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David G Walters

Sun City,Florida

Summary

Experienced professional in accounting, auditing, banking, compliance, and management. Proficient in analyzing transactions and preparing journal entries in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Skilled in identifying variances between actual account balances and budgeted amounts, providing detailed explanations. Thoroughly reconciles cash, bank, intercompany, and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of the accounting system. Extensive experience in research and investigations using internal and external data from various media sources. Proficient in creating Power BI reports for metrics reporting to management and generating VBA reports. Highly capable of preparing and examining accounting records and financial statements. Meticulous in maintaining accurate files and accounting records to document account balances, including historical data. Proven expertise in reviewing accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions and ledgers. Strong ability to identify and implement business process improvement opportunities as well as control improvement opportunities related to operations, accounting, and auditing frameworks. Based in Tampa, FL, available for an interview with prior notice. Seeking an opportunity to utilize education and experience in accounting, auditing, banking, and management for the benefit and success of the organization.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Reporting Senior Analyst

CitiGroup Tampa Campus
07.2021 - Current
  • Perform Regression Testing of upstream Genesis changes
  • Investigate impacts to FR2052a and ILST reports
  • Assist in the development of LCDM team members
  • Perform MCA testing for LCDM Team
  • Assist in the development of controls for LCDM Team
  • Communicate testing status to stakeholders
  • Deposit SME for LCDM Team

Business Analyst

Collabera / CitiGroup Tampa Campus
04.2020 - 12.2020
  • Provided assistance to the ICRM team in the Risk and Control Department
  • Mapping activities, risk, control, and monitoring tools relating to compliance regulations and rules
  • Review discrepancies in mapping files and correct or escalate to management
  • Perform analysis on metrics for reporting to management
  • Co-ordinated distribution and reconciliation of mapping files
  • Creating Power BI reports for metrics reporting to MCA Global
  • Communicated reports to relevant persons on the distribution list

Financial Analyst

Collabera / CitiGroup Tampa Campus
10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Provided variance analysis for the monthly and quarterly Financial Statements using standard controller reports from Pearl and Full Suite (Financial System), comparing current vs
  • Prior, month and quarter (at quarter end)
  • Analyzing Data using Microsoft Excel tools, including formulas and pivot tables
  • Review business results and explanatory commentary and detect anomalies and/or illogical explanations
  • Preparation of finance controllers package including variance analysis and quality checks
  • Investigation of material variances, including but not limited to variance, trend, and cyclical analysis; escalation to Controllers group for solution
  • Support other key integrated close initiatives as needed

Manager - Internal Audit Unit

St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank Ltd
05.2005 - 08.2018
  • Reviewed the Bank’s AML Compliance operations / program (including cases and SARS), to ensure proper execution and compliance with regulations and made recommendations for improvements, where necessary
  • Conducted research and investigations utilizing internal and external data from various media sources
  • Conducted internal and external fraud investigations
  • Collect and analyze data to detect deficient internal controls, fraud, or non-compliance with management policies, laws, and regulations
  • Ensured compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
  • Reviewed reports & audit files from audit staff on the performance of operational audits of the bank
  • Planned, prepared, & reviewed formal written reports addressed to department management, audit committee &/or external agencies; Discussed deficiencies & recommend corrective actions to improve operations & reduce costs
  • Assessed adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires
  • Liaise and coordinated with the legal team– to make sure of compliance adherence, within the organization
  • Implemented efficiencies & recommended improvements to improve operations & reduce costs
  • Prepared Internal Audit Reports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
  • Analyzing Data using Microsoft Excel tools, including formulas and pivot tables
  • Identified and implemented business process improvement opportunities
  • Identified and implemented control improvement opportunities surrounding operations, accounting, and auditing framework
  • Created Internal management Reports using VBA and running macros
  • Reviewed reports for submission to the bank regulators
  • Served on ad hoc committees of the Bank designed to review, improve & implement various products & policies within the Bank
  • Reviewed accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions and ledgers
  • Reviewed Human Resources and payroll operations
  • Reviewed all operational areas of the Bank, including branch operations and transactions

