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Bessemer, Al, Us

Bessemer, Al, Us

In my role as a cost accountant, I utilize advanced data analysis techniques to empower informed financial decision-making within the organization. This encompasses crafting specialized reports customized to meet management's specific requirements, thereby delivering essential insights into financial performance and trends.Accomplishments:• Utilizes data analysis techniques to generate specialized reports aiding management in financial decision-making processes.• Managed and audited a substantial volume of cost accounting time records, ensuring accuracy and timeliness through data validation and correction processes.• Conducts monthly data cleansing procedures in spreadsheets, including sorting, filtering, and creating pivot tables, to provide end-users with accurate and actionable insights.• Applies reconciliation techniques to ensure alignment between the full cost ledger and generated cost reports, identifying and rectifying discrepancies as necessary.• Analyzes and reconciles expenditure transactions with high volumes of payment vouchers, payroll entries, and job charge entries annually, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.• Generates Adjusting Journal vouchers and job charge documents as necessitated, leveraging data analysis skills to accurately reflect financial adjustments.• Compiles and analyzes data to prepare interim cost reports promptly, meeting established deadlines and providing timely insights for decision-making processes.

Alabama, United States

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

My role as an Assistant Branch Manager and Compliance Analyst was pivotal in monitoring and evaluating policy and compliance risk management initiatives, ensuring data integrity, which lead to the successful passage of 5 consecutive yearly internal compliance audits.Accomplishments:● Orchestrated seamless communication and collaboration among 11 project team members and consultants, ensuring task deadlines were met through efficient time management.● Monitored and evaluated policy and compliance risk management initiatives, resulting in successful passage of 5 consecutive yearly internal compliance audits.● Implemented a Fraud Prevention Check-Up for 100 online savings accounts linked to ATM deposits, resulting in significant cost savings of an estimated $500k for the bank.● Managed compliance with BSA/AML/OFAC regulations through risk assessments and development of processes to adapt to changing product lines and regulations.● Maintained stringent operational practices by conducting compliance knowledge checks and assessing internal compliance changes, ensuring alignment with corporate policies, regulations, and procedural updates.● Conducted audits of 160 customer safe deposit boxes, ensuring 100% internal control compliance with processes, policies, and procedures.● Leveraged Subject Matter Expertise in internal cash control, risk management, and transaction processing to control loss prevention errors.

Engaged customers in conversations, listened to them, and proactively helped them meet their financial needs. Completed numerous SARS and AML reports with the help of peers. Asked questions to get to know the customer to build relationships. Introduced customers to another branch team member or shared digital options that may make banking easier for them. Worked as a part of a team to help customers succeed financially. Accurately and efficiently processed transactions. Maintained a cash drawer including taking in cash, giving out cash and balancing.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Data Analytics

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Accounting And Business/Management