Experience

Strive International
• Egypt
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Finance Director

  • Jan 2023 - Present

Strive International, Inc.
• United States
• Senior Financial Analyst

  • Aug 2021 - Dec 2022


JOHN, JACOB & VAYALUMKAL, LLP

• United States
• Accounting

• Accounting Consultant

  • Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

  Full-cycle accounting for various clients: Goddard Riverside Community Center - Program Accountant - DOE/DYCD Services for the Underserved - Grant Accountant American Folk Art Museum - Daily Operations Full-cycle accounting for various clients: Goddard Riverside Community Center - Program Accountant - DOE/DYCD Services for the Underserved - Grant Accountant American Folk Art Museum - Daily Operations



CHDFS, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • Jun 2019 - Nov 2019

  Completed the agency's financial audit for FY2018 Completed the agency's financial audit for FY2018



Brooklyn Kindergarten Society

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Oct 2015 - 2019

  All day to day financial operations of BKS. Board & Management Financial Report, Budget, Modification & Closed-outs, Payroll, A/P, A/R - Billing & Collections, Cost Allocation, Annual Single Audits. Major Funding Source: ACS - Child Care, Child Care UPK, Head Start and Head Start UPK. CACFP & DOE. Foundations - Robin Hood, Tiger, Somos All day to day financial operations of BKS. Board & Management Financial Report, Budget, Modification & Closed-outs, Payroll, A/P, A/R - Billing & Collections, Cost Allocation, Annual Single Audits. Major Funding Source: ACS - Child Care, Child Care UPK, Head Start and Head Start UPK. CACFP & DOE. Foundations - Robin Hood, Tiger, Somos



Temporary Assignment @ JASA - Home Care - LIC

• Senior Analyst

  • Jun 2015 - Oct 2015

  Reconciled various General Ledger accounts, primarily - banking ,revenue and receivables. Ensure above schedules are tied to the trial balance. Reconciled various General Ledger accounts, primarily - banking ,revenue and receivables. Ensure above schedules are tied to the trial balance.



Heritage Health & Housing, Inc

• Controller

  • Aug 2008 - Sep 2014

  Worked exclusively with external auditors on Agency’s audit which includes A-133, also various State and Federal agencies audits. In addition to the Audit and Finance Committees of the BOD. Implemented an array of accounting systems to ensure all accounting/internal controls, procedures are followed and maintained according to GAAP, GASB and SOX requirements. Aided in cost savings in excess of 2M (Payroll, consultants, purchasing policies and staff to budget). Increased cash flow, reduced current ratio, and also increased billings by doing it In-house. Instituted inventory control of fixed assets and required asset register. Ensured all fixed assets, depreciation and amortization schedule matches to the general ledger. Rectified 25 years old profit sharing plan and coordinated the relevant audit and ERISA requirements. Coordinated conversion and transition of 401(a) to 403(b), liaise with legal counsel. Expertise’s in HUD drawdowns, OMH and New York State/City contracts (DOHMH/DHS/HRA). Timely preparation of REAC and RPIE for the Agency’s various real estate holdings.; Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, management and Board of Directors’ reports. Prepare various year ended schedules as requested by external auditors, management and BOD. Approve Accounts Payable checks and reconciled all Accounts Receivable. Bank and GL Reconciliations and provide bank with Positive Pay (Chase), daily deposits. Monitoring payroll and PTO for approx 300 employees. Process Journal entries, accruals and prepayments items, Monthly and year ended closing entries. Assisted in the preparation and review of annual budget. Experience in CFR, FQHC, Medicare, Medicaid billing and Cost Reports. Recertification of Not-For-Profit Commercial Exemptions for various properties to NYC Department of Finance also managing the Agency's LIHTC buildings. Show less



Davidson Pipe Supply Co, Inc

• United States
• Mining

• Accountant

  • Jun 2003 - Jun 2008

  Prepare Balance Sheets and P&L Statements together with Trial Balance. Compile consolidated financial statements for the Holding Company. Approve all A/P checks on a monthly basis totaling around 5M. Provide year end schedules for annual audit. Closing of monthly and yearly in-house payroll and providing tax reports for filing. Complete surveys; Compile mileage report and file road taxes. Reconciliations and provide bank with Positive Pay (Wachovia), Daily deposits. Process Journal entries, accruals and prepayments items. Monthly closing entries. Assist in the preparation and review of annual budget. Reconcile various general ledger accounts; Special projects analysis. Manage the Foundation with over 2M in assets. Record investment transactions along with allocation and processing of payments. Show less



Mason & Company, LLP

• Senior Bookkeeper

  • Feb 1997 - Oct 2002

  Handle Accounts Payables, Account Receivables, General Ledger, Trial Balance, Financial Statements, ADP Payroll. Bank Reconciliation for several clients. Monthly closing and Journal entries, Accruals and Prepayments. Direct contact between partners and clients. Handle Accounts Payables, Account Receivables, General Ledger, Trial Balance, Financial Statements, ADP Payroll. Bank Reconciliation for several clients. Monthly closing and Journal entries, Accruals and Prepayments. Direct contact between partners and clients.



Ainlim

• Spain
• Facilities Services

• Accountant

  • 1979 - 1988

  All phases of the Accounting Cycle. Sales - Cash/Credit Receipts Accounts Receivable Invoices Accounts Payable Payroll Fixed Assets Vacational Expenses Monthly Financial Reports Consolidated Financial Reports Lead annual year-end audits. All phases of the Accounting Cycle. Sales - Cash/Credit Receipts Accounts Receivable Invoices Accounts Payable Payroll Fixed Assets Vacational Expenses Monthly Financial Reports Consolidated Financial Reports Lead annual year-end audits.