Ermiyas Wondafrash
Matthews,NC
Summary
Innovative Accountant proficient in extracting financial data from various reporting systems and suggesting key operational changes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Consultant
Nolawi Consulting and Training
London
06.2022 - Current
- Analyzed financial records to identify potential areas of risk and improvement.
- Assisted with the development of business plans and projections for client businesses.
- Conducted market research and analysis on industry trends in order to provide strategic advice for clients.
Internal Auditor
MGM Resorts International
Las Vegas, NM
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Drafted audit reports to display findings.
- Addressed and resolved audit issues.
- Investigated discrepancies that were uncovered during audits.
- Analyzed data from audits, compiled it into reports and disseminated to proper personnel.
- Collaborated with management to address all major risks.
- Worked with external audit professionals and prepared documentation of process evaluations.
- Created and submitted detailed audit reports for use by inspector general in key decision-making processes.
- Reviewed company policies against best practices to better understand level of compliance.
- Monitored new trends and technologies related to audit areas to implement modifications in processes and procedures.
Senior Accountant
MGM Resorts International
Las Vegas, NV
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Compiled budget documents and monitored costs to maintain control systems.
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
- Monitored and tracked expenses to keep business on track with financial targets.
- Performed general ledger account reconciliations and generated updated financial documents.
- Communicated with senior management on status of capital appropriations budget.
- Completed month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciled all bank accounts.
- Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Managed month-end and year-end close duties, administered additions, and performed maintenance and reporting of all corporate fixed assets.
- Devised, implemented and enforced effective accounting systems.
Non-Gaming Accountant
MGM Resorts International
Las Vegas, NV
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Processed bank reconciliations and financial reports to verify practice of proper due diligence.
- Authored staff expense and reimbursement tracker leveraging data validation to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
- Generated profit and loss statements to detail company's revenues and expenses.
- Supported senior leadership by preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements to enhance database accuracies.
- Compiled and analyzed financial reports with exceptional organization and precision.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved any discrepancies.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle, including compiling and analyzing data, posting and adjusting journal and ledger entries, preparing financial statements and reports and closing books.
- Facilitated month-end close processes, invoicing, journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts.
- Thoroughly reviewed financial statements and tax audits to correct any discrepancies.
- Coordinated and completed month-end closing processes within deadlines.
- Used advanced software skills to produce high-quality documents, reports and presentations.
Gaming & Non Gaming Auditor
MGM Resorts International
Las Vegas, NV
09.2009 - 09.2016
- Maintain GCB Compliance for all properties within area of responsibility.
- Determined and detailed gaps in process, procedure and system controls.
- Created and implemented audit program that could identify risks and assess compliance requirements.
- Prepared special audits and control reports by analyzing trends.
- Performed information system audits to manage internal controls and assess risks.
- Administered internal auditing programs through use of data analytics software.
- Worked with maximum efficiency to evaluate operational and financial control systems during audits.
- Prepare Exceptions Reports for non-compliance issues related to the Nevada Minimum Internal Controls Standards (MICS).
- Accounting records and practices adhere to MGM Resorts International Operations accounting policies and remain standard across all business units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management And Research
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa11.2008
Associate of Science - Accounting And Business Management
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05.2012
Skills
- Account reconciliation expert
- Generally accepted accounting principles
- General ledger accounting
- Budget administration
- GAAP understanding
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- 10-key proficiency
- Blackline
- Infogenesis
- Machine Accounting
- Opera
- Cagnos
- CTA( Cage and Table Accounting)
- Oracle
- Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Outlook and Word
Timeline
Finance Consultant
Nolawi Consulting and Training
06.2022 - Current
Internal Auditor
MGM Resorts International
08.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Accountant
MGM Resorts International
10.2019 - 08.2021
Non-Gaming Accountant
MGM Resorts International
09.2016 - 10.2019
Gaming & Non Gaming Auditor
MGM Resorts International
09.2009 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management And Research
Addis Ababa University
Associate of Science - Accounting And Business Management
College of Southern Nevada
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