Mardochee Louis, EA

Experience

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  EY

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Audit Senior

  • Perform financial statement audits on various SEC and private clients in a variety of industries (retail, automotive, pharmaceutical, etc.)• Work closely with clients, staff, and management to obtain an understanding of significant financial accounts and establish appropriate testing• Plan the audit strategy and execute substantive testing, audit analytics, walk-throughs, and the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting to comply with SOX 404 requirements.• Perform substantive tests of details and substantive analytics on various balance sheet and P&L accounts (AR, AP, inventories, accruals)• Review and tie out financial statement packages to audit evidence noting appropriate disclosures in compliance with GAAP.• Lead client communications for audit team regarding audit progress, inquiries, and outstanding requests.• Mentor staff and facilitate their understanding of testing around their assigned areas.• Perform employee benefit plan audits including defined contribution, defined benefit, and health and welfare. Show less

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  Marcum LLP

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

  Audit Staff

  • Perform financial statement audits and draft financial statement reports on various real estate clients. • Perform substantive tests of details and substantive analytics on various Balance Sheet and P&L accounts (AR, AP, inventories, accruals, fixed assets)• Perform detailed walk-throughs on significant classes of transactions including AR, sales, AP, fixed assets, provisions etc.• Perform analytical procedures to identify unusual or unexpected performance trends in relation to relevant benchmarks, prior performance, expectations, budgets, and current financial conditions.• Review and tie out financial statement packages to audit evidence noting appropriate disclosures in compliance with GAAP.• Work closely with the Audit Senior Management to develop new and/or more effective testing strategies using data analytics, or other methods to be in compliance with firm guidance• Manage day to day progress of audit, ensuring management expectations and deadlines are met and quality work-papers are submitted. Show less

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  MGL Consulting Group

  May 2017 - now

  President

  • Expert tax preparation and filing services for individuals, ensuring compliance and maximizing tax savings. • Comprehensive tax preparation for businesses of all sizes, from sole proprietors to corporations, with a focus on minimizing tax liabilities and maximizing deductions.• Strategic tax planning services designed to optimize business tax positions, manage cash flow, and prepare for future tax obligations. • Full-service bookkeeping and accounting solutions, including monthly reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and ensuring accurate financial reporting for businesses.• Business consulting and advisory to guide entrepreneurs and small business owners in financial decision-making, cash flow management, and growth strategies.• Helping businesses plan for the future with detailed financial forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis to support growth and profitability.• Proficient in QuickBooks and other accounting software setups, training, and support for businesses to streamline their financial operations.• Tailored strategies to help small businesses reduce their tax burdens, including retirement planning, deductions, and business structure optimization.• Year-end tax reviews for both individuals and businesses to help identify tax-saving opportunities before filing. Show less

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  SS&C Technologies

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2019

  Senior Accountant

  • Maintain all financial data for 7 private equity funds with commitments of $6.5 Billion.• Prepare and post all journal entries and prepare monthly trial balance, balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flow reports.• Reconcile all cash distributed or received to or from investors and investments. Create schedule of investments from capital activity and cash transactions. • Reconcile bank accounts to supporting schedules and financial statements. • Calculate capital calls and distributions as requested by general partner. • Allocate income and expenses to partners in accordance with terms of partnership agreements. • Prepare and issue quarterly financial statements and partner capital statements for each entity. Quarterly financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP.• Maintain, update, and create supporting schedules for financial statements and workpaper packages. • Interact with clients, auditors, and investor services to provide information as needed or requested. Show less

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  Cost Reduction Solutions LLC

  Dec 2019 - Jul 2022

  Senior Auditor

  • Plan and conduct operational and financial audits to ensure that financial statements are fairly presented.• Review and analyze accounts receivable, inventory, cash, fixed assets, accounts payable, taxes, insurance and other general ledger accounts. • Evaluate customer operational procedures and reporting requirements to observe if the information being reported to the bank meets loan reporting requirements. • Perform bank Audits for lenders including Wells Fargo, TD Bank, Bank of America, City National Bank, Bank Hapoalim, and others.• Evaluate customer financial conditions by reviewing internal reports, bank statements and related financial documents. • Identify and evaluate problem areas and identifying operational deficiencies. • Performed 3-6 audits monthly including various industries such as manufacturing, technology, construction, retail, fashion, and professional service firms. Show less

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  Togetherwork

  Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

  Account Manager

  • Provide professional accounting and controller services to small-to-medium size organizations in order to streamline processes, increase efficiency and enhance data quality. • Prepare customized financial statements, budget analyses, and a full range of financial analyses to aid clients in their business decision-making process. • Review bank reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements generated by Account Specialists and Associates. • Interact with operational departments to gather all relevant financial data to ensure timely and accurate monthly reporting.• Communicate with key business leaders and play an active role in the monthly actuals vs. budget review meetings.• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead process improvement efforts to increase accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of month-end close.• Work with auditors through year-end audits and quarterly review to provide requested financial data. Show less

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  Prudential Financial

  Apr 2023 - Jun 2024

  Associate Manager

  • Provide support for the completion of significant quarterly deliverables including; Source of Earnings package which is presented to the Life Actuarial department, Legal Entity Senior Officer’s Reporting package, Annotated Quarterly Balance Sheet Analytic, and support for the completion of Prudential Financial, Pruco and PLNJ 10-Q and 10-K SEC filings. • Support the analysis of financial results and develop analytics to be presented to Senior Financial Management and senior leaders in the Individual Life business. • Partner with the Individual Life's Business Unit Actuarial (BUA) team and other business partners within the greater Prudential Controllers group while effectively managing resources to complete key quarterly deliverables.• Seek to improve financial reporting processes and controls through creative solutions. • Complete additional ad-hoc requests for Senior Management, key business partners, and other corporate areas. Show less