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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Transaction & Technical Accounting Advisory Services, New York City, NY
Cherry Bekaert Senior Manager Oct 2022 Present
Lead and manage multiple client engagements, providing expert advice on financial accounting and reporting
matters.
Led client initiatives to remediate internal controls in the finance and accounting functions, enhancing the treasury
processes and ensuring accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting, thereby ensuring compliance
with regulatory requirements and transparency in financial reporting.
Lead diligence teams and advise clients on buy-side M&A and sell-side support, including financial due diligence,
purchase accounting, and purchase agreements for corporate and private equity clients with portfolio Companies across
multiple industries.
Conduct detailed financial analysis and due diligence for potential acquisitions and restructuring opportunities.
Supervise development of financial models and forecasts to support restructuring initiatives and operational
improvements.
Review of budgeted, forecasts and reported financial information including income statements, balance sheets and
cash flow statements.
Coordinate with Clients Finance & Accounting teams on strength of internal controls, reported financial information
and outcomes of external audits. Including the improvement of their finance functions.
Develop and implement strategic financial plans to optimize client performance and ensure regulatory compliance.
Playing a key role in business development activities for the firm including proposal writing and client presentations.
PwC Manager, Senior Manager Feb 2022 Aug 2022
Assisted clients in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures in accordance with IFRS and GAAP
Managed client engagements, providing technical accounting guidance and advisory services.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes to provide actionable insights to senior managements.
Advised clients on the implementation of new accounting standards and regulations.
Riveron Manager `Dec 2020 Jan 2022
Led diligence teams and advise clients on buy-side M&A and sell-side support, including financial due diligence,
purchase accounting, and purchase agreements for corporate and private equity clients with portfolio Companies across
multiple industries.
Supervised specialized diligence and financial advisory teams in reviewing the financial results, reporting, budgeting
and KPIs for organizations across difference industries.
Provided sell side services including vendor assistance and vendor due diligence for several corporates considering the
divestiture of a product line and/or business, including development of carve-out financial statements and pro-forma
stand-alone cost structure.
Provided financial due diligence analyses over quality of revenue and quality of earnings, trend analysis on margins
and operating metrics, financial forecasts, historical and projected working capital, net debt analysis, and capital
expenditures for PE firms and strategic investors.
Acquired M&A experience in a variety of industries including logistics, software & technology, retail, publishing,
telecommunications, advertising, online services, and professional services. Including thorough financial statement
analysis.
KPMG Manager Feb 2019 Nov 2020
Led diligence teams and advise clients on buy-side support for private equity and clients in multiple industries
including manufacturing and retail, infrastructures, information technology, retail, and healthcare.
Supervised specialized diligence and financial advisory teams in reviewing the financial results, reporting, budgeting
and KPIs for organizations in the Healthcare and Lifesciences space. Extending from biotech /biopharma research
companies to complex healthcare providers.
Advised on US GAAP accounting and other matters within sale and purchase agreements, including performing closing
working capital analyses and advising on working capital negotiations.
Financial Accounting Advisory, New York City, NY
CFGI Manager Mar 2017 Jan 2019
Managed client engagements, providing technical accounting guidance and advisory services.
Led projects for public and private companies relating to financial statement and accounting close process including
facilitating their audit readiness. Enabled them to create efficiencies in turnaround time for closing financials and
smooth external audit reviews. Also serving as a liaison between clients and their external auditors to ensure seamless
audits.
Researched technical matters of US GAAP and IFRS by preparing accounting memos documenting conclusions and
providing advice to companies regarding significant accounting and financial reporting matters.
Supervised the successful preparation of quarterly (10Q) and annual (10K) SEC filings that include financial
statements, compilation of related footnotes and tie-outs, MD&As and other external reporting requirements.
Ernst & Young LLP Senior Associate, Manager Nov 2015 Feb 2017
Led projects for a diversified range of publicly listed corporations and private companies leading to streamlined
improvement and efficiency in their financial statement close processes.
Steered teams on the successful preparation of quarterly (10Q) and annual (10K) SEC filings that included financial
statements, compilation of related footnotes, MD&As and other external reporting requirements.
Performed extensive research on key accounting guidance primarily ASC 605 Revenue Recognition and ASC 842
Leases.
Prepared risk analysis and reports on specialized accounting transactions and organization wide processes such as IPO
readiness review, diagnostics, and implementation.
Led the review of financial statements for public companies going through SEC registration process and pro forma
financial statements preparation.
Audit & Assurance, West & Central Africa, New York City, NY
PwC Senior Associate Sep 2013 Oct 2015
Supervised audits of the financial statements and internal controls for publicly listed corporations and smaller private
companies, in the retail and consumer products, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, transportation and logistics
industries. Significant audits included Overseas Shipholding Group, (Rev $1M), Fortress Transportation and
Infrastructure Fund (Rev $58M) and The Hertz Corporation (Rev $10.7M).
Reviewed accounting memos prepared by finance departments for transactions made year over year during audits
relating to accounting pronouncements including ASC 605-Revenue Recognition, ASC 985-Software, ASC 718-Stock
Compensation, ASC 350-Intangibles Goodwill and Other, ASC 840-Leases, and ASC 330-Inventory.
Deloitte Associate, Senior Associate Jan 2010 Aug 2013
Led and participated in audits to prepare financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS for public, non
for profit and private companies in consumer products, manufacturing, financial services, and communications
industry.
Performed quarter end and yearly internal audit assessments and reviews relating to the design, implementation, and
operating effectiveness of internal controls.
Proficiently assessed the immediate and continuing needs of accounting work to establish priorities; provided directions
to junior team members; accurately evaluated and resolved challenges that impact accounting through systematic
handling of multiple tasks to meet optimum quality outcomes.
EDUCATION
University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria December 2008
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting
SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATONS
Familiar with multiple ERP Systems SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics
Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis to inform decision-making
Advanced Excel: Financial Modeling, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP
Proven ability to lead and mentor teams
Certified Chartered Accountant ACCA, United Kingdom
Certified Chartered Accountant ICAN, Nigeria
Actively pursuing Certified Public Accountant, New York State
The Zino Elueni Foundation Chairperson - Started foundation for underprivileged youth in Nigeria and the U.S.
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