Market analysis of currencies, commodities and equities, and portfolio management for wealth generationSystematic, short-term trading development for income generation

Coordinated all capital accounting, reporting and planning activities for the business; including financial support for capital, prepared detailed annual/quarterly plans and forecasts, monthly reporting of YTD /LTD project spendingMaintained Sage Fixed Asset system and provided reporting for book and tax puposes for U.S. based entitiesMaintained machine cost model for manufactured machines including bi-weekly updates to support machine cost review meetingsActively participated in monthly pre-SOP and SOP meetings related to machine projects and monitored impact of changes on prevailing plans/forecasts to develop operating plans and financial forecasts for sales and machine cost of salesPrepared journal entries and reconciliations and performed system functions as needed for monthly closing

Redefined and streamlined internal operational processes with cross-functional support from accounting, operations, product management and project planning; leading to a ~47% decrease in nonstandard inventory transactionsPerformed inventory planning and analysis to balance customer needs with optimal utilization of key resourcesProvide strategic risk, operation and cost analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs) for review by upper managementActed as Project Manager, initiated and led process flow projects which resulted in a 26% increase in traceability

Prepared actual vs. plan analysis. Prepared various financial analysis related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and expense information for various customers as needed for decision making support. Set up new raw material, packaging, WIP, and FG items; create and maintain production BOMs; maintain periodic cost rolls/updates Analyzed changes in product designs, raw materials, manufacturing methods, and services provided, to determine effects on costsAnalyzed actual production costs and prepared periodic reports comparing estimated costs to actual production costs. Recorded cost information for use in controlling expenditures. Provided management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services. Developed and maintained actual costs of finished goods and production components in Global Shop Solutions ERP systemMaintaind and improved processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuationsLed and managed the quarterly excess and obsolete inventory review processEnsured validity and accuracy of ERP through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with inventory control, production and work order processingAssisted in developing and documenting policies and procedures, including system requirements and internal controlsRepresented Finance/Accounting to improve operations and reduce costs

Perform weekly and monthly procedures to ensure the timely and accurate closing of the inventory sub-ledger and general ledger, including reconciliations, journal entries, preparation of exception reports, and analysis of financial statement componentsPrepare montly and quarterly reports and analysis of gross margin and inventory balances for use in validating results, preparing variance explanations, and conducting trend analysisEnsure intransit merchandise is accurately researched and recorded in the general ledgerCoordinate and reconcile physical inventories: this includes identification of root cause and recommendations of corrective actionsAd hoc analyses and projects as assigned

Identify, analyze and resolve variancesDeveloped inventory analysis reports and analyzing variancesReconciled inventory accounts to the general ledgerReconciled multiple critical vendor accountsAssisted in the improvement of internal controls related to inventoryResearch unmatched receipts/payments to ensure accurate classification in the general ledger

Review daily purchase orders and invoices.Coordinate with operations management and carry out inventory analysis.Carry out physical inventories and administer cycle counts.Evaluate and reconcile cycle count discrepancies.Data entry to balance department stock levels.Inspect inventory to establish quality standards are met with a high level of consistency.Engage in root cause problem solving and corrective action processes.Manage transfer of inventory across departments.Administered requisition of additional stock items using appropriate forms.Coordinate with the sales force and order processing department to ensure accuracy of customers’ sales orders.

Perform sales and general operational activities on a daily basis to ensure the store is running efficiently in order to meet and exceed daily sales projections and create new business and growth.Currently in an acting senior role since 2012 which includes managing a team of new hires and leading by providing coaching/development as well as insight about the company's business to all members of the team.Serving as the direct in charge when store management is not on site.Providing excellent customer service to 300 – 500 customers per month.Generation of new business by building on new and existing leads through customers seeking product information.Effectively communicating a dedicated sales strategy to generate revenue.Act as a conduit between my manager and the associates on the team to ensure the message from management is being communicated clearly and executed correctly.Preparation and completion of payroll audits to ensure costs are being recorded accurately.Identify opportunities for companies to streamline their operations creating efficiencies in their processes.Compile and analyze results of the company to ensure profitability is being met and seeking out ways to improve by having internal meetings with management.Play an active part in monitoring team morale and individual workload to ensure the work is fairly distributed and make sure to delegate or re-distribute the workload as needed.Preparation of bank completions to ensure company profitability and bank requirements are met.Develop long lasting relationships with the customers and become a person the customer reaches out to with questions or concerns.Perform inventory control measures and report to management to ensure adequate supply in an attempt to avoid excessive overstock while safeguarding assets against fraud and loss.