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DEXTER Kekua

Aiea,Hawaii

Summary

Accounting professional with comprehensive experience in financial management and team leadership. Proven expertise in streamlining accounting processes and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving business needs while maintaining high standards.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

Tropical J's Inc.
03.2017 - 02.2025
  • Managed journal entries, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
  • Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
  • Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing accurate federal, state, and local tax filings on time.
  • Assisted executive management in making informed business decisions with accurate ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with financial institutions, securing favorable terms for financing.
  • Led implementation of job cost accounting system (QuickBooks Enterprise)
  • Played key role in strategic decision-making, offering financial analysis that supported major company initiatives.

Chief Financial Officer

Photonworks Engineering
09.2015 - 01.2017
  • Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to establish budgetary guidelines and allocate resources efficiently across the organization.
  • Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Negotiated favorable credit terms with banks for increased borrowing capacity and reduced interest expenses.

Chief Financial Officer

Adon Construction And Solar
07.2014 - 08.2015
  • Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
  • Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
  • Implemented tax planning strategies that minimized liabilities while ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

Chief Financial Officer

Heide and Cook, Ltd
01.1994 - 02.2012
  • Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
  • Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
  • Managed risk effectively through comprehensive insurance coverage review and implementation of robust internal controls.
  • Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity, and internal financing.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.

Vice President of MIS and Mergers and Acquistion

International Savings and Loan
05.1989 - 01.1994
  • Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
  • Established and directed successful programs focused on [Area].
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.

Treasurer and Manager of Accounting

General Electric Company
01.1981 - 01.1989
  • Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
  • Enhanced financial reporting processes, providing stakeholders with accurate and timely information for decision-making purposes.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
  • Used [Software] and [Software] to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Education

MBA -

University of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hi

Program Completion - Job Cost

General Electric Financial Management Program
Bridgeport, CT

Bachelor of Science - Accounting/Computer Science

University of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
05-1972

Skills

  • General ledger management
  • General ledger accounting
  • Finance
  • Payroll administration
  • Project management
  • Fixed asset management
  • Payroll
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Cost accounting
  • Internal controls
  • Intuit quickbooks

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Tropical J's Inc.
03.2017 - 02.2025

Chief Financial Officer

Photonworks Engineering
09.2015 - 01.2017

Chief Financial Officer

Adon Construction And Solar
07.2014 - 08.2015

Chief Financial Officer

Heide and Cook, Ltd
01.1994 - 02.2012

Vice President of MIS and Mergers and Acquistion

International Savings and Loan
05.1989 - 01.1994

Treasurer and Manager of Accounting

General Electric Company
01.1981 - 01.1989

MBA -

University of Hawaii

Program Completion - Job Cost

General Electric Financial Management Program

Bachelor of Science - Accounting/Computer Science

University of Hawaii

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