Malinda Pride, Msol Email & Phone Number

East Norriton, Pa

Accounting Analyst/Process ControlAs a Functional Lead and Subject Matter Expert, collaborated with Project Team for the implementation and interpretation of the new BlackLine Account Reconciliation system and procedures. Pivotal contributor to the planning, testing, training, and maintenance of the successful implementation initiative.• Researched, documented and implemented standardized business and functional processes as they relate to company’s strategic goals and objectives to ensure organization’s financial integrity.• Evaluated and documented current state processes, identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for future state processes. Recommendations accepted by senior management. Implemented process improvements to increase overall performance of the accounting team.• Documented and reviewed all processes, key controls, and desktop procedures for knowledge transfer and auditing purposes. Cross trained offshore and onshore accounting teams. • Analyzed processes, workflows and training needs and created training materials to aid in the further development of staff members. Provided ongoing training, including the initiation of a “Train the Trainer” biweekly webinar sessions. • Developed and implemented comprehensive UAT Testing strategies and training manuals resulting in the successful implementation of several phases of the new accounting software system.• Monitored, updated, and assisted in the maintenance of the BlackLine Account Reconciliation System to ensure that the operational team met critical deadlines and attained performance goals.

Management/Change ManagementSupervised the accounting tasks performed by offshore partners. Promptly responded to numerous inquiries, troubleshot issues and provided appropriate resolutions. • Served as the liaison between the Segment leads and offshore team when facilitating operational changes related to the wireless business to ensure customer satisfaction. Included contract changes and interpretation, incorporated carrier specifications and state regulations. • Managed monthly processes of offshore accounting team, assessed accuracy and ensured timely submission of periodic results for monthly/quarterly reporting purposes. • Recognized as Subject Matter Expert and integral member of the change management team which successfully transitioned general accounting tasks to offshore team, contributing to a $6M cost savings for the organization.• Thorough analyzer whose was rewarded for tenacious efforts in identifying and correcting an error in the original building lease amortization schedule, which resulted in a $735K positive impact to the organization’s bottom line.• Identified and implemented efficiencies to accounting processes and procedures including the automation of certain manual processes, resulting in time savings of 24 hours per month.

Accounting, Financial Reporting & AnalysisAccountable for the integrity of the financial results and the internal financial statements for Assurant Solution’s wireless business.• Prepared journal entries and coordinated monthly closing process with subsidiary companies. • Prepared and presented comparative financial statements, analysis, and narratives for management review.• Analyzed consolidated segmented financial statements for SEC reporting purposes.• Provided monthly and quarterly documentation to ensure SOX controls were compliant with current business processes and audit requirements.

King Of Prussia, Pa

Consolidation Accounting (1997 – 2008)Managed internal control programs and consolidation processes to ensure accurate and timely submission and reporting of data to senior management and the SEC.• Consolidated UGI Corporation and its thirty-five diversified subsidiaries, including four European subsidiaries for management reporting and SEC reporting purposes.• Prepared financial statements for the board of directors and senior management of UGI Corporation and its subsidiaries.• Acted as liaison for foreign operations. Conveyed monthly currency translation rates, recorded OCI, and created financial statements in Local and Base currencies for management review.General Accounting & Financial Reporting (1993 – 1997)Prepared internal financial statements for the board of directors and senior management of UGI Corporation and its subsidiaries. Prepared and distributed monthly reports to the board of directors. Prepared and distributed monthly legal entity reports. Assisted in SEC reporting.• Assisted with monthly closings. Prepared certain journal entries for UGI Holding Company and several other Holding companies under the UGI Corporation umbrella.• Provided monthly and quarterly documentation to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley controls reflected current business processes.Software Implementation • Team Lead for UGI Headquarters – Implemented Oracle General Ledger integrated accounting system and PeopleSoft integrated accounting system. Accomplished these initiatives by successfully integrating respective accounting modules. Identified process improvement opportunities which became evident when migrating from a home-grown mainframe system to an ERP environment. Followed through with training of staff for easy transition. Formatted and tested basic financial statements and reports to ensure transparency from mainframe application to new technology platform.

Master Of Science In Organizational Leadership, Business

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Accounting