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• Responsible for oversight of month end and quarter end reporting activities to drive accurate P&L reporting. Shortened month end close time by 20%.• Recognized by the senior management team for streamlining and automating processes by leveraging Excel Macros.• Subject matter expert for the settlement team during ERP implementation, in particular provided scenarios, UAT, formalizing procedures and training to the team.• Substantiating financial transactions by auditing and approving journal entries and working with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance.• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis as well as daily settlement reconciliations, performing variance analysis as required.• Trained and provided continuing guidance and supervision to the accounting analyst.• Requested by Treasury manager to be the primary backup for the Treasury team; initiated Wire transfers, ACH payments etc.• Promoted to General accountant and later to Sr General accountant from prior role due to exemplary job performance.

• Primary resource for finance for initiatives of varying complexity in the organization.• Primary ERP implementation expert for Settlement and Balancing group. Coached andcreated process and procedures for the team.• Responsible for providing preliminary business unit impacts and collaborating withcross-functional teams during the detailed requirements phase and UAT.• Received appreciation and awards from managers and colleagues for taking initiativeand demonstrating leadership skills.

• Performed risk analysis for high risk merchant profiles and facilitated operationalupdates with a focus on risk mitigation.• Handpicked for working on a analytical project with the Collections Department.• Performed process audits, prepared and prioritized work for other groups and providevaluable input to improve existing processes.

• Provided 1st level support for stores and in-depth investigation of discrepancies.• Collaborated with category management and store communications to ensureeffective and timely communication.