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Objective
To seek a position in public accounting in an organization that will allow and encourage me to
use my extensive and diverse experience to grow and advance within the organization.
EXPERIENCE

XYZ Co. Morristown, NJ August 2003 to date

(Satellite-based communication company that globally interconnects East Asia, Australia, South
America, the US and Western Europe. Company is required to be SEC compliant.)

Manager –Accounting (World Headquarters, New Jersey), supervising 1 senior and 2

staff accountants.
Responsibilities include:

• Direct month, quarter and year-end close of books on US GAAP basis. Preparation of Trend
and Ratio Analysis, Management Discussion and Analysis reports. Preparation of 10 K and
10 Q package and presenting Monthly/quarterly reports to the Corporate Office.
• Responsible for setting up controls and integrated financial accounting systems to ensure
proper cutoffs and match costs to the revenue recognized under special accounting
guidelines.
• Responsible for preparation of financial statements, analysis and work papers for the
auditors (Deloitte & Touché – “D & T”) and responding to all audit notes.
• Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements for all the companies in the division.
• Successful conversion of several years of transactional data of over 30 international and
domestic subsidiaries. Established mapping rules, performed data validations and resolved
multiple foreign currency translation issues to bring it in conformity with SEC requirements
and GAAP (FASB 52). Project successfully completed in 3 months, which was validated by D
& T’s audit.

ABC Company , Public Accountants. October 1998 to August 2003

(A small public accounting firm with 4 employees. Client list includes closely held mid sized
business in various industries such as textiles, manufacturing with sales from US $2 million to
$25 million, and high net worth individuals.)
Principal
Responsibilities included:

• Supervised audits and compilation of financial statements of mid-size entities.

• Supervised due diligence assignments and agreed upon procedures on behalf of lending
institutions such as inventory audits of borrowers, systems audits, evaluation of internal
controls.
• Tax Planning and preparation of Tax Returns of corporations, partnerships and individuals.
• Preparation of projected financial statements to address the financing needs of the clients.

XYZ Co, Bombay, India January 1990 to September 1998

(One of the fastest growing publicly listed company, with world class manufacturing technologies
in textiles, paper, fertilizers & chemicals, power generation and, InfoTech. Sales grew from $3
million to $80 million in 7 years.)
Controller - Finance & Accounts
Supervised 7 direct reports (4 Chartered Accountants, 1 Cost Accountant, 2 MBA’s) and
14 indirect reports.
Responsibilities included:

• Supervised accounting department functions including day-to-day accounting, financial

statement preparation, financial forecasts, financial projections, budgeting and cost control
of expenses.
 • Presented to the Shareholders, Board of Directors, regulatory authorities, financial
Institutions quarterly and annual Accounting data in conformity with GAAP.
• Reviewed and maintained operating effectiveness of internal control procedures.
• Periodically reviewed and streamlined business processes and accounting procedures.
• Arranged debt funds and public equity to implement new projects.
• Saved more than $1 million in pre-operative and postoperative interest during
implementation of a $ 50 million project.
• Coordinated IT resources for financial systems development and led implementation efforts.
• Liaison with outside Accountants for audit of financial statements.

ABC Limited, Calcutta, India July 1987 to January 1991

Manager-Accounts
Supervised 10 person department
Responsibilities included:

• Directed accounting function at the Plant Level.

• Set-up moving weighted average, perpetual inventory system at the plant level.
• Set-up manual plant accounting and trained the staff that had little or no accounting
background in bookkeeping.

Patel and Shah, Public Accountants, Bombay, India Sept. 1983 to June 1987
(Mid sized accounting firm with focus in mid sized and large corporations and high end tax
practice)
Senior Accountant
Supervised 2 staff accountants
Responsibilities included:

Conducted audits and compilation of various mid and large sized companies.
Preparation and review of work papers for the audit and compilation of various companies.
Preparation and review of tax returns for corporations, partnerships and individuals.

Computer Skills
Highly proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
Extensive experience in implementation of Oracle based accounting packages like Oracle
Financials, Trident ERP, VTM Intelitex, and Ramco Systems besides Quick Books
and Peach Tree.

Education & Certifications

CPA (November 2002. Cleared all 4 parts on first attempt. Financial Accounting & Reporting 96%,
Law 93%)
Chartered Accountant, India (1989).
B.S in Accounting (1983).