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Performs bid controlling activities for new tender opportunities in addition to NorAm Drivers License Business Controlling Responsibilities.

As North American IBS Manufacturing Controller, I focus heavily on the secure identification portions of the North American Business; specifically Driving License, Identification, Biometric, Doc Reader. Key focus is to identify accuracy within Standard Costing, Promote Inventory Controls and ensure plans to improve performance are completed and results are recognized.

Primary function of this role was to prepare and execute the sale of the entity. This included multiple meetings with potential Acquirers; strategic planning and execution, consistent interfaces with Private Equity Owners as well as strong understanding of the competencies of the Entity. Direct Responsibility for the Controlling, Accounting and Reporting processes within the Company, along with IT and Business related Legal matters.Directs and coordinates company financial planning and budget management functions. Analyzes operational performance and informs and communicates the results to proper parties including shareholders and entity management peers. Based on findings gives and follows up on recommendations for improvement with the most profitable outcome. Assists with the development of a commercial strategy and the analysis of the impacts of external factors on the company. Supports organizational goal to achieve total customer satisfaction. Manages local finance and IT team in all business functions. Interface to banks, tax authorities, insurance brokers and legal consultants. Managing company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation. Analyzes credit capacity of clients and review their condition.

Direct Responsibility for securing and improving the Controlling, Accounting and Reporting processes in the entity, their documentation and underlying procedures. Responsible for Accounting / Controlling module of local ERP system used. Directs and coordinates company financial planning and budget management functions. Responsible for cost controlling, financial and accounting aspects of entity. Analyzes operational performance and informs local management team and Managing Director about operational results. Based on findings gives and follows up on recommendations for improvement with the most profitable outcome. Assists with the development of a commercial strategy and the analysis of the impacts of external factors on the company. Supports organizational goal to achieve total customer satisfaction. Manages local finance team in day to day controlling and accounting tasks, month end and year end closing and annual budgeting. Interface to Division Controlling and Finance, Corporate Finance and Accounting, banks, tax authorities and legal consultants. Managing company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation. Analyzes credit capacity of clients and review their condition.

Direct Responsibility for securing and improving the Controlling, Accounting and Reporting processes in the entity, their documentation and underlying procedures. Responsible for Accounting / Controlling module of local ERP system. Directs and coordinates company financial planning and budget management functions. Responsible for cost controlling, financial and accounting aspects of entity. Analyzes operational performance and informs other members of local management team about operational results. Based on findings gives and follows up on recommendations for improvement with the most profitable outcome. Assists with the development of a commercial strategy and the analysis of the impacts of external factors on the company. Supports organizational goal to achieve total customer satisfaction. Manages local finance team in day to day controlling and accounting tasks, month end and year end closing and annual budgeting. Interface to Division Controlling and Finance, Corporate Finance and Accounting, banks, tax authorities and legal consultants. Managing company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation. Analyzes credit capacity of clients and review their condition.

Complete Financial Responsibility for SMARTRAC Technology US, Inc. An Entity within SMARTRAC N.V. Directly involved with all financial and entity managerial decisions as well as directly responsible for all financial aspects including: Outlooks, Budgeting, Treasury Management, Financial Reporting, Tax Reporting, Insurance, Cost Analysis and Controlling functions within the Entity. Heavy emphasis on cost improvements and gaining efficiencies.Key Internal Functions- Exchange of factual information •Presents financial performance in monthly review meetingInterpretation, complex information •Provides controlling / accounting policy orientation for management and new staff •Preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts •Works with department managers and corporate staff to develop yearly budget, midterm (3 years) business plans and forecasts for the company Negotiation, persuasion •Coordinates / Prepares internal business reviews and audits •Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates department staff •Contact person for the reporting process according to the Group standards Key External Interactions:Interpretation, complex information •Contact person for annual financial audits •Bank relationship management locally based on Corporate Treasury directive •Tax authorities •Customers and Suppliers

Expanding the duties of the previous Staff Accountant position; working on many new tasks including, but not limited to:-Treasury Reporting-Cash Flow Managment-Account Reconciliation-Month End Reporting-Outlooks-Budget Prep-Capital Equipment AnalysisThese are some of the items worked on in my everyday activities; along with anything the Director of Finance appoints me to complete.

The Staff Accountant position at Smartrac exposes me to many responsibilities, including, maintaining, monitoring and reporting financial and accounting information from an Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger view. My responsibilities vary day to day; this position has increased my exposure to such areas as: invoice entry, journal posting, account reconciliation, credit card reconciliation, tie-outs, month-end closure, fixed-asset analysis, wire and deposit transfers, treasury statements, cash flow statements, and budget estimation and analysis. The Staff Accountant position also entails many month end processes including liability accruals, reconciling accounts, mapping accounts to other accounts and researching and interpreting data from the P&L and the Balance Sheet, as well as answering any questions presented to me by the Assistant Controller and the Director of Finance.

As an Inventory Liabilities Analyst, I work directly with the inventory, accounts payable groups as well as with the individual branches to sort out issues regarding inventory. I also do random inventory audits of both the hubs and the branches; these audits consist of monetary accuracy and inventory accuracy. Solving discrepancies and issues quickly and accurately is key for this position.Skills Enhanced-+Professionalism+Microsoft Office Suits (Emphasis on Excel)+Written and Oral Communication+Analytics+Accounting

I outfit customers with the supplies they want and need, pointing out products that may be more beneficial to a successful trip outdoors. I actively help achieve goals on the store, district and corporate levels; such goals include: credit card sales, protection plan sales, extended warranty sales on firearms/bows and sales goals for the department and store.Skills Enhanced-+ Customer Service+ Till accuracy+ Sales+ Professionalism+ Marketing+ Oral Communication