● Implementing and managing the overall smooth and accurate running of financial systems and routines for 4 various sister companies.● Financial and accounting system controls and standards and ensures timely financial and statistical reports for management.● Working closely with all departments of the organization, this role offers a great opportunity to develop expertise in all aspects of finance and accounting management, including P&L, operations, forecasting, and accounting.● Providing accurate, timely, and value-added operational support can thrive in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.● Execute month-end, planning, and forecasting processes, including journal entries, bank and account reconciliations, and inter-company transactions.● Managed weekly, monthly & quarterly reconciliations for the SAAS for Spirits Networks for various tiers of Membership and provided the margin bases profit after fulfillment was recognized.● Maintain accountability for proper forecasting, accounting, and recording of transactions consistent with company policies and GAAP.● Closely collaborate with the advertising sales team to provide reporting, analysis, and support.● Execute Sales Commission planning. Maintain and revision of accounting controls and compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.● Development and implementation of new accounting and office procedures to create an environment of efficiency and excellence.● Coordinate all Internal Audit matters ensuring full support to the Internal Audit department and prompt follow-up and implementation of any recommendations.● Ensuring business is taking a proactive initiative of gaining knowledge and staying on top of all government assistance applicable for each business to ensure financial success during the pandemic and closely managing cost controls

● Managing all financial administration and budgeting and ensure the integrity of AFROPUNK’S financial record-keeping, which includes inter-company accounting and is to be in accordance with GAAP/IFRS. ● Financial and accounting system controls and standards and ensures timely financial and statistical reports for management and Board of Directors’ use. ● Company-wide budget and invoicing process, monitor progress and provide variance analysis and operational metrics ● Supervise and oversee Fiscal Accounting Operations: AP, AR, cash management, revenue recognition, fiscal closes (monthly / quarterly), direct/indirect expense allocations. ● Ensure adequate books and records are maintained to meet board and management team requirements, and regulatory requirements. ● Ensure compliance and up to date filing status with regulatory Federal, State, and local agencies, e.g. IRS, Charitable Registration, etc. ● Serve as AFROPUNK’s lead representative for the annual financial review/audit. ● Reviewing all formal finance-related procedures, processes, and administration, recommending improvements to the systems in place and managing the systems going forward to ensure that fiscal and internal controls are maintained. ● Asset planning and preservation including insurance and investments. ● Assisting Chief Operating Officer in administrative activities for the HRIS platform, including employee benefits management and related onboarding needs. ● Supporting the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officers on management within financial and operations functions. ● Providing support and supervision to an outsourced bookkeeper and other financial staff members ● Supporting sponsorship client and partner relationships; prospecting, proposal customization, presentation, contract revisions, followup, support, development & deliverables.

● Primary responsibility to manage all the finances, legal & tax filing and administrative requirements of the company● Proactive in attending to all financial, IT and accounting matters● Keeping leadership regularly and efficiently informed of financial and accounting matters through weekly reporting● Composing and ensuring accuracy of all invoicing on a timely basis along with monthly budget tracking and reconciliation of the various on-going, current and closed projects● Maintaining, balancing, and reconciling all banking, credit and tax accounts in collaboration with the team, clients and vendors● Analyzing profitability over lifespan of projects, including providing weekly updates to all the teams● Budget creation and management of projects – implemented new processes to ensure accuracy● Onboarding and off boarding of employees and freelancers, and keeping employee handbooks and related material current and up-to-date● Administration of all aspects of HR from Payroll, to hiring and terminations and following legal protocols and regulations.● Reviewing of all contracts and agreements for all vendors and clients● Considered and recommended improved systems as appropriate and implemented the systems to completion● Office Manager and organization of office supplies, on and off site storage and cost control● Oversee Sales & Use Tax payments and provide financial reports to management, along with quarterly filings● Preparing weekly and monthly reports for Cash Flow and Cash Flow Analysis ensure accuracy, accountability, and profitability.● Overseeing licensing and insurance maintenance for the company and its employees● Working with the Outsourced CPA to close monthly and year-end, and perform intermediate financial reviews● Obtained and secured LOC applications to maintain Cash Flow

