Eden Kahsay
Metro Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Having amassed over 14 years of professional experience across diverse sectors, my skill set encompasses expertise in financial analysis, risk assessment, compliance, and audit, procurement and customs management. My aptitude for analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making ensures meticulous attention to detail and the precise execution of strategies. This robust background underscores my ability to navigate complex business landscapes and drive value through insightful analysis and strategic planning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Analyst
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
12.2021 - Current
- Managed financial reports for different sites - Reviewed for accuracy & compliance and process for payment through Emory university systems
- Analyzed historical accounting data and other information to make projections
- Assisted in reviewed budget and projections
- Prepared weekly/monthly and assists in year-end reconciliation
- Assisted in international procurement - Gather and compared capital equipment prices from different vendors and provide report to management for decision
- Made material usage analysis and order materials based on projection
- Projects future trends and prepares long-range operational forecasts and cash flow analysis.
Risk Compliance Audit (RCA) Professional
US Bank
Atlanta, GA
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed US regulatory examinations (OCC and FRB)
- Managed private Audits (EY) and internal audit (CAS)
- Reviewed, and validated regulatory exam and private audits requests.
- Verigied and challengef response before distributing to regulators.
- Researched known or open prior issues to analyze the impact on future audits.
- Co-created audit preparation processes for distribution across units to facilitate better understanding and efficiency
- Managed a SharePoint platform and created and organized team workflow documents.
- Mange scheduling meetings senior leader with regulators (OCC and FRB) and Auditors (internal and (EY)
- Prepare monthly senior leaders and team presentation for issue management.
Risk Compliance Audit (RCA) Consultant
US Bank (Elovan)
Atlanta, GA
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Reviewed prior audit and examination findings and provided postmortem audit for future enhancement
- Coordinated communications across business lines and auditors (& regulators (OCC and FRB)
- Collected, evaluated, and delivered response to requests from Regulators/Examiners
- Provided credible challenges to the business as part of audit preparation
- Disseminated action items related to examination and audit Issues and Matters Requiring Attention (MRA)
- Evaluate Management response to ensure the decision addressed risk and sustainability
- Prepare monthly reports.
Procurement Specialist/Lead Buyer
Thermo Pac LLC
Stone Mountain, GA
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Buyer of products for company's largest customers (Kraft-Heinz, Bush Brothers)
- Compared prices from different vendors and provide prices analysis to management
- Procure/purchase raw materials
- Evaluated manufacturing schedule to facilitate purchasing of raw materials
- Analyzed system data to optimize inventory levels and validate against actual inventory
- Timely, accurate and complete purchase and delivery of raw materials
- Generated daily report of raw materials shipments and escalations necessary to manufacturing commitments
- Communicated with freight logistic companies and organized shipments of raw material goods
- Fully utilized SAGE functionality to create controls for improved accuracy of inventory levels, prevent product waste
- Provided system walkthroughs for auditors and prepared response documents for audit.
Audit Team Leader
Ethiopian Customs Authority
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
09.2008 - 08.2011
- Coordinated audits over high-risk areas of the organization utilizing a risk-based approach
- Evaluated, analyzed, and approved post-cleared customs declarations and required documents
- Ensured proper documentation and declaration associated with controlled and dangerous goods
- Facilitated audit roundtables whereby audit conclusions were challenged to collaborate on the disposition of issues as an audit team
- Recommended solutions to audit findings to facilitate positive outcomes for the Customs Authority and in compliance with government standards
- Communicated with legal team for report reconciling purposes.
Import and Export Tariff and Valuation Team Leader
Ethiopian Customs Authority
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
09.2003 - 08.2008
- Reviewed and approved goods classification and clearance
- Made decisions based on reasoning for cases not covered in government policies
- Organized the team, presented work schedule, assigned team duties, and evaluated performance
- Reviewed and assessed customs declaration on ASYCUDA and review required documents
- Reviewed foreign trade transactions
- Coordinated and acted as liaison between customs authorities, banks authorities, and international exporters
- Generated and shared export report with National Bank of Ethiopia and the Office of Foreign Ministry Affairs
- Validated goods classification and assessed registered custom declarations on ASYCUDA
- Reviewed required documents based on guidelines and governmental customs policy.
Education
World Customs Organization
01.2010
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting -
Unity University
01.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- ASYCUDA 27
- ASYCUDA
- SAGE
- Archer
- SharePoint
- Tableau
- Smartsheet
- SharePoint
Certification
- Know your partner
Languages
English
Professional
Tigrigna
Native/ Bilingual
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Emory University
12.2021 - Current
Risk Compliance Audit (RCA) Professional
US Bank
05.2017 - 06.2019
Risk Compliance Audit (RCA) Consultant
US Bank (Elovan)
08.2016 - 04.2017
Procurement Specialist/Lead Buyer
Thermo Pac LLC
06.2014 - 07.2016
Audit Team Leader
Ethiopian Customs Authority
09.2008 - 08.2011
Import and Export Tariff and Valuation Team Leader
Ethiopian Customs Authority
09.2003 - 08.2008
World Customs Organization
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting -
Unity University
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