Accountant

Courts Ltd
07.1997 - 11.2004
  • Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Accounts and Credit Departments
  • Prepare monthly management accounts / Financial statements for internal use
  • Assisted with the preparation of the company’s annual budget and monthly revised forecasts
  • Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts
  • Analyzed transactions and prepared journal entries
  • Performed variance analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, with corresponding narrative explanations
  • Investigated material variances and discussed with management
  • Analyzed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepared balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other financial reports to summarize and interpret current company financial position
  • Reviewed, investigated, and corrected errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
  • Performed detailed reconciliation for cash, bank, and intercompany accounts to ensure that both sides of each area balance on the accounting system
  • Prepared costing for company products, including allocation of costs to various cost centers
  • Maintained fixed assets register including maintenance schedules
  • Perform all aspects of accounts payable processing
  • Reviewed, analyzed, and updated accounts receivable transactions and ledgers
  • Reviewed general ledger journal entries from other accounts staff
  • Identified and implemented business process improvement opportunities
  • Created Internal management Reports using VBA and running macros
  • Identified and implemented control improvement opportunities surrounding operations, and accounting framework
  • Reconciled general ledger accounts, identifying any unusual or irregular transactions and make appropriate recommendations
  • Responsible for collection including overdue balances
  • Resolving internal and external issues, including handling difficult customers

Audit Supervisor

Pannell Kerr Forster
08.1992 - 06.1997
  • Assist, under the supervision of Qualified Audit Managers, with the evaluation of Internal Controls to determine the effectiveness and adequacy of internal checks and controls implemented by management and make recommendations for improvement
  • Assist in the preparation and audit of Financial Statements
  • Assist in the preparation of Income Tax computations for Partner’s review prior to submission to the Inland Revenue Department
  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements for non-profit organizations
  • Assist in the evaluation of Banks’ Loan portfolio to determine the adequacy of the Loan Loss provision for non-productive loans
  • Member of the Audit teams which audited the operations of private sector organizations, public sector organizations, and statutory corporations (non-profit organizations)

Education

Certificate in Management -

Harvard Management / Knowledge Works Consulting
10.2010

Anti-Money Laundering Certified Associate -

Florida International University/Florida International Bankers Association
10.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

University of The Virgin Islands
St Thomas USVI
05.1992

Associate in Arts - Business Management

University of The Virgin Islands
St Thomas USVI
05.1992

Skills

  • 11 Years Management/Leadership Experience
  • 25 Yrs Accounting & Audit Experience
  • 13 Yrs work experience in a financial institution
  • Effective Written & Oral Communicator
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Effective Time Management
  • Results Driven
  • Methodological & Proactive Thinker
  • Forecasting & Analysis
  • Developing & Executing Initiatives
  • Independent & Team Player
  • Strong Attention to Details
  • Adaptable/Flexible/Fast Learn
  • Proficient in Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft Office Proficient (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pivot tables, Outlook)
  • Windows
  • Core-Director Banking Software
  • Client management
  • Client relationship management
  • Data analysis
  • Performance monitoring

Reason for Employment Gap

Relocated to Tampa in2018 and has been looking for opportunities for work in the area

Timeline

Finance Reporting Senior Analyst

CitiGroup Tampa Campus
07.2021 - Current

Business Analyst

Collabera / CitiGroup Tampa Campus
04.2020 - 12.2020

Financial Analyst

Collabera / CitiGroup Tampa Campus
10.2019 - 02.2020

Manager - Internal Audit Unit

St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank Ltd
05.2005 - 08.2018

Accountant

Courts Ltd
07.1997 - 11.2004

Audit Supervisor

Pannell Kerr Forster
08.1992 - 06.1997

Certificate in Management -

Harvard Management / Knowledge Works Consulting

Anti-Money Laundering Certified Associate -

Florida International University/Florida International Bankers Association

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

University of The Virgin Islands

Associate in Arts - Business Management

University of The Virgin Islands
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