Eric Sagbo

• Provides professional accounting advice and assistance in the application and compliance of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
• Reviews and analyzes an extensive variety of accounting documents, reports, policies, and procedures pertaining to multiple appropriation accounts.
• Creates and monitors internal controls to ascertain problem areas, establishes actions required to boost operating program effectiveness, and ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information.
• Executes special audits, studies, reports and/or, analysis to evaluate the status of the financial health and/or position of accounting operations based measurements or indicators.
• Reviews, analyzes and modifies operating programs, practices, and procedures related to assigned area. Provides guidance and training to technicians and program managers about the handling of accounting transactions or reconciliation of accounting/financial reports.
• Reconciles accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
• Reviews documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
• Evaluates and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
• Reviews business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
• Assists team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
• Partners with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
• Recommends strategies to expedite filing projects and annual reporting.
• The following systems are used to perform all duties related to this position:

International Treasury Services (ITS.gov) , EDMgateway AccessPortal, IBM Cognos Analytics, CA OM Web Viewer, Tectia, Over-The –Counter Channel Application (OTCnet), Centralized Disbursing System (CDS), DDS Database Reporting Initiative (DRI-DDS), Collections Information Repository (CIR), Payment Information

Repository (PIR), Central Accounting Reporting System (CARS), Defense Cash Accounting System (DCAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Corporate Electronic Document System (CEDMS)

• Completed inspections and any basic repair need to uphold strict performance standards.
• Coordinated with other military units and agencies to support operations and align with mission.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

• Forecasted operating costs for scheduled projects by strategizing with other departments.
• Developed annual budgets in collaboration with financial director.
• Managed accounting-team data using SIGFP-Integrated System of Public Finance Management, entering and organizing payroll, adjustments and monthly accrual information.
• Assumed ownership of accounting, forecasting and strategic supply planning.
• Managed high volumes of financial activity in fast-paced, risk-based corporate environment.
• Created and implemented effective accounting systems, best practices and policies.
• Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
• Drove analytics and data consistency with expanded reporting, analysis and revenue forecasting support.
• Managed team of 35 finance and operations professionals, with day-to-day responsibility for contracting, order processing, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis.
• Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning.
• Developed reporting for executive financial reviews.
• Built capacity-based forecast tools to inspect cost of service forecasting.
• Developed and transformed finance and operations team from transactional to analytical to provide enhanced business support.
• Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts.
• Synthesized financial and budgetary information to solve problems and develop alternative solutions.
• Controlled of $200 millions annual budget.
• Drafted reports for leadership for use in strategic planning and decision making.