SIMON IAU
Email: simoniau@yahoo.com
Phone: (510) 234-0336
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking an Accounting position in a challenging
environment, with opportunities for advancement.
SUMMARY:
Achievement-oriented financial professional with
diversified experience in accounting, cash flow management, business support
and financial analysis. Strong PC/spreadsheet skills, detail oriented,
organized and excellent at multi-tasking. Effective communicator and problem
solver. Enjoy supporting the efforts of multiple departments. Solid credentials: Master
of Accounting honors graduate.
EXPERIENCE:
Union Square Investment Co.,
Reporting Senior
Accountant,
April 2005 to Present
CLIENT & INVESTMENT REPORTING
• Oversaw
Office Assistant to ensure timely receipt of brokerage and investment
statements; reviewed statement data for incorporation into valuation and
performance reporting; liaison with accounting staff to assure accurate
recording of monthly/quarterly activity in Solomon system.
• Prepared
monthly fair market valuation report for 55-65 investments held by 20-25
investment advisory and accounting services clients. Prepared Excel charts and graphs on a
quarterly basis; analyzed and interpreted investment performance data.
• Prepared
monthly net asset value schedule for 1 client, or others as requested,
reconciled with financial statements and fair market value report prior to
publication.
• Prepared
quarterly client performance reporting package, including supporting worksheets
and schedules.
• Analyzed
data sources and systems to identify alternatives to Excel-generated reports;
and replaced Excel reports with reports generated automatically from available
databases.
• Led
an evaluation project to identify changes in Solomon system utilization that
would improve timeliness, accuracy, quality, and efficiency in reporting and
workflow.
SEC COMPLIANCE
• Maintained
compliance calendar with SEC reporting and filing requirements; updated as new requirements
arise; generated timely reminders to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Prepared,
distributed and tracked responses to annual client notification letters within
required timeframes (i.e., brochure letters, proxy and privacy notices);
responded to inquiries, mail follow-up materials as required and ensure that
logs of all correspondence are kept up-to-date and filed in Compliance binder.
• Maintained
organized and up-to-date records per compliance guidelines, including
Investment Advisory Agreements, Management Agreements, annual reports, and
correspondence.
TBS Couriers, Inc.,
Senior Accountant, September 2000 to March 2005
Financial Coordinator, February 1998 to September 2000
·
Prepared,
reviewed and analyzed monthly financial reports for the CFO.
·
Prepared journal entries, general ledger schedules, account
analysis, and reconciliation.
·
Analyzed financial results and prepared comparisons with budget
forecasts.
·
Interpreted
financial reports and advised management on accounting issues.
·
Performed
research in response to questions from Branch and Regional Managers.
·
Evaluated and reported on internal control compliance.
·
Assisted
with preparation and maintenance of budgets and projections.
·
Reviewed
work of Accounts Payable and Receivable staff to ensure accuracy.
·
Performed
internal audit of cost pool databases and maintained standard cost models.
·
Participated
in annual audit with external auditors.
·
Managed
the CEO’s personal finances.
·
Managed
the CEO’s investment portfolio; provided portfolio analysis and research.
·
Established inventory and financial reporting
systems for the
CEO’s restaurant.
·
Participated special projects as assigned by the CFO and/or senior
management.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Services,
Tax Preparer, January to April 2004
·
Prepared
income tax returns for individuals and small businesses.
Accounting Consultant, June to December 1997
·
Assisted
HRPA treasurer, posted transactions and issued monthly financial reports.
Internal Revenue Service,
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, January to April 1996; January to
April 1997
·
Provided
return preparation for students and non-English speaking taxpayers.
Kinesiology & Leisure Science,
Project Manager, January 96 to December 97
·
Assisted
professor in preparing projects and surveys.
EDUCATION &
CREDENTIALS:
·
Master
of Accounting (MAcc), 1997
·
PAMI
Certificate in International Management, 1996
·
BBA,
Accounting (minor in Economics), 1995
·
HONORS: Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Dean’s List
(Spring and Fall 1995)
ADVANCED COMPUTER
SKILLS:
• Microsoft
Office Pro, Solomon, FRX, ADP, SAP, QuickBooks Pro, Microsoft Money, Quicken,
Peachtree, Appgen Accounting, Digital Dining POS, SPSS.