Controller

• Jan 2017 - Present

Prepared and directed preparation of consolidated financial statements for 9 companies, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and reports required by the CEO, Board and Regulatory Agencies. Oversaw all areas of the finance department including month / year end closing, accounts payable/receivable, inventory, sales & use tax, borrowing base certificate, payroll, GL etc. Monitored financial activities and details, including cash flow and debt levels to ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements. Evaluated past and current financials to help the company cut cost and reduce COGS and G&A expenses. Recommended organizational process and policy changes. Collaborate with external auditors effectively, reducing auditing period length while ensuring absence of discrepancies Show less

Accountant

• Sep 2015 - Jan 2017

 Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individual and businesses.  Finalize the accounting books for various clients and effectively close the year end books.  Performed review and compilation services for various clients across different industries.  Reviewed book keeping done for clients and passed adjusting year end journal entries.  Performed diversified accounting and tax assignments.  Researched and consulted with IRS, state and local agencies on various tax matters to resolve client notices, made recommendations to clients for considerations. Show less

Staff Accountant

• Dec 2013 - Sep 2015

Teller

• May 2013 - Nov 2013

Providing exemplary customer service in a fast paced environment. • Perform tasks such as cashing checks, making deposits, withdrawals, issuing bank cheques and money orders, redeeming government bonds and handling requests for credit card advances. • Promoting bank products such as mortgages, loans, advisor services and have a keen ability to catch instances of fraud. • Handle large sums of cash and balance the vault, drawer and ATM. Providing exemplary customer service in a fast paced environment. • Perform tasks such as cashing checks, making deposits, withdrawals, issuing bank cheques and money orders, redeeming government bonds and handling requests for credit card advances. • Promoting bank products such as mortgages, loans, advisor services and have a keen ability to catch instances of fraud. • Handle large sums of cash and balance the vault, drawer and ATM.

Foreign Exchange Consultant

• Mar 2010 - Jul 2012

Delivered a quality foreign exchange service as the Foreign Exchange consultant for maximizing the profitability of the company. • Understand the complexity of foreign exchange rates and can efficiently calculate amounts of local and foreign currency exchange. • Adhered to company compliance, controls and procedures in regards to converting enquiries to transactions and selling foreign currency. • Built a rapport with customers to maximise repeat business. • Handled the transfer of funds via Western Union and received funds from abroad. Show less

Sales Assistant

• Oct 2007 - Mar 2010

Worked as part of a team responsible for delivering advice & guidance to customers on a wide range of products & services ensuring exceptional standards of customer service are delivered. • Ensured customer payment transactions were accurate and efficiently processed, addressing questions and concerns professionally and referring to senior personnel as applicable. • Undertook regular stock checks and general housekeeping, replenishment of the shop floor stocks to ensure maximum availability of products. • Trained and mentored junior personnel on all aspects of the roles to facilitate in the achievement of sales and service targets. Show less