ATTA K. ASSENSO
Pontiac,MI
Summary
Pro- active with strong work ethics and flawlessly execute policies and procedures. Results oriented with experience in auditing, accounting operations and financial management. Demonstrated hands on management style in the development and implementation of strategic business plans to achieve results. Established internal controls and monitored daily retail operations. Trained and mentored newly hired retail managers.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
BUSINESS ANALYST
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
06.2022 - Current
- Providing support for gathering gap requirements and facilitating sessions
- Identifying different variables in the design and development of UI system
- Assisting developers with testing and system enhancement
- Assigned system defects to offshore developers
STATE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
STATE OF MICHIGAN – UIA/SYSTEM SUPPORT
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed temporally Tech and Data Unit as State Bureau Administrator
- Stakeholder management communications
- Assisted with continuous improvement sessions
- Change management facilitations
DEPARTMENTAL MANAGER
STATE OF MICHIGAN – UIA/SYSTEM SUPPORT
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Managing Employer System Support Unit
- Supervising and directing establishment of business rules for system development
- Spearheading testing pertaining to developments for system changes, updates and correction for employers
- Monitoring new system development and updates until successful completion of projects
- Leading a team of Business Analysts to support Unemployment Insurance Agency
BUSINESS ANALYST
STATE OF MICHIGAN – UIA/SYSTEM SUPPORT
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Providing employer system support
- Identifying different variables in a testing environment to determine how they impact the Agency’s systems updates
- Testing and monitoring new system development and updates until successful completion of the project
- Providing system support to the Agency through and after the implementation of system updates
ACCOUNT EXAMINER
STATE OF MICHIGAN – UIA/OFFICE OF EMPLOYERS OMBUDSMAN
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Examined employers tax reports and reconcile accounts
- Issued and discharged liens
- Setup new payment plans
- Initiate penalty and interest adjustments
FIELD AUDITOR
STATE OF MICHIGAN - UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AGENCY
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Examined and evaluated accounting, financial and operational records of Michigan employers
- Analyzed quarterly and yearly tax records to ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements and Tax Laws
- Identified and communicated issues affecting statutory compliance
- Reported audit findings
ACCOUNTANT
SOUTHSIDE SDA
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Overall authority for the financial operations of the organization, budget preparation and administration, taxation, accounting, monthly closing of books of record, account reconciliation, and journal entry adjustments
- Developed financial statement analyzes business trends reports and daily operating cost
AUDITOR/RETAIL MANAGER
EXXON MOBIL
01.1989 - 12.2004
- Overall authority for the retail and financial operations of the organization, budget preparation and service administration, accounting, monthly closing of books of record, account reconciliation, and journal entry adjustments
- Developed financial statement analyzes business trends reports and daily operating cost
- Supervised and supported staff of 12
- Company operated retail stores audited from 1997 to 1999
- Member of Business Improvement Forum- served in the capacity as a member of a national advisory board member from 2000 to 2004 to improve business operations, marketing strategies and adopted flawless procedures to achieve retail excellence
Education
Master of Science - Taxation
Walsh College
Troy, MIBachelor of Science Degree - Accounting
Oakwood College
Huntsville, AL12.1988
Associate Degree - Accounting
Valley View University
Accra, Ghana12.1985
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Requirements Gathering
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project Management
Timeline
BUSINESS ANALYST
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
06.2022 - Current
STATE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
STATE OF MICHIGAN – UIA/SYSTEM SUPPORT
09.2021 - 04.2022
DEPARTMENTAL MANAGER
STATE OF MICHIGAN – UIA/SYSTEM SUPPORT
01.2020 - 04.2022
BUSINESS ANALYST
STATE OF MICHIGAN – UIA/SYSTEM SUPPORT
01.2015 - 12.2019
ACCOUNT EXAMINER
STATE OF MICHIGAN – UIA/OFFICE OF EMPLOYERS OMBUDSMAN
01.2013 - 12.2015
FIELD AUDITOR
STATE OF MICHIGAN - UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AGENCY
01.2009 - 12.2012
ACCOUNTANT
SOUTHSIDE SDA
01.2005 - 12.2009
AUDITOR/RETAIL MANAGER
EXXON MOBIL
01.1989 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting
Oakwood College
Master of Science - Taxation
Walsh College
Associate Degree - Accounting
Valley View University