New York, New York, United States
20 years solid experience in the finance field with 3 years spent in public accounting and audit and compliance positions with Ernst & Young Global auditing firm. General accounting and controllership positions with vast exposures in various industries including technology start-up company on the dental industry, retail, manufacturing, microelectronics and oil and gas/drilling. I’m energetic, goal-driven, hardworking and enthusiastic. A proactive leader and team player.
Accounting Principals - Direct Recruiter
• Leads the accounting team in month-end closing. • Ensures accuracy and timely submission of the monthly US GAAP compliant financial reports to corporate (USA) and regional (Dubai) offices. • Finalizes and submits the monthly management report for operation and corporate reporting. • Internal and external audit lead for US GAAP reporting compliance (KPMG/EY/PWC and WDI internal auditors). • Assists with the preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budgets. • Handles submission of treasury reports to Dubai, UAE and Houston, USA offices. • Conducts regular reviews and analysis of financial records to ensure internal compliance. • Ensures preparation and completion of the monthly, quarterly and annual local tax forms (payroll, withholding and corporate taxes), and prompt submission to the respective Chadian tax authorities.
• Managed the BU accounting department. • Evaluated internal control policies / procedures and recommended improvements. • Consolidated budgets submitted by different department heads and assisted the BU Program Managers in finalizing the BU consolidated annual budget. Prepared budget of the BU accounting department. • Presented periodic results of operations to Business Units on a monthly basis. • Handled Customer Profitability and Financial Review Analysis for upper management review.