Operations Accountant

• Mar 2022 - Present

Team Lead - General Ledger

• Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

- Supervise a team of 6 Accountants handling North America Operating Companies and works directly with headquarters based in US for monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.- Supervise and assist the team in preparing accurate, and timely financial reports.- Prepares individual and team performance reviews for the clients and management- Implemented back up system that ensure Business Continuity in times of emergency and help in the work life balance of the team.- Created positive team culture, nurturing creativity in problem-solving and plan building Show less

Senior Accountant - General Ledger Accounting & Financial Controls

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2021

-Approves Journal Entries prepared by Accountants.-Oversees daily work execution including month-end and year end close.-Manage Bank Reconciliation for Operating Company supported.-Conducts and facilitates team huddles.-Prepares performance metrics, updating of visual boards and team updates.

Accountant - General Ledger Accounting & Financial Controls

• Jun 2017 - Sep 2019

• Performs Monthly and Quarterly Close activities• Performs Intercompany reconciliation• Performs Bank Reconciliation manual and Oracle Cash Management• Prepares Balance Sheet account reconciliation for all key accounts, High risks, Medium and Low risks accounts• Led the automation of Bank Reconciliation in Oracle Cash Management• Create Work Instructions for processes migrated• Conducts training to newly hired employees

Expert General Ledger and Closing & Reporting

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

· Performs General Ledger activities · Prepares high risk period end journal adjustments · Performs closing and reporting activities · Supports the timely and successful completion of closing activities · Complies to audit requirements · Engages in activities towards continuous improvement · Prepares and raises to GL appropriate journal entries to correct EAI validation errors · Assist in the preparation of monthly (Group and/or local reports) · Prepares balance sheet reconciliation for accounts assigned and other analysis and ensure timely follow through and resolution of review comments · Updates documentation (desktop procedures) on assigned processes including related or applicable internal controls · Prepares controlling reports and reconciliation for expense summary, contract summary (actual vs budget vs forecast) · Preparing KPI’s and reporting to manager during MOR (Monthly Operational Review) · Contributes to the effectiveness of the General Ledger, Fixed Assets and Closing & Reporting functions through the identification of areas for continuous improvement, providing input and information to achieve problem resolution. Show less

Senior Analyst AP and Global T&E

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2016

· Serves as coordinator for Intercompany Accounts Payable for Asia Pacific Region· Support Employee Expense Claims team for Europe Region (UK,BE,DK and SE)· Support and manage 3 way match invoice processing for India, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.· Perform payment runs for all countries supported.· Perform reconciliation of claims and third party vendor invoices.· Preparing KPI’s and reporting to manager during MOR (Monthly Operational Review).· Identify opportunities for improvement.· Maintains and regularly updates desktop procedures.· Responds to adhoc requests from the Head of Accounting and local finance team for all countries supported.· Carry out problem diagnosis, resolution of standard requests and escalation of complex issues.· Conduct training to newly hired employees to enable business and knowledge continuity. Show less

Analyst AP and Front Office

• Dec 2009 - Jan 2011

· Capture all accounts payable information received · Verify and validate through Readsoft the information received· Ensure accuracy of transactions captured· Ensure traceability of transactions performed.· Resolve first level of errors (Cost center related)· Execute E-Payables Three-way match correction· Perform reconciliation for vendors account· Perform periodic AP activities e.g. Account Reconciliation· Identify opportunities for improvement· Carry out problem diagnosis, resolution of standard requests and escalation of complex issues· Liaise with local UK Accounting & Reporting Staff for resolution of complex issues.· Coordinate with and assist both internal (buyers) and external (suppliers) customers in their queries and requests.· Conduct training to newly hired employees to enable business and knowledge continuity Show less

Financial Services Associate - Brokerage and Mutual Funds Trading

• Apr 2007 - Jun 2008

• Receive inbound calls and process client requests on Brokerage Mutual Fund Trading (Buy, Sell, Exchange, Trade Correction) • Educate callers about the product and or provide alternative sites for information • Manage client expectations and provide a positive experience for the caller • Money Movement (e.g., issues check to client's address of record, direct deposit/wire transfer to an external bank, internal money transfer) • Tax Statements & Client Account Consolidated Statements Analysis • Setting up Cases for client's/account information and for exceptions • Walking through financial advisors and clients to online capabilities Show less