Arnold Visha
Chicago,United States
Summary
Experienced Accountant with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting and Auditing. I hold a master's degree in finance and accounting from Kolegji Universitar i Biznesit, and a master's degree in law from Chicago-Kent College of Law. My education background reflects my passion for learning and expanding my knowledge and skills in different domains. I have developed strong competencies in financial accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and auditing, which I have applied in various financial services contexts. My goal is to leverage my expertise and experience to contribute to the success of my clients and my organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
Visha & Associates
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Supervise, train and manage the accounting team;
- Make sure all financial data adheres to current tax laws and regulations;
- Manage month-end and year-end closing for all the customers;
- Manage and present monthly report for all the customers;
- Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting practices and other applicable laws, rules, and financial regulations for financial, partnership and tax reporting;
- Participated in audit process for big companies for performing of tests on controls on clients' internal control procedures and of substantive tests on their financial statements;
- Participated in the merger process of several companies with state capital;
- Assisting and preparing financial expertise for various courts and prosecutors' office in cases with financial basis such as money laundering and failure of paying taxes.
Senior Tax Accountant
Visha & Associates
08.2015 - 10.2020
- Maintenance an orderly accounting filing system for big Companies, worked with Alpha Platinium Software
- Daily bookkeeping (including accounts receivable/payable, cashbooks/bank reconciliation, employee expenses,credit cards, month end accounts etc.) Responsible for month-end, quarter-end and year-end
- Drafting Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet Report
- Reconciliation of Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet
- Drafting Financial Statements for small and big Companies in Albanian Review and research accounting transactions for functional Business or sector Financial and Accounting activities.
Junior Accountant
Visha & Associates
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Assist with preparing and validating month end close schedules and analysis
- Assist in performing account reconciliation
- Working with different bookkeeping software
- Assisting with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records
- Maintenance of Albanian small Businesses and Companies accountability
- Responsibility was recording and maintaining financial transactions and posting information to accounting software such as invoices to customers, cash receipts, and supplier invoices
- Balance Sheet reconciliations.
Education
Master of Science - International Law
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL12.2023
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
Kolegji Universitar I Biznesit
Tirana07.2018
Certificate - Business
Elita Academy
Tirana12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
Universiteti Aleksander Moisiu
Tirana07.2015
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Multitask
- Communication
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Analytical Thinking Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Strategic Planning
- Proficient in accounting software (QuickBooks)
Details
Illinois, United States, (904) 994-1774, vishaarnold@gmail.com
Personal Information
Title: Accountant
Timeline
Partner
Visha & Associates
11.2020 - 12.2022
Senior Tax Accountant
Visha & Associates
08.2015 - 10.2020
Junior Accountant
Visha & Associates
07.2014 - 07.2015
Master of Science - International Law
Illinois Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
Kolegji Universitar I Biznesit
Certificate - Business
Elita Academy
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
Universiteti Aleksander Moisiu
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