Experience

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  Jardine insurance svc

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1995

  Accountant

  Cash ManagementBudgeting/ForecastingAccounts Payable

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  Aon hewitt

  Jan 1995 - Mar 1996

  Senior accountant

  Managed Region's month end close processConsolidated Region's financialsPrepared reconciliations, journal entriesParticipated in integration process

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  Mercer

  Mar 1996 - Nov 1997

  Senior accountant

  Special Projects assigned by ControllerPrepared tax relocation analysisIn charge of travel and expenses

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  Petsmart

  Nov 1999 - Mar 2001

  Senior accountant

  Prepared reconciliationsPrepare journal entriesMonthend close process

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  Anthem, inc.

  Mar 2001 - Mar 2004

  Financial analysis manager

  Managed the financials statement for the Federal Employee Programs for Blue Cross of California• Ensured strict adherance to Federal Acquisition Regulation to avoid penalties from non-reimbursable expenses to the US Federal government• Prepared quarterly and fiscal statements for filing to Blue Cross Blue Shield Association• Analyzed cost allocations to avoid auditi findings from government auditors

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  Countrywide insurance services/bank of ameirca

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2012

  Assistant vice president

  Oversaw Accounting for Balboa Insurance Services, commercial lines insurance division• Established Accounting procedures and internal controls for Commercial Lines insurance agency start up.• Monitored revenues and operating expenses in order to meet company profit goals• Cross trained staff on accounting software specific to the lines of business• Provided industry expertise and best practices of large insurance . Insurance agency management

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  Qbe north america

  Jun 2012 - now

  Accounting and reporting manaager

  Managed Accounting for several entities.Managed staff of 2 professional employees.• Established procedures and provided training to Offshore staff for efficient transition of offshored Accounting functions. • Improved monthend close processing to meet accelerated close calendar and to ensure no auditi findings from external auditors• Key Accounting resource a specialized line of business• Established internal controls to ensure accurate and timely remmittance of Surplus Lines taxes resulitng in no penalties or overpayments.• Redesigned reconciliations to meet auditing standards Insurance agency management Show less