Assistant Controller Resume
SEBLEWONGEL TIBEBU
Fairview Avenue, Apt.,
Takoma Park, MD
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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 ()
• B.A. Accounting, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa-Ethiopia, . (ECE accredited)
• CPA Candidate (Registered for April 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 (/ – /): MUM, Iowa, USA
• Reported to the Program Administrator.
• Assisted students training on QuickBooks and Peachtree accounting softwares.
Assistant Controller (/ – /): 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 (/– /): 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 (/ – /): 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 (/ – /): 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
