Chief Financial Officer Resume

Desired Industry: Banking/Mortgage	SpiderID: 5537
Desired Job Location: Columbus, Ohio	Date Posted: 2/21/2006
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 03/30/2006
Desired Wage: 80000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25%
Highest Degree Attained: MBA	Willing to Relocate: Yes

Objective:
Providing Seasoned Accounting Experience Leading Operations
In Manual and Automated Environments

Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and accurate with comprehensive
knowledge of (GAAS) Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and (GAAP)
General Accepted Accounting Principles refined through more than 2
decades' accounting leadership experience; career includes
responsibility for up to $200 million annual revenue performance as
well as operating in environments supported by 500 employees.Track
record for improving existing procedures, finding new, more efficient
methods of completing tasks and reducing costs Proven ability to
develop exceptional rapport with colleagues, working well
independently, in team-oriented environments, and in
supervisory/training capacities, relying upon strong interpersonal,
leadership, and problem-solving skills. Proficient with Microsoft
Windows and Office Professional, Great Plains, QuickBooks, Peachtree,
and Visual Basic. US Citizen proficient in English and Ghanaian
languages.

Experience:
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, INC. ... Columbus, Ohio
2000 to Present

Non-profit organization serving residents of Near Eastside Community
of Columbus via childcare services, youth and family services, food
pantry services, outpatient chemical dependency counseling,
employment readiness, micro-enterprise program, family to family and
housing services; United Way agency with 60 employees and annual
revenue of $3 million throughout three locations.

Director of Business & Finance

Brought in to improve and administer all facets of financial
planning and accounting directives with budget versus actual
profit/loss performance and positive cash flow responsibility;
operate in fully automated environment employing Microsoft Windows
XP, Office 2003 and QuickBooks accounting software. Simultaneously
act as liaison with lending institutions and financial community.
Initially hired and promoted from Staff Accountant.

Scope of responsibilities include $5 million budget development and
management, revenue/expense forecasting for 7 departments (ranging
from $85,000 to $980,000), internal controls, accounts
payable/receivable, deposits, maintenance and reconciliation of 5
bank accounts, taxes (IRS Forms 990, 940 and 941) financial statement
reporting (income and expenditure, statement of cash flow, and
balance sheet), audit coordination, grant reconciliation and
reporting, vendor negotiations/oversight, insurance, employee payroll
and benefits programs; support and advise President/CEO, Board of
Directors and NHI management team.

Create and implement fiscal accounting policies/procedures, internal
controls and payments consistent with time-sensitive and applicable
adherence to Federal, State, County, and local regulations. Direct,
supervise and evaluate performance of accounting staff made up of 2
full-time associates and 1 intern and provide hiring and termination
recommendations to President/CEO.

* After assuming position, elevated revenue $300,000 within 2
months; within 1 month reviewed billings and re-billed over $100,000
resulting in significant improvement to cash flow. Successfully met
challenge of designing design and implementing requisite systems,
policies and procedures enabling control of finance function and
development of professional accounting department.

* Lowered annual costs $50,000 by renegotiating contracts for IT
services, telecommunications and facilities cleaning; also
facilitated cost savings via implementation of stricter controls.

* Recipient of numerous awards including "Most Likely to Become
Chief Officer," Perfect Attendance award, and Crown Club Member.

* Instrumental in selection and placement of QuickBooks resulting
in improved accounting productivity and integrity.

* Provide training on QuickBooks accounting software and internal
control procedures.

* Improved overall department productivity, efficiency and
performance by conducting and responding to SWOT analysis (Strengths
Weaknesses Opportunities Threats).

* Resolved cash flow crisis by securing $500,000 line of credit for
salaries and wages followed with immediate investigation into revenue
loss and subsequent rebilling to make up difference.

Part-time accounting experience with accounting, auditing and
consulting services company, Tessada & Associates, serving Department
of Defense located in Columbus, Ohio; executed detailed audits and
resolved discrepancies on government contracts valued up to $1
billion (May - October 2002).

Also held positions including Commercial Truck Driver with D.T.I.
Co., and Warehouse Associate with Fedex (1993 - 1999).

FRANCO WOOD PROCESSING COMPLEX ... Kumasi, Ghana
1980 to 1993

Fast track exporter of round logs lumber and knock down furniture
with annual sales of $20 million.

Chief Accountant

Elevated to manage profit/loss performance of accounting functions
including company budgeting (including review and approval of
estimates, invoices for payments), general ledger, financial
statement/report development and analysis, tax preparation, accounts
payable/receivable, month-end closing, and year end adjustments as
well as bank deposits and account reconciliations; responsible for
revenues and expenditures as well as internal controls, accounting
procedures and legal compliances in paper-based system environment.
Delivered monthly financial statement and annual budget presentations
to board of directors followed up with dividends payout suggestions.

