Perform financial analysis on both actual and forecasts, as well as effective variance analysis, to help management understand the drivers of business performance Investigate business proposals to assist in the decision making process and to understand the financial impact of the projectsCoordinate with the Sales Team for revenue forecasts and the project managers for correct and timely billing to customersPrepared the Annual Business Plan for 2011 in collaboration with the VP of North AmericaSet-up an efficient expense reporting system which reduced reimbursement time by 50%, while maintaining an appropriate audit track recordDecreased payroll process time by 40% as a result of setting up an online payroll for the company. Also, liaised with ADP to resolve previous pending errors and issuesReduced accounts receivables, which were outstanding since over 6 months, by $270,000. This was 90% of the aged receivables. Also established channels of communications with customers to reduce turnaround time for payment to Ixonos

Reported directly to the VP of North America. Prepared monthly financial reports for presentation by the VP to the leadership teamDefined and implemented financial processes and ensured the appropriate business controls are establishedCollaborated with the finance team in Finland and the external CPA to set-up an internal system for predictability of P&L performanceLiaised with the CPA to communicate accurate and important information for reporting and taxation purposesAnalyzed budget, prepared forecasts and verified cost allocations to create a system for recording the daily transactions

"Next Generation" Global Macro Hedge Fund, seeking to deliver strong risk adjusted returns; Research on parameters that affect ETF selections.Conducted comprehensive research on existing ETFs by gathering and analyzing relevant information given on company websites, MorningStar, FactSet and similar sources followed by presenting the information in a clear and concise manner to the CEO so as to facilitate informed decisions on investment opportunities by the senior management Collaborated with the portfolio manager to select appropriate ETFs after adequate due diligence leading to optimal investment decisions

Selected by senior management to be involved in the investigations team to revamp and improve the weakened controls segment.Resolved aged investment cases by 75% through developing contacts within the various businesses units and corresponding banks resulting in reporting efficient figures on weekly Key Performance Indicators.Increased quality of service by maintaining appropriate documentation of investigation reports and adequately adhering to escalation policies.Awarded Champion of the Quarter and Team of the Quarter awards for increasing control activities, process improvement and organizing and participating in corporate social events