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Tustin, CA, US

Directed and managed accounting and finance operations for this Home Improvement leader, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial statements and ensured that consolidated financial statements are compliant with U.S GAAP. Trained, developed and supervised a team of 14 including an assistant controller, accounting manager and senior accountants..

I leveraged ten years of experience to earn this management position. I held full accountability for day-to-day oversight of the Accounting department with duties that included scheduling assignments and hiring personnel. Responsible for directing all corporate accounting activities and functions, including the month-end close, internal and external.

Launched the company and oversaw all daily operations for this retail store providing children’s educational toys. Duties included maintaining financial records, driving sales, ensuring compliance, and sourcing expansion opportunities. Determined product line and pricing. Created and implemented local and national marketing strategiesHere are some of my.

Responsible for setting up entire accounting department. Implementing internal controls to safeguard company assets, updating systems and streamlining manufacturing processes and manufacturing costing structures to achieve maximum efficiencies and profitability. Negotiating bank lines of credit, factoring facilities and other short and long term financing.

Audited accounts for the largest cell phone service provider in South Africa. Oversaw accounts payable, fixed assets and inventory for this publicly traded company. Conducted physical inventory counts. Established new internal controls for safeguarding inventory. Discovered $175K fraud which led to successful convictions.

Managed and audited client accounts. Completed and submitted annual tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporate clients.

Completed an internship with this accounting firm that served both publicly traded and privately held companies. Received extensive training in internal controls and auditing. Acted as Lead Auditor for the audit of 7 companies listed on the South African and London Stock Exchanges.