Janice Avant
Walterboro,SC
Summary
Accomplished VP of Finance & Administration with extensive expertise in financial analysis, budget management, personnel management, human resources, billing and collections, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
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Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Finance &Administration
Coastal Electric Cooperative, Inc
Walterboro, South Carolina
09.1997 - Current
- Direct financial reporting processes to ensure strict compliance with regulatory standards.
- Identification of cost-saving opportunities that enhance operational efficiency across departments.
- Coordinate annual audits with external auditors to uphold compliance and transparency.
- Review monthly financial performance against budget targets to ensure accuracy.
- Design internal control systems compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation and improve project outcomes.
- Supervise billing and collections functions, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Resolve billing disputes efficiently, maintaining high customer service standards throughout interactions.
- Supervise Member Collections and Customer Service, Accounting, Payroll, Human Resources, Member Services, and Facility Maintenance
- Application and administration of Federal Grants
AVP of Accounting
First Federal Savings Bank of SC
Walterboro, South Carolina
06.1994 - 08.1997
- Directed financial reporting processes to ensure accuracy and accountability across departments.
- Prepared and monitored financials, including budgets, forecasts, and actuals, to ensure accuracy of information provided by team.
- Managed compliance with regulatory requirements for financial practices and procedures.
- Managed payroll transactions using advanced payroll software to ensure employees received accurate compensation on schedule.
- Handled vendor invoice processing to ensure timely payments and maintain accurate accounting documentation.
- Managed Stockholder Investment program
Auditor and Accountant
Collins & Company
Walterboro, South Carolina
01.1989 - 05.1994
- Conducted comprehensive audits of financial statements and internal controls for electric cooperatives in SC and city and county governments, ensuring compliance and integrity of financial reporting.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing audit findings and recommendations.
- Evaluated risk management processes and suggested improvements for efficiency.
- Worked closely with management to discuss external audit results and action plans.
- Drafted detailed reports summarizing audit results, identifying irregularities and inconsistencies, and providing actionable recommendations for remediation.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal and state tax regulations and guidelines.
- Prepared and reviewed tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current tax regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
ATU
Texas12-1987
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Audit coordination
- Budget management
- Financial analysis
- Risk management
- Internal controls
- Grants Administration
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant
- Chartered Global Management Accountant
Memberships
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants
- National Association of Cooperative Accountants
Timeline
VP of Finance &Administration
Coastal Electric Cooperative, Inc
09.1997 - Current
AVP of Accounting
First Federal Savings Bank of SC
06.1994 - 08.1997
Auditor and Accountant
Collins & Company
01.1989 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
ATU