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Conover, Nc, Us

Pelham, Alabama, Us

Mülheim An Der Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia, De

Responsible for reconciling all inventory accounts and various other accounts. Monitored and analyzed monthly MRO spending variances. Worked closely with cost center managers to explain variance and find countermeasure solutions to causes of the variances. Performed monthly closing activities associated with inventory and variance accounts. Conducted ad-hoc analysis and special projects as needed.

Responsible for all standard cost accounting activities and cost and margin analysis. Performed weekly and monthly usage variance analysis. Worked closely with engineering and product management to understand the cost and margin structures of the prototype and manufactured products. Compiled various daily, weekly and monthly reports for management. Conduct ad-hoc analysis and special projects as needed. Created excel worksheets, Pivot tables and Dash Boards for engineering and management to track and analyze complex data that was either extracted from SAP or collected outside of the SAP system.

Newton, North Carolina, Us

Responsible for standard cost accounting, monthly closing, account reconciliation and annual budgeting activities. Also responsible for monthly inventory planning and analysis. Conduct ad-hoc analysis and special projects as needed.

Hickory, North Carolina, Us

Financial Analyst – Wireless Products Division (September 2005 – March 2011) - I was responsible for general and standard cost accounting, monthly financials, monthly closing and all annual budgeting activities for five product lines. Performed monthly variance analysis on sales, margins, manufacturing efficiencies, operating income and budget analysis. Perform monthly variance analysis and provide explanations to management. Contributed to development of Long Range Plans, Annual Operating Plans, and short/long term forecasts. Coordinated, reviewed and analyzed monthly forecasts; identified gaps and root causes and apprised management of emerging trends. Developed monthly and quarterly P&L’s, routine and ad hoc financial packages and reports on an as needed basis. Coordinated and monitored activities related to the regulatory requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). Participated in the auditing and analysis of quarterly physical inventories for two domestic and two international facilities. Analyzed inventory trends and variances on a quarterly basis. Presented monthly and quarterly financial information at Product Line Reviews.

Hickory, North Carolina, Us

Senior Internal Auditor – Corporate Office (March 2004 – September 2005) - Conducted both operational and financial audits domestically and internationally. Including conducting site audits, establishing audit plans and programs, analyzing root causes, facilitating solutions, reporting audit findings, and performing special projects. Functioned as Lead auditor directing other Senior Auditors and consultants and provided training. Participated in Sarbanes-Oxley audits. Documented existing business processes and workflows. Identified and tested internal controls. Participated in the remediation of the control deficiencies.