Financial Analyst

Posted on: 2007-07-13

BETTY F. WICKER 10844 Gold Pan Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28215  Ph: 704 536 0949 /704 564 5204  [email protected] Actively seeking a position in  JOB POSITION  in an organization in need of a professional with comprehensive experience in - Financial Management / Analysis - Accounting - Inventory Management - Policy & Procedures - Accounts Receivable/Payable - Cash Management - Administrative Support - Reporting & Documentation - Computer Technology - Strong Analytical Skills - Problem Identification/Resolution - Interpersonal Communications Pro-active and results-oriented professional with broad experience in accounting and financial management and analysis. Reputation as a self-directed professional with excellent problem solving, communication, analytical, and management skills. Well disciplined with proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules. Effectively communicates direction, commits people to action and conveys complex information in easily understood formats. Ability to build strong rapport with personnel, clients, and associates based on knowledge, professionalism, and integrity. Areas of key strength include:  EXCEPTIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS. Consistently recognized by colleagues for cross-discipline talents in needs analysis, troubleshooting and problem resolution in fast-faced environments  CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVER. Identify problems/needs and initiate logical, effective solutions. Consider whole problem and focus on real impact of decisions and actions  THRIVE IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT. Initiate action and follow through to conclusion of any commitment. Capably learn new skills. React flexibly to changes in priority and direction, assume increased responsibilities as needed, and motivate other to achieve objectives  COMPUTER SKILLS: Strong IT acumen with background in Microsoft Office, SAP enterprise resource planning software, Smartworks Inventory management System, Great Plaines Dynamics, MAPICS/PointMan SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Recognized for reestablishing Volvo Parts’ financial control by leading the department from financial losses to bottom line profitability by the end of the calendar year - Accounted in handling and managing a $7.3 million annual budget. Achieved $350,000 annual savings in administrative cost through effective cost cutting and resource allocation - Achieved 70% savings in printing cost of stocked materials for Volvo Parts through effective implementation of inventory control procedures - Managed and administered a $1 million lease/purchase program for franchisees for Swisher International - Played significant role for the successful negotiation and collection of a $400, 000 of AKsys USA’s uncollected debt. Achieved 25% increase in collection by developing new payment scheme for customer’s remaining outstanding accounts receivables CORE COMPETENCIES ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE - Noted for extensive know-how and expertise in inventory control and general ledger accounting, including account analysis, account reconciliation, journal entries and accruals - Examine, monitor and analyze accounting and sales records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards and to identify financial trends - Responsible for tracking, reporting and collecting outstanding revenue to minimize bad debt and accounted in monitoring, verifying and reporting sales data feeds for the Accounts Receivable database - Accounted in managing month end closing, including preparation, review calculating and posting of journal entries and accruals - Handled all expense data collection and accounted in preparing annual budget and forecast - Analyze departmental expenses and conduct investigation on variances. Responsible in preparing monthly financial reports and present findings during departmental meetings ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership technique, organizational processes and coordination of people and resources - Managed the distribution of Parts and Service products for Volvo Parts North America and accounted in controlling and managing of workflow information utilizing SmartWorks - Conducted review on pending agreements to determine proper accounting and expenses and responsible in reviewing and providing approval on invoices - Played significant role in evaluating and developing on-going internal accounting procedures and systems - Adept in performing and documenting in-house investigations of Small Claims and Product Liability Actions CUSTOMER AND PERSONAL SERVICE - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction - Responded to consumers, attorneys, state/local/federal agencies on product quality and/or service disputes and performed production of policy changes coordination for the Board of Directors - Served on several advisory boards in the Guilford County School System and non-profit community for over 10 years dealing with education and child advocacy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Financial Analyst ▪ AKsys USA ▪ Gastonia NC 2006 - present Cash Accountant ▪ Swisher International ▪ Charlotte NC 2005 - 2006 Controller & Administration ▪ Volvo Parts North America Inc ▪ Greensboro NC 2003 - 2005 Distribution Support Coordinator ▪ Volvo Parts North America Inc ▪ Greensboro NC 1999 - 2003 Executive Administrative Assistant ▪ Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA ▪ Greensboro NC 1996 - 1999 Coordinator of Executive Policy ▪ National Board of Certified Counselors ▪ Greensboro NC 1993 - 1996 Corporate Service Representative ▪ Oakwood Mobile Homes, Inc. ▪ Greensboro NC 1988 - 1993 EDUCATION Paralegal Certificate, American Institute for Paralegal Studies Inc. , Greensboro, NC 1993 BS in Business Administration, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro NC 1980