio *****
Tel: 937-***-****
E-mail: ********@***.***
Internal Auditor
Risk-Based Auditing ● Financial Management Systems ● Quantitative and Qualitative Analyses ● Financial Controls and Budget Analysis ● Program Assessment ● Reports and Presentations
PROFILE
Highly analytical, results-driven, and versatile individual with academic background in accounting and finance. Equipped with solid foundation in the fundamentals of accounting and financial management with sharp analytical, communications, and teamwork abilities. Goal-oriented, thrive in challenges to meet organizational goals and excel in new environments. Armed with strategies to come up with the most appropriate solutions for businesses in fast-changing global market. Flexible and reliable in working independently or within a team environment, able to empower and motivate colleagues to refocus on the task at hand and achieve target goals. Known for integrity and professionalism, accomplishing work assignments objectively even under adverse situations. Quick learner and logical thinker, paying keen attention to detail in handling tasks. Possess excellent communication and presentation skills, along with interpersonal abilities; effectively listen and deal accordingly with individuals from all levels. Bilingual in Japanese and English.
EDUCATION
KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Columbus, Ohio | Latest GPA: 3.96/4.0
Master of Accounting and Financial Management, with CPA Emphasis: In Progress
(Expected Date of Completion: Jun 2012)
COMPLETED ALL REGULAR ACCOUNTING COURSES, READY FOR CPA EXAM (BECKER CPA REVIEW)
THE UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY Findlay, Ohio | Dean’s List: Fall 1997 and Spring 2001
Bachelor of Science with Double Major in Marketing and English as in International Language: 2001
CORE STRENGTHS
Accounting: Possess solid background in managerial and intermediate accounting and federal taxes, as well as in making management decisions and conducting financial analysis. Well-versed in business environment concepts, external auditing, financial accounting, and reporting issues. Capable of posting transactions and helping reconcile cash balances with financial records; tracking and compiling reports on financial transactions, including all income and expenses. Knowledgeable in federal accounting procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Knowledgeable in handling compliance claims and disputes as well as computer fraud identification and tracking. Trained in reconciling general ledger and sub-ledger accounts as well in preparing financial statements and month-end journal entries. Possess an in-depth understanding of recent developments in accounting valuation and reporting practices.
FINANCE: Keen in analyzing information in order to come up with impactful recommendations to help in investment decisions for businesses. Skilled and capable of finding the right mix of investment products to help meet clients’ objectives and financial needs. Possess solid understanding of due diligence process; capable of financial reports analysis, financial planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, and investor relations. Experienced in sorting daily transactions and reconciling balanced sheets along with researching new and existing investment options.
COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT/CLIENT RELATIONS: Adept at assisting customers by handling calls and addressing their concerns; facilitating communication between tax professionals and clients. Ensured accuracy of information in interpreting and translating communications among Japanese/American members. Drafted, edited, and translated training manuals, operations reports, speech materials, and presentations from Quality, New Model, Purchasing, and Manufacturing departments from Japanese to English and vice versa.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Technical Translator, ADA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Ada, OH 2005–2008
Office Coordinator, H&R BLOCK Kenton, OH 2005–2009
Technical Writer/Translator, NK PARTS INDUSTRIES, INC. Sidney, OH 2003–2004
Administrative Coordinator | Technical Writer/Translator, AISIN BRAKE AND CHASSIS, INC. Terre Haute, IN 2001–2003