Ato Wilberforce
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Motivated and goal-driven accounting and finance professional with a solid foundation in financial accounting, process improvement and making recommendations for decision-making. Strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive productivity. Approachable team leader with leadership experience in building a productive work environment for maximum efficiency and growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Myroc
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Headed the analysis and development of pricing strategy team
- Ensuring compliance with pricing standards is in line with the objectives of the business
- Proposed and implemented pricing processes, translating business requirements into actionable system requirements, which improved efficiency by10%
- Prepared income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
- Prepared scenario analyses and highlighted on gross profit, operating profit, EBITA, and ROI
- Conducted detailed financial analysis and identified potential areas for improvement
- Collaborated with internal customers on technology integration which increased efficiency by 20%
- Monitored performance of assets and implementing KPI's which increased performance by 8%
- Used DCF Valuation method for capital budgeting and prepared scenario analyses for strategic decisions
- Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making and reduced total cost of production by10%
- Created feedback loop with customers and employees for continuous improvement
Accountant
Myroc
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Prepared variance analysis, monthly, quarterly, and yearly management report for board meetings
- Supervised the accounting team and ensured timely closing of books
- Prepared journal entries, general ledger, bank, and balance sheet reconciliation
- Performed an internal audit which helped reduce internal waste by 12%
- Managed the account receivable and payable team
- Streamlined invoicing procedure and applied effective approach for AR collections which reduced DSO BY 23%
- Approved and paid invoices before deadlines and decreased errors by 19% through digital paper files and accuracy
Quality Control Supervisor
Brightpoint
03.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed and controlled capacity in the quality department
- Developed Key Performance Indicators to measure continuous improvement and performance
- Performance improved by 15%
- Created training programs for employees which increased productivity by 10%
- Effectively resolve conflicts among employees
- Performed training, coaching and periodic feedback for development of staff
- Created weekly and monthly performance reports for executives
Education
MBA - Accounting
University of Dallas
Irving, TX12.2023
Master of Science - Finance
University of Dallas
Irving, TX12.2020
Graduate Certificate - Finance
University of Dallas
Irving, TX12.2020
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Modeling & Analytical Abilities
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Continuous Process & project Improvement
- Self-Starter & Ability to Learn
- Attention to Detail
- Pricing Strategy Development
- SAP & QuickBooks
- US GAAP & IFRS
- Microsoft Power BI & Excel
- Customer Service & Relationship Management
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Myroc
01.2021 - 12.2024
Accountant
Myroc
01.2014 - 07.2017
Quality Control Supervisor
Brightpoint
03.2012 - 01.2014
MBA - Accounting
University of Dallas
Master of Science - Finance
University of Dallas
Graduate Certificate - Finance
University of Dallas