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JOHN RABINDRANATH

Harleysville

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, regulatory compliance, and financial management. Recognized for accuracy in financial reporting and the ability to streamline accounting processes. Collaborative team player focused on delivering results and adapting to a company's ever-changing needs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant II / Financial Reporting

Girard Estate
07.2019 - Current
  • Led monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP/GASB standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Present monthly analytics to senior management and Board of Directors, enhancing decision making processes.
  • Accounting/audit functions for the CLIF Investment Fund (Approximately valued at 550 Million)
  • Portfolio is comprised of investments that are managed by twenty-six investment management firms, and ten private equity firms.
  • Comprised of large cap equities, small cap equities, bonds, fixed income, cash and cash equivalents, ten private equity investments, and three joint venture investments.
  • Monthly/annual financial close and audit functions:
  • Unrealized Gains/Loses
  • Realized Gains/Loses
  • Investment Income
  • Dividends
  • Income Reinvestment/Investment Reallocation
  • Fees/Management Expenses
  • Market value adjustments and updates.
  • Manage audit functions with KPMG(external auditor), ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy.
  • Financial Reporting (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Footnotes, etc.)
  • All accounting/audit/regulatory compliance functions for the Girard College Foundation & the Fund for Girard College.
  • Two charitable organizations with the sole purpose of raising revenue to support Girard College.
  • Support budget forecasting for Girard College (owned by Girard Estate), maintaining alignment with organizational financial goals.
  • Conduct operational analysis, driving data-informed financial improvements.
  • Handled all accounting/audit functions for all the Girard Estate and Wills Eye Hospital Retirement Investments. (Retirement plans were invested into the CLIF Fund)
  • Developed cash flow analysis for various organizations within Girard Estate.
  • Mentored and trained staff accountants, improving team performance.
  • Assisting in the ongoing redevelopment of the Girard College website.

Senior Accountant/ Internal Auditor

Temple University
04.2016 - 07.2019
  • My primary objective is to act as a financial gatekeeper for the division. I’ve played a pivotal role in of all internal audit initiatives, year-end accounting close processes, and financial management of the division’s financials.
  • Assisted in budgeting and forecasting for housing and maintenance division
  • Developed financial audit protocols for the Housing and Residence Life Division
  • End of year financial close process. (accruals, deferrals, closing journal entries)
  • Led work groups to develop divisional strategic initiatives
  • Led initiative to improve organizational standards compared to industry analysis
  • Complete monthly reconciliations
  • Develop standard operating processes (SOP) for internal controls
  • Led monthly close processes
  • Part of a systems implementation team for StarRez (university housing management, billing, and financial reporting software)
  • Participated in report building and data dashboard development
  • Implementation of financial reporting and internal controls methods
  • Reconciliation of system data to ensure data integrity
  • Purchasing card approvals, reconciliation, and audit
  • Conducted trainings on internal controls (purchasing card and division fleet)
  • Division vehicle fleet audit, gasoline card reconciliation.

Portfolio Accountant

The JG Wentworth Company
06.2014 - 04.2016
  • Responsible for receivables, portfolio, securitization, and prepaid accounting.
  • Booked GL entries for accretion, interest, cash, funding, and purchases.
  • JG Wentworth/Westar Mortgage merger and acquisition project.
  • Weekly purchase tie-outs and audit.
  • Engage and assist in internal audit requests
  • Engage in monthly close process.
  • Worked on financial investor documents such as: 10K, 10Q, and earnings reports.
  • Tick and tie investor reports
  • Reconcile and maintain asset and liability accounts.

Student Accountant

Temple University
09.2012 - 06.2014
  • Reconciled and maintained various accounts.
  • Assisted Directors in various projects.
  • Used batch accounting to process invoices and reports in a timely manner.
  • Accounts payable and accounts receivable

Education

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

Temple University
05.2014

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • GAAP/GASB Compliance
  • General accounting
  • Project accounting
  • Investment Accounting
  • Nonprofit Accounting
  • Audit Management/Internal Controls
  • Forecasting/Budgeting
  • Expertise in Microsoft Dynamics, IBM Cognos, Sage 500, Microsoft Office Suite (highly proficient in excel), Microsoft FRX, Microsoft Integration Manager, JP Morgan PaymentNet, StarRez, eRequester, RMS/Mercury, Blackbaud

Community Service

Volunteered in post-earthquake rebuilding efforts in Haiti and Dominican Republic, Travelled on many trips to work with impoverished communities in rural India., Engaged in setting up many leadership conferences for church groups., Skilled Piano musician – Led and directed music for many churches, community events, etc

Timeline

Senior Accountant II / Financial Reporting

Girard Estate
07.2019 - Current

Senior Accountant/ Internal Auditor

Temple University
04.2016 - 07.2019

Portfolio Accountant

The JG Wentworth Company
06.2014 - 04.2016

Student Accountant

Temple University
09.2012 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

Temple University
JOHN RABINDRANATH