Refael Havasov, CFE
Accounting Manager - Alamo Division at 3Sixty Duty Free- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CFE
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Experience
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3Sixty Duty Free
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accounting Manager - Alamo Division
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Jul 2022 - Present
• Plan, implement and supervise the division’s accounting department.• Manage the division’s financial accounts, payrolls, budget, cash receipts and assets.• Handle the company’s transactions and debts and do cash flow forecasting.• Communicate with external auditors to ensure all documents are received.• Communicate with tax advisors to ensure all documents are received and filed in a timely manner.• Ensure intercompany balances are reconciled.• Monitor and analyze P&Ls and Balance Sheets.• Provide financial reports to upper management on a monthly basis.• Make recommendations on how to automate accounting systems and processes. Show less
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Senior Accountant - Retail Division
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Feb 2019 - Jul 2022
• Assist in maintaining the general ledger and all related accounts with proper documentation and records all of divisional transactions.• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and maintain files of supporting documentation.• Prepare fixed asset schedules and determine depreciation terms to apply to capitalized items.• Assist the Controller in coordinating the year-end financial audit and preparing schedules and documents for independent (third-party) auditors.• prepare year-end, and comparative financial reports and any required government reports as requested by the Controller.• Assist the Controller in training and management of accounting staff.• Assist the Controller in improving departmental accounting procedures and systems.• Participate in developments, practice trends, and promulgations in the accounting profession. Show less
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Havasov & Associates CFE's LLC
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Aventura, Florida
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President
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Jun 2017 - Present
• Initiate action plans for the identification and resolution of financial crimes in an organization. • Interview witnesses to obtain statements useful in establishing the facts of an investigation. • Assess financial records, bank statements and other relevant documentation for discrepancies. • Design and implement procedures and programs necessary for the detection and prevention of fraud. • Carry out analysis to trace the path of missing funds in order to locate hidden assets. • Utilize specialized computer software and statistical programs to speed up the rate of investigative process. • Conduct seminars to educate accountants on the importance of regular audits and ways to identify a possible fraud. • Participate in educational programs and conferences to improve on existing job knowledge. • Prepare individual (1040 schedule A-E) income tax returns. • Prepare corporate (1120C/S, 1065 partnership) income tax returns. • Handle IRS/Tax authority assessment letters on behalf of the client. Show less
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Envision Physician Services
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Acquisition Accountant & Integration Analyst
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Sep 2018 - Feb 2019
• Assisted in development of accounting implementation plan and ensure completion. • Reviewed contract and analysis to ensure proper accounting under ASC 805: “Business Combinations”, and ASC: 810 “Consolidations.” • Completed purchase accounting to include opening balance sheets, earn-out calculations, business combination evaluation and any consolidation issues. • Converted financial information from cash basis to accrual basis. • Calculated AR Valuation and Working Capital per project assigned. • Worked closely with other departments (revenue department, accounts payable, finance, and operations) to identify integration requirements. • Participated in acquisition meetings and updates to ensure that issues are properly identified and addressed in a timely manner. Show less
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Bareburger
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Accountant/Internal Auditor
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Jun 2017 - Sep 2018
• Performed and controlled the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance. • Determined internal audit scope and develop annual plans. • Participated in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules and regulations. • Assisted HR in preparation and implementation of an updated employee manual. • Reviewed general ledger (journal entries) and reconcile accounts to locate any discrepancies. • Reviewed financial statements before submitting them to the controller and CFO. • Prepared Trial Balance and Adjusting Entries for corporate income tax returns. • Prepared a unified chart of accounts for all franchise entities. • Assisted in transitioning from QuickBooks to Restaurant365 accounting software. • Processed weekly payroll for headquarters and franchise locations. • Reviewed and submitted sales tax returns and payments to the state tax authority. Show less
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ASAP Franchise Accounting, Consulting and Payroll
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Accountant
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2017
• Produced monthly, periodic, quarterly, and annual financial statements. • Prepared and assisted with general ledger (journal entries) analysis. • Prepared and set up accounts/books for new clients. • Managed full cycle of A/R, A/P, and payroll. • Accomplished accounting and organization goals in a timely manner. • Developed and implemented accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes. • Monitored internal control. • Uncovered cash larceny and check defalcation during financial statement audit. • Led and managed a team of five accounting staff members, including hiring, objective setting, performance management, and development. Show less
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H&R Block
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Office Manager (seasonal)
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2017
• Prepared corporate and individual tax returns. • Assisted clients in resolving assessment letters from IRS/Tax authority. • Processed payroll with corresponding jurisdictional compliance. • Prepared and remitted sales tax payments to tax authorities. • Managed, and coordinated office functions and activities for eight-person tax preparation office. • Followed up on customer calls and complaints. • Prepared corporate and individual tax returns. • Assisted clients in resolving assessment letters from IRS/Tax authority. • Processed payroll with corresponding jurisdictional compliance. • Prepared and remitted sales tax payments to tax authorities. • Managed, and coordinated office functions and activities for eight-person tax preparation office. • Followed up on customer calls and complaints.
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Parking System Inc
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Astoria, New York
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Assistant manager/Valet Attendant
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
• Assembled schedules for employees on a weekly basis. • Handled payroll reconciliation upon upper management’s request. • Assisted with training, developing and monitoring of new valet staff. • Analyzed company’s performance on a monthly basis to ensure target goals are achieved. • Provided general supervision to valet attendants in order to ensure efficient valet operations. • Delivered internal and external guest service by ensuring every interaction. • Assembled schedules for employees on a weekly basis. • Handled payroll reconciliation upon upper management’s request. • Assisted with training, developing and monitoring of new valet staff. • Analyzed company’s performance on a monthly basis to ensure target goals are achieved. • Provided general supervision to valet attendants in order to ensure efficient valet operations. • Delivered internal and external guest service by ensuring every interaction.
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Food Vendor
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Forest Hills, New York
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Self-Employed Food Vendor
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May 2010 - Dec 2013
• Provided professional customer service in assisting customers. • Ordered and monitored inventory every week. • Handled more than $1000 in cash and credit card transactions daily. • Ensured food meets health and safety standards. • Prepared proper financial reports daily. • Provided professional customer service in assisting customers. • Ordered and monitored inventory every week. • Handled more than $1000 in cash and credit card transactions daily. • Ensured food meets health and safety standards. • Prepared proper financial reports daily.
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Education
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2010 - 2015
City University of New York-Brooklyn College
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting(CPA), Finance and Business Management. concentration in Business Law
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