• Responsible for all financial aspects of the business’ including monthly closings (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow), managing expenses, resources.• Financial Planning and analyst and extremely proficient at creating and achieving operational budgets. • Responsible for proper bookings in chart of account and creating easy to follow, detailed financial reports. • Excellent communication and management skills with all banking and financial institutions for Lines of Credits and other financially based relationships.• Responsibilities include creating and achieving financial goals and setting project deadlines.• Monthly, quarterly and year end closing, payroll and tax reports and full preparation for accountant. • Responsible for audits, banking and maintaining key business relationships. • Excellent presentations skills for Financial Reporting to owners and shareholders on a monthly basis.• Facilitate management-training workshop for all new managers, partners and owners.• Financial planning and analysis, top line budget preparation as well as expense monitoring, management and tracking• Forecasting, opening and closing all project based reports to ensure proper coding and funding monthly.• Experience with securing financing and maintaining banking relationships on behalf of owners and partners.• Professional trained for HR duties that include but are not limited to all hiring and terminations for all businesses.• Review investment decisions across all aspects of the business that require budgeting – IT, Real Estate and Vendor Services.• Assisting with moves that include Real Estate Commercial and Personal ventures, from scouting to purchasing to closing with various brokers.

In addition to being the Finance Director for The Strategic Agency, I was also the Finance Director for COFFEE LABS. Please see link for site and work:https://coffeeww.com/

• Training clients on various accounting packages and Certified in QuickBooks and maintaining books.• Highly organized & logical in creating and implementing new systems & storing data on servers.• Process and update financial statements and proposals for clients.• Conduct audits on different departments for comparative pricing modules.• Oversee the transitions of various accounting programs.• Outsourced Controlling Consultant for clients such as but not limited to Code & Theory, Decon Media, Relevent Partners LLC and Trica Jean Baptiste Communications.• Maintain books for outsourced clients on QuickBooks• Facilitate management-training workshop for all new managers.• Process and update financial statements and proposals for clients.• Work closely with outside consulting accountants.• Conduct audits on different departments for comparative pricing modules.• Oversee the transitions of various accounting software.• Maintained client relationships in a friendly and professional manner, from contracts to invoicing to receivables.• Introduced and maintaining new benefits to assist in obtaining better candidates such as a Simple IRA Plan with a 3% Matching, TransitChek, and Cafeteria Plan.• Created a retreat for Partners and Executives for a Team Building Exercise, including agenda and exercises.• Trouble shooting for all IT related issues from remote access to Blackberry Enterprise and all emails and internet issues.• Supported the development and implementation of strategic, operational and capital plans of the company.

• Supervised staff of five with all accounting functions.• Created a Purchase Order system for Job Costing/Budgeting Client Project Expense Bill backs using QuickBooks.• Played a key role in eliminating unprofitable operations processes and procedures.• Trained senior billers in management techniques, presentation, interviewing and supervising employees.• Prepared journal entries for all revenues, sales tax, monthly and year-end closing.• Annual budgets and quarterly forecasts using QuickBooks and excel.• Managed all chargeback’s effectively interacting with operation and logistic disputes, credit memos, returns, and complaints.• Oversaw payments of all invoices and coding, transactions, schedule disbursements, and obtain authorization of payments. • Implemented the use of QuickBooks for billing, matching purchase orders, and sales receipts, verify invoices, pay bills for clients and set up credits accounts.• Prepared and presented training information on billing techniques and the accounting process, both in-house and in field offices.• Facilitated employee cash and credit card expenses.• Analyzed Financial Statements for fiscal year review.

• Prepared of partnership and corporate returns.• Collaborated with senior management in performing income tax provisions for an array of clients.• Billed and tracked expenses for managers and partners.• Assisted the Compliance group with various projects including resolving corporate and partnership tax issues.• Updated systems for group to maintain.• Managed all previous year tax returns.• Analyzed Financial Statements for fiscal year review.• Maintained system for the retirement plan for Legacy Coopers and Lybrand employees.• Served as a liaison between administration and youth to impact and enhance educational services.• Performed daily administrative duties: co-facilitated and designed training sessions, analyzed weekly budget status reports, processed summer payroll, and assisted with accounts payable.