Assistant Controller

Posted on: 2008-03-18

SEBLEWONGEL TIBEBU 790 Fairview Avenue, Apt.215, Takoma Park, MD 20912 Phone: (202)-427-3103 Email: [email protected] ________________________________________ OBJECTIVE: Building on my six years of international work experience in financial and management accounting, I seek a career-oriented position as a Financial Analyst/Accountant with an organization seeking an articulate team player committed to supporting company objectives. EDUCATION: • M.B.A. Accounting degree candidate, Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, Iowa (2010) • B.A. Accounting, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa-Ethiopia, 2001. (ECE accredited) • CPA Candidate (Registered for April 2008 exam) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: • Accounting Software: Oracle, Peachtree, QuickBooks • Presentation Software: PowerPoint • Spreadsheets: Excel with pivot tables • Word Processing: Word • Database: Access PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Candidate member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Tutor for the class of Accounting MBA (10/07 – 12/07): MUM, Iowa, USA • Reported to the Program Administrator. • Assisted students training on QuickBooks and Peachtree accounting softwares. Assistant Controller (11/05 – 06/07): Gulf Air, Kingdom of Bahrain. • Reported to the Chief Controller. • Conducted preliminary audit of in-flight sales reports and examined related records. • Prepared monthly reports on sales performance and comparison of budgets and actual costs. • Prepared feedback on sales reports and proceeds in the form of management review. • Supervised compliance of hands on sales and month end reporting procedure. • Conducted training on the computerized double entry bookkeeping and reporting practices. • Reviewed company in-flight sales policies and procedures periodically; reported on necessary amendments and participated in the decision making. Financial Analyst (06/02– 11/05): Ethiopian Airlines Enterprise, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. • Reported to the Treasurer. • Analyzed the financial statements of existing and new credit customers with high level of proficiency. • Evaluated financial strengths/weaknesses of various credit customers using key financial parameters such as financial ratios. • Documented findings; prepared independent recommendations on advisability of granting credits for the evaluation committee with applicable credit limits. • Reviewed periodically the Accounts Receivable balance; performance of new and existing credit customers; analyzed their credit limits and reported the findings to a decision making committee. • Facilitated the decision making process by providing accurate data interpretation to senior managers. • Reviewed the operations of billing and collection department, and made the necessary follow up on collection performances. • Assisted the department manager in preparation of cash position reports; fund planning, appropriation and allocation; and in monitoring the activity of chief cashiers and reporting on their monthly activities. • Summarized collected check books, sent them for clearance and followed up status to the last detail. • Liaised with different banks regarding cash balance and account information; handled foreign wires, maintained banking documents and made a follow up on term loans and expiry dates of negotiable instruments. • Maintained the master list of bank signors and made updates whenever necessary • Prepared monthly company exchange rates and reported on currency fluctuations and their effects. • Acted on behalf of the department manager and supervised employees in the absence of the manager. International Banking Officer (10/01 – 06/02): Dashen International Bank, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. • Reported to the general manager. • Advised clients on the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of international transactions and money transfers. • Prepared letters of credits and wire transfers. • Prepared monthly progressive report. • Advised customers on regulatory requirements of international banking services. • Followed up the clearance of travelers’ checks and investigated rejected checks. Assistant Lecturer (10/03 – 06/04): Queens & Royal College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. • Lectured on accountancy and related software. • Advised students on how to get in to a real accounting environment. ACCOMPLISHEMENTS AND STRENGTHS • Successfully performed a strategic audit project on a publicly traded company • Excellent Trouble shooting and analytical skills • Competitive drive and achievement oriented • Well-organized and proficient with details • Lean management skills • Excellent interpersonal and team skills with high level of integrity INDUSTIES AND LANGUAGES: • Industries: Controller, financial and credit analyst (Airline, Banking, and other service organizations) • Fluent Languages: English, Italian, Amharic • Basic Language skills: French REFERENCES: Furnished upon request