• Performed year-end audits for private and public MNCs. Analyzed accounting records and prepared financial reports. • Performed reconciliations of general ledger and trial balance accounts. Identified misstatements and posted adjusting journal entries. Validated top-sided and closing entries, and compliance with applicable standards.• Implemented tests-of-controls for SOX compliance, including inquiries and observations of managerial procedures.• Evaluated accounts to assess level of risk, and obtained evidence to support validity of claims in financial statements.• Completed final quality control and disclosure specification testing of financial statements prior to release.• Proficient at researching industry and market trends and applicable FASB standards.• Comprehensive understanding of GAAP and PCAOB compliance procedures and policies.

• Developed and sustained a new corporate ERP “Retail Pro” database and “Salon Pro” POS system to be phased in.• Reviewed and processed purchase order requisitions from (12) store locations.• Reconciled and authorized invoices to corresponding purchase orders, prior to submitting receiving reports.• Managed the addition of new and updating of existing vendor subsidiary ledger accounts for payables and receivables• Performed monthly cost analysis to drive maximum efficiency and profit• Generated sales, AP and AR aging reports to assess business performance and identify allowance for doubtful accounts • Identified trends in competitive landscape; made recommendations on how to increase product awareness and profits

• Led and motivated a team of +20 employees to exceed daily, monthly and quarterly sales goals• Successfully reduced the corporate P&L by negotiating vendor contracts and increased purchase discounts• Implemented new processes for inventory management and daily operations to increase productivity and efficiency• Managed store buys and replenishment orders, inventory adjustments and product pricing• Developed and executed store promotions and marketing materials to drive sell-thru.

• Compiled monthly P&L reports and managed POs, invoicing and expense reports for (6) store locations• Facilitated high-volume purchases in excess of $100,000 while maintaining budget • HR responsibilities: conflict management, scheduling, payroll, hiring and employee incentive programs• Surveyed competitive market to ensure product assortment and pricing were suitable to target demographic• Set daily sales goals for staff and managed commission-based incentives to achieve monthly stretch plans • Negotiated and closed contracts with product vendors and distributors