Oversaw department of 13 accounting associates and provided training
on manufacturing accounting and subsidiary books. Maintained
communications with vendors to secure favorable pricing and ensure
contract terms; negotiate repairs and maintenance on vehicles, plant
and equipment. Initially brought in as Accountant.

* During tenure, implemented sound internal controls previously non-
existent and reduced payroll expense 12% ultimately resulting in
increased profits; also improved productivity, efficiency and quality
of operations with introduction of thru-put manufacturing and
production initiative.

* Reduced costs by negotiating lower pricing with vendors based on
bulk purchases and initiating purchase orders with 3 quotes required
for every bid; also resolved issues with cash flow by improving
billings and collecting on debts in receivables.

Early career: Accountant and Senior Bookkeeper with Bibiani Logging
and Lumber Company in Kumasi, Ghana

Education:
ASHLAND UNIVERSITY ... Ashland, Ohio
Master of Business Administration: Executive Management (2004)

DEVRY UNIVERSITY ... Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Accounting: Concentration in Accounting Information
Systems (2002)

COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY ... Bekwai, Ghana
Royal Society of Arts Exam Board, London England, Stage 3
College Diploma

Skills:
* Staff Supervision
* P&L Responsibility
* Data Management
* Vendor Negotiations
* Cash Management
* Expense Control
* Financial Planning
* A/P & A/R
* Staff Training & Development
* Accounting/Financial Statements
* Management Information Systems
* Policy/Procedure Development
* Major Account/National Sales
* Contract Review/Recommendation
* Internal Control Procedures
* Budgeting & Expense Reports
* Cost Benchmarking
* Cost Review/Auditing
* Bank Reconciliations
* Benefits/Payroll/Taxes
* Pension Administration
* HR/Benefits Administration
* Strategic Business Planning
* Project Planning & Analysis

Additional Information:
ALFRED NYARKO
3325 Abingdon Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43224
Home: 614-471-6240 * Cellular: 614-402-4639
E-Mail: Nyarko@ameritech.net

Dear Selection Committee:

With an accomplished career defined by success leading and improving
financial initiatives in diverse environments, I anticipate making
long lasting and significant contributions to the company with which
I affiliate. With sights set on the position of Chief Financial
Officer, Accountant, Auditor and/or Business & Finance Director, I
submit the attached profile confident that my qualifications will
further your company's overall business agendas.

My credentials include an MBA in Accounting and Finance from Ashland
University and BA in Accounting with concentration in Accounting
Information Systems from DeVry University. My reputation as a
dependable and innovative leader has been founded on a history of
successfully delivering timely and targeted solutions. Unparalleled
accomplishments in strategy-based pursuits of financial integrity,
cash flow increases and cost reductions foreshadow how my various
capabilities will benefit the company with which I affiliate.

Substantial contributions currently, as Director of Business &
Finance with Neighborhood House, Inc. (Non-profit United Way agency
serving residents of Near Eastside Community of Columbus), and
previously, as Chief Accountant with Franco Wood Processing Complex
(Fast track exporter of round logs lumber and knock down furniture
with annual sales of $20 million) have sharpened my financial insight
and will provide the solutions-oriented accounting professional
needed in today's challenging business environment. Please consider
the selected achievements as brief insight into what I can provide
your organization:

* After assuming position, elevated revenue $300,000 within 2
months; within 1 month reviewed billings and re-billed over $100,000
resulting in significant improvement to cash flow. Successfully met
challenge of designing design and implementing requisite systems,
policies and procedures enabling control of finance function and
development of professional accounting department. Director of
Business & Finance with Neighborhood House, Inc.

* Lowered annual costs $50,000 by renegotiating contracts for IT
services, telecommunications and facilities cleaning; also
facilitated cost savings via implementation of stricter controls.
Director of Business & Finance with Neighborhood House, Inc.

* During tenure, implemented sound internal controls previously non-
existent and reduced payroll expense 12% ultimately resulting in
increased profits; also improved productivity, efficiency and quality
of operations with introduction of thru-put manufacturing and
production initiative. Chief Accountant with Franco Wood Processing
Complex

I am extremely confident that my skills will produce the outcomes
your firm desires. As the enclosed r�sum� simply summarizes my career
history and capabilities, there is considerably more to relate in
regards to my success in generating timely strategies that will meet
and exceed your objectives. I look forward to meeting with you
personally as the first step toward a mutually profitable beginning.

Sincerely,

Alfred Nyarko

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Alfred Nyarko
Street:	Phone: 614-471-6240
City: Columbus	Fax: -
State: Ohio
Zip: 43224
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